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jackirons
17th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:25
I found some old theater that looked interesting and I think these are my two favorite shots. I took a lot of pictures and thought they all looked better in black and white. I would like to know what you guys think.
Thanks.


1
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/desmondmason/IMG_5425-Copy-Copy.jpg


2
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/desmondmason/IMG_5376-Copy.jpg
alessandro2009
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:32
I think the first is better but i don't feel particular emotions.

If there was a person, or a particular object, i think will be different.
Stealthy Ninja
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:39
Next time get lower. :)
GorgeShooter
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 14:58
I agree with the above and would add some contrast.
CJinAustin
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 15:13
reminds me of that show "life after people".. kinda cool but not captivating.
jackirons
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 15:37
I took some shots from a lower position but didn't like them as much.

1
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/desmondmason/10-Copy.jpg


2
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/desmondmason/4-Copy-1.jpg
Flo
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 15:42
The first in the second set rocks! Much better perspective for me!
GorgeShooter
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 16:56
I like the second set a lot. Especially the first one.
Stealthy Ninja
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 20:56
The first in the second set rocks! Much better perspective for me!

+1 :)

Also IMHO the second one in the second set is better than the first two.
Dave.H
18th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:11
The first in the second set rocks! Much better perspective for me!

+2:p
hatchd
19th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:20
I like the first picture in each set a lot. In the very first pic it would have been kinda cool to have one random person sitting there as if they were watching a show. Then again, that may have screwed the whole picture up too lol.

Good pics tho.
HappySnapper90
19th of June 2009 (Fri), 19:07
For photo 1, what is the subject? What am I supposed to look at? I'm not really sure. Are the seats the subject? If so, why include half the photo of concrete?
Photon Phil
19th of June 2009 (Fri), 19:15
They kind of remind me of Kodak CN 400 film.

I'm finding that with B&W it's all about the light and he gradation thereof. It really makes me think about what "stands out" as far as lighting. This inherently implies attention to contrast, which I tend to seek in B&W to activate it's real potential. One can add this drama in PP as well.

**Note the contrast and lighting in the first shot in the second set. Proof positive.**
jackirons
20th of June 2009 (Sat), 20:43
Well thanks for the comments. I guess I like different ones than most people on here.
dcad10
21st of June 2009 (Sun), 01:20
+1 more for #1 of the second set
best of the bunch IMO