How's my conversion?

3Honu · 4th of March 2007 (Sun)

I am a huge fan of B&W. The only problem is that I suck at converting it. So, I am trying to "learn it right" this time. I picked up a PS book and am neglecting my work and homework duties

. I'd like your feedback if you don't mind. I have a thick skin so honest it best. I think the snow in the foreground it a bit bright.

Edit:

I burned the snow just a little bitsy bit.

kmorgan · 5th of March 2007 (Mon)

Good job, nice composition.

Kevin

3Honu · 5th of March 2007 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmorgan

Good job, nice composition.

Kevin

Kmorgan, thank you. What do you think about the conversion? Did I pull it off or is it too bright in the foreground?

Stav_98 · 5th of March 2007 (Mon)

I don't think there's anything technically wrong with either of the converted images...although I'm no expert! I do prefer the original without the burning. Just seems to have a little more depth.

Mstar · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

You conversion is good. I would like to know what method you used?

Here's a link you may find interesting:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=285089

..and also...

http://www.designbyfire.com/000100.html

3Honu · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

I am at work and don't have it here. Drop me a PM so I won't forget and I'll send it to you. My plate is rather full so stuff keeps falling off the edges.

Mstar · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

Just found this link- there is another tutorial. Check his gallery.

Go to his LEARN page to get his tutorial.

http://www.gormanphotography.com/gorman.html

TSEE · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

I like the first B&W, to me its not a good (or as good of a) B&W if it doesn't have a lot of contrast, the second B&W you posted seemed to have lost some of the contrast. Think you did good!

3Honu · 8th of March 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mstar

You conversion is good. I would like to know what method you used?

Using PSE5 I used the technique outlined in Scott Kelby's book "The Photoshop Elements 5 Book for Digital Photographers."

coach51 · 8th of March 2007 (Thu)

I'm a b&w fan too, and you'd love PS3. This is good, but somehow the centerstone is lost in the conversion.

Luke Johnson · 8th of March 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCPickle

Using PSE5 I used the technique outlined in Scott Kelby's book "The Photoshop Elements 5 Book for Digital Photographers."

I use this to, great control over the whole process, far better than greyscale!

4th of March 2007 (Sun)	#1
3Honu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Land of Fruit and Nuts Posts: 1,041 IMAGE EDITING OK	How's my conversion? I am a huge fan of B&W. The only problem is that I suck at converting it. So, I am trying to "learn it right" this time. I picked up a PS book and am neglecting my work and homework duties . I'd like your feedback if you don't mind. I have a thick skin so honest it best. I think the snow in the foreground it a bit bright. Edit: I burned the snow just a little bitsy bit. __________________ "The greatest reward you can have as a leader is the look of respect. The key to a successful combat leader is to earn respect not because of rank, but because you are a man." - Major Dick Winters http://3honu.com Last edited by 3Honu : 4th of March 2007 (Sun) at 23:33.

5th of March 2007 (Mon)	#2
kmorgan Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hauppauge, Long Island, NY Posts: 282 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? Good job, nice composition. Kevin __________________ Kevin Morgan Long Island, New York EOS Rebel XT Canon 18-55 EFS, Canon 70-300 EF IS Powershot G2

5th of March 2007 (Mon)	#4
Stav_98 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bucks, UK Posts: 1,037 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? I don't think there's anything technically wrong with either of the converted images...although I'm no expert! I do prefer the original without the burning. Just seems to have a little more depth. __________________ == == == == == == == == == == == == == == == == == == == == EOS30d w/grip, 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 MacBook Pro & Elements Canis meus id comedi

6th of March 2007 (Tue)	#5
Mstar Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Uk Posts: 1,892 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? You conversion is good. I would like to know what method you used? Here's a link you may find interesting: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=285089 ..and also... http://www.designbyfire.com/000100.html __________________ Canon 20D, 7D +grip 16-35 F2.8 MKIIL; 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 18-55 F3.5-F5.6 kit lens, 70-200 F2.8 , L; 50mm F1.8 Kenko extension tubes; 430 Flash Various filters, Diagonal Haoda focus screen, Canon 1.4 extender

6th of March 2007 (Tue)	#6
3Honu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Land of Fruit and Nuts Posts: 1,041 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? I am at work and don't have it here. Drop me a PM so I won't forget and I'll send it to you. My plate is rather full so stuff keeps falling off the edges. __________________ "The greatest reward you can have as a leader is the look of respect. The key to a successful combat leader is to earn respect not because of rank, but because you are a man." - Major Dick Winters http://3honu.com

6th of March 2007 (Tue)	#7
Mstar Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Uk Posts: 1,892 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? Just found this link- there is another tutorial. Check his gallery. Go to his LEARN page to get his tutorial. http://www.gormanphotography.com/gorman.html __________________ Canon 20D, 7D +grip 16-35 F2.8 MKIIL; 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 18-55 F3.5-F5.6 kit lens, 70-200 F2.8 , L; 50mm F1.8 Kenko extension tubes; 430 Flash Various filters, Diagonal Haoda focus screen, Canon 1.4 extender

6th of March 2007 (Tue)	#8
TSEE Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Middle of Nowhere, USA. Posts: 4,961 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? I like the first B&W, to me its not a good (or as good of a) B&W if it doesn't have a lot of contrast, the second B&W you posted seemed to have lost some of the contrast. Think you did good! __________________ -Sue (TSEE) My gear list finally got too long to list under my sig. "All of us have photographic memory, some of us just don't have film." "I hate cameras. They are so much more sure than I am about everything."

8th of March 2007 (Thu)	#10
coach51 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shavertown, PA, USA Posts: 678 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How's my conversion? I'm a b&w fan too, and you'd love PS3. This is good, but somehow the centerstone is lost in the conversion. __________________ Gear list Light Writer PIX (Main Gallery). Enjoy whateveer happens ~marty

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