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martin-images
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 06:12
Colour to B and W in PS, using channel mixer to convert, dodge and burn and local contrast sharpening, comments appreciated

Canon EOS1D MK2, Canon 17~40L and Canon 70~200L zooms

Martin
English landscapes in monochrome @
http://martin-images.smugmug.com/gallery/464835/1/18807416
BottomBracket
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 07:37
I love these shots. The first one is rich and varied in texture, and renders well in B/W. The second is very dramatic, the path seemingly leading to turmoil. Was a polarizer used with this?
martin-images
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 11:01
No i tend not to use filters, i use the exposure to create a dramatic effect, only filter i use somtimes is a grad grey, thanks for looking

Martin


I love these shots. The first one is rich and varied in texture, and renders well in B/W. The second is very dramatic, the path seemingly leading to turmoil. Was a polarizer used with this?
SuperFly
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 11:38
The image on the right is very evocative, the very bare trees, the clouds, the trail leading to somewhere - probably dangerous...

Very nice image Martin.
martin-images
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 11:50
Thanks, I live near Bronte Country and if i had to give the second picture a name i would call it Wuthering Heights from the book of that name

Martin




The image on the right is very evocative, the very bare trees, the clouds, the trail leading to somewhere - probably dangerous...

Very nice image Martin.
aam1234
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 12:52
I always look for your B&W photos. And these are excellent as usual.
JamesW
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 14:48
I love the second one, it has a great brooding atmosphere.
crusher420
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 20:42
Simply amazing shots. Thanks for posting such great work!
Meerkat17
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 00:37
Martin
Water is water and I like the composition but the second shot is utterly fantastic, well done.

David
khiemluu
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 00:53
The second picture really comes to life in B&W.

I'm not sure the first shot is most effective in B&W, im sure the vibrant colours of the scene would be beautiful and much more emotive.

IMHO. :D

K.
martin-images
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 12:40
Thanks to you all for your comments on theses photos i will post more new ones shortly, these are not on my smugmug site yet, comments and opinions are always very helpful in improving on photograpths that is why forums such as this are a great learning place,

Regards
Martin
GTogs
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 14:34
Stunning shots! Number two is so moody and sinister!