Desert in B&W

Laramie · 5th of August 2012 (Sun)

Took a trip to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park. The color shots came out ok, but I downloaded a demo of Nik Silver Efex to see how it did. Got more grain/noise than I'm happy with, but think they came out ok. This is my first real experience with black & white stuff.

Comments/criticisms appreciated.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

Bonus shot from Palm Desert

#6

stanclark · 6th of August 2012 (Mon)

nice set

ernestoqr · 6th of August 2012 (Mon)

Those are awesome pictures

Laramie · 6th of August 2012 (Mon)

Thank you both. It was a productive trip. I hope to go back again around December when it's not near as hot.

rick_reno · 6th of August 2012 (Mon)

like 1,4 and 5 best

L.J.G. · 6th of August 2012 (Mon)

Nice set, out of all of them I like the road one best, it might be boring but there is just something about it that strikes a chord with me.

Laramie · 6th of August 2012 (Mon)

Thanks Rick.

Appreciate it Lloyd. It's funny how different shots come out. I've always been partial to road shots. I know they have all been done before, but there's just something about the leading lines, skies and texture that can really be capture with them. Not to mention no 2 road looks alike, so there's always new shots to be found.

KirkS518 · 7th of August 2012 (Tue)

#1 has got it going on! Nice job!

Laramie · 7th of August 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkS518

#1 has got it going on! Nice job!

Thanks.

Originally, that wasn't one of my keepers just because I felt the tree and the tire made the picture too busy, but I processed it anyways just to get feedback.

People's taste always differ and of course I'm always my own worst critic.

Lifeburn · 12th of August 2012 (Sun)

Awesome contrast on all of these! I really like the one with the palm trees.

carlh · 13th of August 2012 (Mon)

2,3,5 and 6 for me

great set

onona · 13th of August 2012 (Mon)

A good set, although I personally feel 2 and 3 are significantly stronger than the rest, as they're more dramatic and evocative. I particularly like the low POV of 2, as it really pulls you into the image.

airfrogusmc · 13th of August 2012 (Mon)

Love #3....

Laramie · 13th of August 2012 (Mon)

Appreciate the comments everybody.

tmcman · 15th of August 2012 (Wed)

Nice shots and processing. 1, 3, 5, for me.

6th of August 2012 (Mon)	#7
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 3,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W Thanks Rick. Appreciate it Lloyd. It's funny how different shots come out. I've always been partial to road shots. I know they have all been done before, but there's just something about the leading lines, skies and texture that can really be capture with them. Not to mention no 2 road looks alike, so there's always new shots to be found. __________________ 5DIII \| 40D \| 17-40 f4L \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| 50 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8L \| Oly Zuiko 50 macro \| Tamron 1.4x Ty - My Portfolio

7th of August 2012 (Tue)	#8
KirkS518 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Gulf Coast, Flori-duh Posts: 1,853 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W #1 has got it going on! Nice job! __________________ Nothing is foolproof to the sufficiently talented fool. 50D, Rebel XT, EF-S 18-55 IS II, EF 50mm MkI, EF 28-70, EF-S 55-250 IS, EF 70-210, Asst MF Lenses, and a host of film stuff

12th of August 2012 (Sun)	#10
Lifeburn Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 57	Re: Desert in B&W Awesome contrast on all of these! I really like the one with the palm trees. __________________ Canon 7D \| Canon T3i \| Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 \| Canon 50mm 1.8 \| Canon 75-300mm f4/5.6 \| Sigma 500 DG Super speedlite

13th of August 2012 (Mon)	#11
carlh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Telford, Shropshire Posts: 461 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W 2,3,5 and 6 for me great set

13th of August 2012 (Mon)	#12
onona Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 267 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W A good set, although I personally feel 2 and 3 are significantly stronger than the rest, as they're more dramatic and evocative. I particularly like the low POV of 2, as it really pulls you into the image. __________________ Leigh Personal website \| B+W basics for beginners

5th of August 2012 (Sun)	#1
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 3,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Desert in B&W Took a trip to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park. The color shots came out ok, but I downloaded a demo of Nik Silver Efex to see how it did. Got more grain/noise than I'm happy with, but think they came out ok. This is my first real experience with black & white stuff. Comments/criticisms appreciated. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Bonus shot from Palm Desert #6 __________________ 5DIII \| 40D \| 17-40 f4L \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| 50 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8L \| Oly Zuiko 50 macro \| Tamron 1.4x Ty - My Portfolio

6th of August 2012 (Mon)	#2
stanclark Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Windsor,California Posts: 975 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W nice set __________________ So if God made Man & Woman....whats his excuse for Nikon...

6th of August 2012 (Mon)	#3
ernestoqr Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 365	Re: Desert in B&W Those are awesome pictures

6th of August 2012 (Mon)	#4
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 3,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W Thank you both. It was a productive trip. I hope to go back again around December when it's not near as hot. __________________ 5DIII \| 40D \| 17-40 f4L \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| 50 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8L \| Oly Zuiko 50 macro \| Tamron 1.4x Ty - My Portfolio

6th of August 2012 (Mon)	#5
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: Desert in B&W like 1,4 and 5 best

6th of August 2012 (Mon)	#6
L.J.G. "Not brigth enough" Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ɹǝpun uʍop Posts: 9,840 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W Nice set, out of all of them I like the road one best, it might be boring but there is just something about it that strikes a chord with me. __________________ Lloyd Never make the same mistake twice, there are so many new ones, try a different one each day Gear Flickr

13th of August 2012 (Mon)	#13
airfrogusmc I'm a chimper. There I said it... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oak Park, Illinois Posts: 26,793 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W Love #3....

13th of August 2012 (Mon)	#14
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 3,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W Appreciate the comments everybody. __________________ 5DIII \| 40D \| 17-40 f4L \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| 50 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8L \| Oly Zuiko 50 macro \| Tamron 1.4x Ty - My Portfolio

15th of August 2012 (Wed)	#15
tmcman Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,132 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Desert in B&W Nice shots and processing. 1, 3, 5, for me. __________________ Comments, Questions, Observations Welcome 1DsII, G12, 17-40, 50 f/1.4, TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, 70-200 f/4L IS, Gitzo 1541 w/ Markins M10 ballhead. "Art always shows itself by doing much with few and simple things." A. W. Dow

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