Some B&W Photos

boclcown · 28th of September 2009 (Mon)

I never used to like B&W, but after getting some more experience with photography in general, I tried out some B&W, and loved it.

Tell me what you guys think. I'm not used to thinking or visualizing subjects in B&W, so I'm open to all advice.

SJC from VT · 30th of September 2009 (Wed)

I have been a fan of b&w for many years. #2 is my favorite. Love how it draws your eye down through the building. The first one looks like it would look nearly the same if it was in color! Good job.

Mindy11171 · 18th of December 2009 (Fri)

love them!

TeenPhotog · 17th of January 2010 (Sun)

love that first one

canonloader · 18th of January 2010 (Mon)

I grew up with B&W when it was the only alternative, when color film was hard to get processed and was way too expensive. I was so glad when color became readily available and cheap and I never looked back. Generally I dislike it, as it has about 1/3 of the visual data in it. I think it does have it's place though. Real B&W is different than Photoshop desaturated B&W though, with mich more graduation in the grays.

I don't think B&W displays well on electronic screens. Much better in real print.

proinwv · 18th of January 2010 (Mon)

I like the technique in 1 and 2. To me 3 is flat and boring. (To be fair, I also consider most of my shots boring too.)

You are capturing much of the allure of b&w in 2; decent highlight and shadow detail, good gradation and range. Technically good work

I think that you need to be constantly aware of the need to put some interesting objects/subjects into your work. Geometry is neat, but eventually you need more.

Keep it up.

28th of September 2009 (Mon)	#1
boclcown Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 297	Some B&W Photos I never used to like B&W, but after getting some more experience with photography in general, I tried out some B&W, and loved it. Tell me what you guys think. I'm not used to thinking or visualizing subjects in B&W, so I'm open to all advice. __________________ Flickr 5D Mark II \| 24-70 f2.8L \| Sigmalux 50 f1.4 \| 70-200 f2.8L \| 430EX II

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Mindy11171 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 49	Re: Some B&W Photos love them!

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TeenPhotog Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 344 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some B&W Photos love that first one __________________ Canon 450D \| 50 1.8 \| 18-55 \| 55-250 \| 430ex ii \| http://abramowitzimages.zenfolio.com/

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canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some B&W Photos I grew up with B&W when it was the only alternative, when color film was hard to get processed and was way too expensive. I was so glad when color became readily available and cheap and I never looked back. Generally I dislike it, as it has about 1/3 of the visual data in it. I think it does have it's place though. Real B&W is different than Photoshop desaturated B&W though, with mich more graduation in the grays. I don't think B&W displays well on electronic screens. Much better in real print. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

18th of January 2010 (Mon)	#6
proinwv Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WV, USA Posts: 94 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some B&W Photos I like the technique in 1 and 2. To me 3 is flat and boring. (To be fair, I also consider most of my shots boring too.) You are capturing much of the allure of b&w in 2; decent highlight and shadow detail, good gradation and range. Technically good work I think that you need to be constantly aware of the need to put some interesting objects/subjects into your work. Geometry is neat, but eventually you need more. Keep it up.

30th of September 2009 (Wed)	#2
SJC from VT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA/Northeast Posts: 1,705 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some B&W Photos I have been a fan of b&w for many years. #2 is my favorite. Love how it draws your eye down through the building. The first one looks like it would look nearly the same if it was in color! Good job.

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