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Which b+w edit looks better

 
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Aug 17, 2012 16:30 |  #1

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Aug 17, 2012 16:32 |  #2

i think i could tell easier if they were side by side and smaller...but i'm thinking the first??


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Aug 17, 2012 16:40 |  #3

For me, the top one.


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Aug 17, 2012 16:45 |  #4

First one...


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Aug 17, 2012 16:48 |  #5

To be honest, I don't really think the mono conversion is doing anything for this image. Since there isn't really much in terms of tonal variation (the original image evidently being predominantly green with very little shadow) the resulting image in black and white doesn't really have any contrast to define any sort of interesting tonal composition (chiaroscuro). This problem is further compounded by the fact that there isn't really a focal point or strong composition to the image as it is. It's a shame because you've tried an interesting approach with the low POV which is cool to see, but ultimately I feel your composition just doesn't really work. Did you happen to take any other shots in the same location?


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Aug 17, 2012 16:48 |  #6

Thanks for the help everyone.


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Aug 17, 2012 16:56 |  #7

onona wrote in post #14871885 (external link)
To be honest, I don't really think the mono conversion is doing anything for this image. Since there isn't really much in terms of tonal variation (the original image evidently being predominantly green with very little shadow) the resulting image in black and white doesn't really have any contrast to define any sort of interesting tonal composition (chiaroscuro). This problem is further compounded by the fact that there isn't really a focal point or strong composition to the image as it is. It's a shame because you've tried an interesting approach with the low POV which is cool to see, but ultimately I feel your composition just doesn't really work. Did you happen to take any other shots in the same location?

Thanks for you advice. Your website is amazing and lots of great information there. Lots to learn.


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Aug 17, 2012 17:04 |  #8

Thanks for the compliment, that's very kind of you to say. If you have any questions about black and white, fire away! I'm a huge fan of mono and am glad to see more folks around here exploring it.


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Aug 17, 2012 17:19 |  #9

erinavery wrote in post #14871841 (external link)
i think i could tell easier if they were side by side and smaller...but i'm thinking the first??

+1 agree with comment about large images, but I think the second image provides more detail in shadow and is my preference


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