Why no Separate B&W forum?

[LiquidSword]

Just wondering why there is no separate forum for Black and White pictures and the likes? I know the subject of the pics fits into all the categories listed already, but the format makes it an entirely different world of Photography to some.

Just a question I've been wondering, that's all.

[monty28428]

I think you just posted in it ???

[Mike-DT6]

I expect this post will get moved in a moment, but nevertheless I agree that black & white warrants its own section. The fact that it gets a mention as part of this forum section title identifies it as a worthy discipline in its own right.

Mike

:-)

[LiquidSword]

I think you just posted in it ???
I know I technically did, but I guess when I see "B/W & Experimental" its almost as if its treated as a leftover topic.

[LiquidSword]

I expect this post will get moved in a moment, but nevertheless I agree that black & white warrants its own section. The fact that it gets a mention as part of this forum section title identifies it as a worthy discipline in its own right.

Mike

:-)

Yeah I realized after posting, that it should have gone in the discussion forum.

[Mike-DT6]

It was good when Martin Henson was more active on here. He hasn't been around much lately though.

I know he has his own website and forum to look after (http://www.digital-monochrome.co.uk/), but POTN would certainly benefit from his continued contributions.

Mike

:-)

[D4VE]

I dont see the need, you can post any back and white photo in any other forum.

[photoguy6405]

I know that people who are really into B&W see it as a separate and distinct category of it's own, but to me it's not. (Not that my opinion has any sway, of course) As an example, I like a good B&W as much as anyone else, but to me a picture of a barn in B&W is a picture of a barn and belongs with all the other barns.

[zagiace]

I agree with D4ve.
Often you will see the same image posted in b&w and color. Having them separated by subject matter makes it easier to locate types of work you may be interested in.

[Bubble]

what sup with people keep asking with more seperate forum? you don't have enough with what POTN has now? are you going to be that "active" to carry on a new forum?

[Woolburr]

I know that people who are really into B&W see it as a separate and distinct category of it's own, but to me it's not. (Not that my opinion has any sway, of course) As an example, I like a good B&W as much as anyone else, but to me a picture of a barn in B&W is a picture of a barn and belongs with all the other barns.

Glad you brought that up...exactly what forum would you post said barn in? :lol:

[zagiace]

Post the image, IMO it depends on the original intent.
Nature & Landscapes
Urban Life & Travel
Still Life, B/W & Experimental
None of these actually say Barns to me but I could see how an image of a barn might fit into each of these categories.
by the same argument I would say a B&W wedding image still belongs in the wedding category.

[photoguy6405]

Post the image, IMO it depends on the original intent.
Nature & Landscapes
Urban Life & Travel
Still Life, B/W & Experimental
None of these actually say Barns to me but I could see how an image of a barn might fit into each of these categories.
by the same argument I would say a B&W wedding image still belongs in the wedding category.

That was the point... barn, wedding, whatever... B&W is secondary.

[zagiace]

yes thank you, that was my point.