It Was a Dark & Stormy Night

[sapearl]

Well not really - would you believe an overcast, windy and threatening afternoon on the shore of Lake Erie? Anyway, this is the original color rendition:

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[sapearl]

And this is the B/W interpretation of the above... what is your preference? C&C always welcome:
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[garymercer]

I like both however the B&W version stands out more for me

[ConBish]

The b/w adds character! I like it.

With the b/w you want to know the history behind it - why is it run down - is it haunted??? LOL

[team haymaker]

yeah the first one just looks old and hagard, the second is creepy..... horror sceneish

[sam walker]

nicely done Stu Sailed past this many times. Still looking tired and worn. Didn't do Weds night race tonight out of Edgewater YC.
Sam

[sapearl]

Thank you Gary - as much as I enjoy color, I feel this subject and situation is more appropriate to the b/w.

I like both however the B&W version stands out more for me

[Cdeming]

I like the B&W version. Nice shot, Stu!

[sapearl]

And I've always felt that's some of the power of B/W - because it does not show everything, there can be a sense of mystery that makes you wonder if there is more. Thank you Con.:D


The b/w adds character! I like it.

With the b/w you want to know the history behind it - why is it run down - is it haunted??? LOL

[sapearl]

Hello team - well, I guess I was successful then.... that was part of the goal :D. Thanks for looking.

yeah the first one just looks old and hagard, the second is creepy..... horror sceneish

[FlyingPhotog]

+1 for the B&W Stu... Very Nice.

By your title, I expected to see a shot of Snoopy at the typewriter! ;)

[sapearl]

Good see you Sam - I wasn't even aware this "house" existed until we went for a walk last week. I'd love to wall all the way down to the end late in the day and shoot back at the main structure, but that will take some planning and good hiking shoes.:D

nicely done Stu Sailed past this many times. Still looking tired and worn. Didn't do Weds night race tonight out of Edgewater YC.
Sam

[gatorohio]

Really like the B&W. Nice shot.

[sapearl]

Well Jay, if my PS skills were better perhaps I could put the old dog and typewriter up on the roof :lol:.

There was a recent article in the local paper that discussed the possibility of this (abandoned) light house being donated to a preservation group. I just think there's something really special about lighthouses. They are unique bits of architecture in beautiful and sometimes incredibly hostile environments. It would be nice to see this one lighted again.

+1 for the B&W Stu... Very Nice.

By your title, I expected to see a shot of Snoopy at the typewriter! ;)

[wondarer]

nice B&W you got there..
interesting

[JensVad123]

Took a go at it if you don't mind. I really like the image. Just wanted to put my "spin" on it in here.


Where is this? Any surfing around there? :cool:


Jens

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/VadzPix/IMG_7789_09web_mytake.jpg

[gt6288a]

+1 again on the B&W.

That shot was born to be black and white.

[Hinson]

Thought I would throw in my interpretation of an already great photo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3573609401_6276a5016e_o.jpg

[sapearl]

Hello Jens - it's getting quite interesting with the various interpretations here. I appreciate everybody's take on the lighthouse :D.

This was on the (Cleveland/Mentor) side of Lake Erie. As for surfing, the tallest white caps maybe hit 6 feet, but that would be during one of our pre winter storms.:lol:

Interesting what you've done here. I played with the rocks myself a bit before actually lightening them up.... and that's not to say what you did was in anyway contrary. My problem with my original was the way the horizon line is pretty much even with the bottom of the white building, which is way I made the rocks lighter. I'm not sure if I liked the way I framed it and should have been more observant when composing the shot. Oh well, it's fun seeing other versions here.


Took a go at it if you don't mind. I really like the image. Just wanted to put my "spin" on it in here.


Where is this? Any surfing around there? :cool:


Jens

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/VadzPix/IMG_7789_09web_mytake.jpg

[JensVad123]

Hello Jens - it's getting quite interesting with the various interpretations here. I appreciate everybody's take on the lighthouse :D.

This was on the (Cleveland/Mentor) side of Lake Erie. As for surfing, the tallest white caps maybe hit 6 feet, but that would be during one of our pre winter storms.:lol:

Interesting what you've done here. I played with the rocks myself a bit before actually lightening them up.... and that's not to say what you did was in anyway contrary. My problem with my original was the way the horizon line is pretty much even with the bottom of the white building, which is way I made the rocks lighter. I'm not sure if I liked the way I framed it and should have been more observant when composing the shot. Oh well, it's fun seeing other versions here.

Well hindsight is always 20/20. The beauty of landscape photography is that usually, the landscape stays the same, so you can shoot it again

and again

and again

and again.


:cool:

Jens

[webb918]

I also like the B&W the best. Nice shot.

[sapearl]

Thank you webb.

Now the real challenge would be to return to this spot in the middle of winter when the ice is frozen and drifts have altered the entire landscape. A b/w interpretation under those conditions would be quite interesting. Of course I'm not sure if I'd want to risk breaking my necks on the icy rocks :rolleyes:.

I also like the B&W the best. Nice shot.

[xMClass]

Black and White version is very very nice.

[Flo]

I had to go to my dark side;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/IMG_7789bw_09web1.jpg

Your original is fabulous,;)

[sapearl]

Now THAT'S looking creepy Flo ...... could be something out of old Edgar Allen....:eek:

[Flo]

Now THAT'S looking creepy Flo ...... could be something out of old Edgar Allen....:eek:

LOL.I tend to lean to creepy..:lol:

[sapearl]

Would you consider this one creepy, or maybe just borderline Batman goth?;)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8182104#post8182104


LOL.I tend to lean to creepy..:lol:

[Flo]

I quite like this one...lots of detail in the buildings..