some B&W pictures i took

[S.n.a.f.u.]

i could use some pointers as i havent ever shot B&W before

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww53/ephesians320/black%20and%20white/ddfceb20.jpg
http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww53/ephesians320/black%20and%20white/06ee621d.jpg
http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww53/ephesians320/black%20and%20white/8a3e5678.jpg

[S.n.a.f.u.]

these were shot on an xsi using a 55-250mm lens

[[godfather]]

Nice one, but to my taste, I need a bit more contrast.

[Gibbo]

Definitely in need of a contrast boost to bring out the shadows a bit and give the image a bit of depth.

Something like this maybe?

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/gibbo182/potnshededit.jpg

Another quick tip.. When shooting, try and bare in mind the rule of thirds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds). You will achieve much more dynamic and interesting shots. Having a subject dead centre in the frame is a little ordinary.

[S.n.a.f.u.]

any advice about in camera stuff to do so i dont have to post process

[spelunker]

Your camera won't let you process your pictures in too many ways. If it's simply about contrast, that can be boosted in-camera, by adjusting your picture styles.

[EvoIXMR]

Nice shots.

[S.n.a.f.u.]

one more that i took

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww53/ephesians320/dac763ca.jpg