London Taxi, Hackney Style

[Spam]

Hello all! I have lurked on here from time to time but never actually posted. Just getting into the SLR world and loving it. This site seems a cut above the others!

Came across this taxi down the road from me just over a week ago in London. I was thinking of converting to b&w except for the graff and taxi lamp - what do you reckon?

Oh, and apologies if the image is the wrong size -I am still trying to get to grips with this.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/dan_silva/taxihackney.jpg

[thescottandrew]

nice photo, maybe a b&w version would be nice, the colored version isnt that interesting, but its still good

[Chrishigg]

Having lived and worked in London my whole life and seeing these taxis everyday, I kind of see it as an old work horse thats finaly come to rest. Great shot !!

[GilesGuthrie]

Cannibalism alive and well there. Although that Cobra advert on the side is current, so it hasn't been off the road more than six months.

It's a nice shot, but I agree that it's begging for some kind of processing.

[Yiskah]

Great shot... let me see how it looks desaturated some:)

[Spam]

Thanks for the input guys. I am fairly new to all this, especially post-production techniques.
I have CS2 but need to learn how to desaturate properly (I understand that a simple 'desaturate' on CS2 is not the way to go?)

[blighty]

Where is that please? I need spare parts for one of those....

[SonicTarget]

Nice shot but I think I'd like to see it B&W.

[martinsmith]

Thanks for the input guys. I am fairly new to all this, especially post-production techniques.
I have CS2 but need to learn how to desaturate properly (I understand that a simple 'desaturate' on CS2 is not the way to go?)

Nice shot. +1 for B&W. I see you've shot low. I may have gone lower and more of an angle, but that's just my taste.

The channel mixer was my favourite for B&W in CS2 along with a strong contrast curve. But it is of course one of many ways.

[sebr]

Another vote for B&W. Could make that shot really nice!

[Spam]

Thank you for your comments all - exactly the reason why I joined this form!

I did want to shoot lower but it was on a narrow street and cars zoomed past every minute of so - I had to get in quick!

I'll have a go at B&W this weekend when I get time, and I think I like the idea of leaving colour in the taxi light.

Blighty - you jest!

[BottomBracket]

Lots of texture in this shot that could be coaxed out. I like the subject matter, though I am not a big fan of tilted photos. Good eye nonetheless. I am glad you are posting after nearly a year though, post some more!

[martinsmith]

I got bored so here's my quick conversion with a blue & muted yellow tint. A bit of contrast, vignette and dodging & burning.

http://www.ms316.plus.com//photos/taxihackney.jpg

[debbie_liane]

I prefer the second version, the colour one is a bit 'in your face'.. this is toned down and still remains interesting

[Spam]

Oh cool, thank you for that Martin - looks much better! I will definitely have a play around this weekend. Thank you for the inspiration!

[martinsmith]

A pleasure. Glad you liked it.

[Stealthy Ninja]

I prefer it mono but without the blue cast (just my opinion). :)

Here is an adaption of Martin's adaption (B+W conversion, straightened a bit and burned) this is the conservative approach. ;)