Under The Aurora Bridge At Night
Dec 31, 2019 13:40:48 #
Three shots of the Aurora Bridge in Seattle at night from under the bridge with each image presented in color and black and white. I do very little work in B&W and these shots were all converted from the color images. Your opinions are requested. Which of the versions do you prefer. Do you have any suggestions for me on how to improve these shots, particularly the B&W shots. Taken with a Nikon D810 on a tripod with a Tamron 24x70MM, f/2.8 G2 lens. Specific settings for each shot are listed with the image. Thanks for taking a look and thanks in advance for your suggestions/recommendations.
24mm, 8 sec. f/9, ISO 250
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24mm, 6 sec. f/8, ISO 320
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Dec 31, 2019 13:42:07 #
Dec 31, 2019 13:49:36 #
Dec 31, 2019 14:00:46 #
For these particular shots, I have to go with the rest and say the color versions express more of what I personally would feel standing on that dock.
With my little knowledge, B&W may work if the if the scene wasn't as busy (not that it's bad, just works in color). The third image is closer to what I think I'm trying to describe.
Also, a longer exposure to smooth out the clouds and water a bit to help build more contrast. It doesn't have to be extreme, but just enough to help counter the bridge and background landscape (again photo #3)
With my little knowledge, B&W may work if the if the scene wasn't as busy (not that it's bad, just works in color). The third image is closer to what I think I'm trying to describe.
Also, a longer exposure to smooth out the clouds and water a bit to help build more contrast. It doesn't have to be extreme, but just enough to help counter the bridge and background landscape (again photo #3)
Dec 31, 2019 14:05:29 #
I would have to also go with the preference for color in these shots. Good job!👍
Dec 31, 2019 14:24:00 #
Dec 31, 2019 15:51:34 #
Dec 31, 2019 18:14:36 #
saxman71 wrote:
Three shots of the Aurora Bridge in Seattle at nig... (show quote)
My preference is for your fourth image. To my eye, the B&W treatment plus the leading lines really set this image apart from the others.
Dec 31, 2019 18:47:14 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
My preference is for your fourth image. To my eye, the B&W treatment plus the leading lines really set this image apart from the others.
That's what my wife thought too Mike. Thanks for weighing in.
Dec 31, 2019 18:58:11 #
saxman71 wrote:
That's what my wife thought too Mike. Thanks for weighing in.
Your wife is obviously an extremely intelligent woman!
Jan 1, 2020 07:27:15 #
Jan 1, 2020 08:46:09 #
I think the black and whites are striking, especially the last one.
The photos are all nice, but my vote goes to the b&w’s.
The photos are all nice, but my vote goes to the b&w’s.
Jan 1, 2020 09:15:53 #
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Jan 1, 2020 09:47:17 #
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