B&W Photos
Jan 14, 2017 12:20:18 #
Hi, I am a newbie here; joined at end of '16. I am interested in improving my b&w photos and would appreciate any reactions to the following. Thanks in advance. And Happy New Year. Matt
Vases on hotel window sill
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Western-themed restaurant
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Rock Harbor, Cape Cod
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Conch shell
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Rain puddles on glass picnic table
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Georgie and Caddie
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Jan 14, 2017 12:24:38 #
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Jan 14, 2017 12:52:04 #
I'd say you should be teaching us! Interesting subjects, appealing compositions, total understanding of light, textures, shapes, shadows. What software do you use for converting to b&w?
Jan 14, 2017 12:52:43 #
Jan 14, 2017 12:58:14 #
Beautiful compositions in b/w: excellent understanding of lighting, well-composed scene; simple subject, but compelling contrast. I'd say you're on you're way to becoming a great photographer. Thanks for sharing.
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Jan 14, 2017 13:09:29 #
Manuductor wrote:
Hi, I am a newbie here; joined at end of '16. I am interested in improving my b&w photos and would appreciate any reactions to the following. Thanks in advance. And Happy New Year. Matt
Not really, but thanks.
Jan 14, 2017 13:10:15 #
dnathan wrote:
Take up a more challeging hobby. You have mastered this one!
Not really, but thanks. Feels good. Matt
Jan 14, 2017 13:17:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I'd say you should be teaching us! Interesting subjects, appealing compositions, total understanding of light, textures, shapes, shadows. What software do you use for converting to b&w?
Thank you, Linda. Coming from you, that is very high praise; I have seen much of your work. The eagle series is stunning.
I use Lightroom first then Silver Effex Pro 2 for the photos I take with my Nikon d800e. I have a third-hand Leica Monochrom I got on eBay that does wonderful work; I do minimal pp in Lightroom, then see what SEP2 might offer, if anything. Most of the time, Lightroom is enough.
If there is a particular photo you would want the specs on, let me know and I'll see what I can find.
Thanks again. Matt
Jan 14, 2017 13:17:29 #
Jan 14, 2017 13:18:19 #
kpmac wrote:
Excellent series. Welcome to the forum.
Thank you. A great group. Glad I found you.
Jan 14, 2017 13:23:04 #
skornfeld wrote:
Thought the first one was a little blown out but absolutely loved the others.
Thank you. Appreciate the reaction to #1; made me look at it again; that's the value of sharing. Matt
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