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Nov 28, 2017 15:24:16 #
Here's what I came up with ...
Nov 27, 2017 10:29:01 #
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ebrunner wrote:
I agree totally. I've been shooting a lot of film lately, and it seems I'm beginning to develop the ability to envision things in black and white. Pretty cool.
Erich
Erich
Nov 26, 2017 17:30:04 #
ebrunner wrote:
we haven't seen too many of your black and white photos. This one is terrific. Nuff said.
Erich
Erich
Glad you like it, Erich. I haven’t really done much in B&W. Shooting mostly sports and entertainment, editors and managers want all the color they can get. Every now and again, some really scream for B&W and in my eyes, this was one of them.
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Nov 26, 2017 11:36:10 #
ebrunner wrote:
There is no question that, if clients are involved... (show quote)
It was the K-1000. I kept it as a piece of art right up until my house burned down back in 2004.
Nov 25, 2017 22:44:27 #
My first camera was a Pentax given to me by my granddad in 1980. He bought it in San Diego in 1969 before he went to Vietnam. I used it for my high school and college newspapers and yearbook until the shitter gave out in 1987. I really enjoyed using it and took great pics. I also learned all the darkroom tips and tricks with it. Not to mention, destroying many shirts by splashing fix on them.
That said, my biggest reason for enjoying digital cameras was the need to no longer shoot 10 rolls of film to get 20 good shots then develop them on deadline for a number of sports depts at newspapers I worked for. Now the ability I have to sync up with my computer and shoot sports and entertainment in real time and have them load directly into my Google account and upload them to my clients website in real time. IT IS AWESOME!!!!
That said, my biggest reason for enjoying digital cameras was the need to no longer shoot 10 rolls of film to get 20 good shots then develop them on deadline for a number of sports depts at newspapers I worked for. Now the ability I have to sync up with my computer and shoot sports and entertainment in real time and have them load directly into my Google account and upload them to my clients website in real time. IT IS AWESOME!!!!
Nov 25, 2017 14:52:26 #
Nov 25, 2017 14:52:03 #
neilds37 wrote:
What all the rest before me have said...
Another example of how beautiful B&W can be.
Another example of how beautiful B&W can be.
Thank you, sir, I appreciate that! It’s amazing what pics look good in B&W, and which don’t. I tell myself all the time, this will look great in B&W, right up until I convert it.
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Nov 25, 2017 14:47:56 #
NJFrank wrote:
I must agree with others that B/W is the way to go. I like the background and the pose of the main subject. But for me I find the guitar to be a distraction. It may be because it's out of focus. I can see it as being used as a framing prop. But my eye seems to be drawn to it and for me overshadows the main subject.
But as long as your friend likes the final results is all that matters.
But as long as your friend likes the final results is all that matters.
Thanks for your kind comments, Frank! I must say, I quite like the guitar in the foreground — sort of a leading line, and out of focus enough to focus on my subject, then bounce around to the rest of the image. What I also like, but is actually an unintended consequence, is the perceived motion. The sax, Devon’s posture and the neck of the guitar are all slanted from the bottom left, to the top right.
Nov 25, 2017 00:23:34 #
10MPlayer wrote:
I agree. Tells a story. Like the sax man in the background.
Chris in the background is actually a country artist, but he plays a mean sax.
Nov 25, 2017 00:22:15 #
Frank2013 wrote:
Outstanding image Don...
Thanks Frank!
Nov 25, 2017 00:21:29 #
deer2ker wrote:
I love this Don! There is a special nuance to this B&W - It tells a story.
Thanks, I appreciate that! I just showed my wife it as she was on the shoot with me and she agrees with you as well. The color version did not tell a story at all, but I liked the shot. Devon really likes the B& W version as well.
Nov 24, 2017 17:17:55 #
My good friend, Devon Gilfillian is a truly talented singer-songwriter, here in Nashville, Tennessee. We set up a series of shots for his management team at my friend, Richard's house, just a few miles down the road from me in Gallatin, Tennessee. My buddy, Chris Jones, is helping us out on sax. The color original I liked, however, the B&W gives it quite a bit more personality, IMHO.
Nov 19, 2017 09:32:08 #
WILLARD98407 wrote:
taken on 2-17-'07 with Nikon D2x. this was put together from 7 shots as a pano. the originals are gone, so no info there. sorry. I know it was taken with a 24-120 Nikon, though. 7 vertical shots, stitched.
mrbill
mrbill
I think it looks really great and looks like a great place for a tavern.
Nov 15, 2017 20:55:26 #
deer2ker wrote:
I don't think I want anyone to take a closer look LOL!
You might get some well qualified critiques to help you improve your game.
Nov 15, 2017 19:43:38 #
deer2ker wrote:
Okay - Here is mine (Be gentle...this is my VERY first attempt with Photoshop LOL - thanks Don for your help!) This was a good pic to practice with and a jolt down memory lane too being from the Jersey Shore :D
Nice job on this one! I always like images that break borders. You may want to consider upoading and hitting the "store origanl" button, then "Add Attachment" so we can download it and get a better look.
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