Black and White-waterfalls
Sep 7, 2011 12:20:26 #
One of my favorite subjects is waterfalls, but sometimes I want a look that is different than the typical waterfall shot. These are some b&w shots I took that seemed to work well. What do you think?
Wells Falls
Lower Wells Falls
Adirondack area cascade
Sep 7, 2011 12:35:43 #
Travis
Loc: Wetumpka, Alabama
To me, the third one is the best. They are all good, but I really like that last one.
Sep 7, 2011 13:58:21 #
I agree with Travis. I think the composition is more interesting in the last one; and the contrast is better.
Sep 7, 2011 14:11:33 #
I like the first one best. the details of the rock layers buy the fall is cool. all three are great b+w shots. And the origional poster is right. It makes a nice change from the usual. good job :thumbup:
Sep 7, 2011 14:47:20 #
Thanks for the comments. That last one actually won me an award in art show that paid good $$$$. It was a needed boost to my ego when I needed it.
Sep 7, 2011 17:25:54 #
Sep 7, 2011 17:55:53 #
#3 is your Ansel Adams shot. Good composition, sharp focus and a full range of values from black to white. Nicely done.
Sep 7, 2011 18:31:20 #
photoninja1 wrote:
#3 is your Ansel Adams shot. Good composition, sharp focus and a full range of values from black to white. Nicely done.
Thank's so much! I've had many people ask me where I shot this large waterfall. It's only a few feet high, as you can see when you check out the tin can caught at the upper edge of the "falls".
Sep 7, 2011 19:06:57 #
Ok, here's where we part opinions...I think the second picture is the best because I love the different levels of the waterfalls and with the roots in the foreground gives it depth. I love to see this photo in color. All great shots though. Thanks for sharing..now tell us where you made all the money! :) Seems like we are all unemployed photographers...at least a good lot of us anyway.
Sep 8, 2011 06:18:59 #
I was EXTREMELY honored to win the top prize, "photo of distinction", at the recent Syracuse Arts and Crafts show this summer in Syracuse, NY. Considering there were professional photographers from all over the USA showing there with some awesome works, I was very honored to win the prize. It paid for my booth for the show (and bought me lunch). I almost cancelled at the last minute as I had received major back surgery 10 days prior to the show and was in a back brace. Maybe they took pity on my condition, but, it WAS one of the few B&W photos being displayed there. I love color, but something about B&W's grabs me. Here's a few more recent shots.
"Layers" at Watkin's Glen, NY
Winter maples w/ added noise
Gulls at pier, Lake Champlain NY
Sep 8, 2011 07:34:09 #
Lose the faux frames. They make your shots look unprofessional. You're on the right track especially with shot 3.
Sep 8, 2011 07:47:58 #
I actually offer most shots with both edge treatments and simple black edge and find each appeals to about the same number of buyers, although if I'm displaying framed work in a gallery, I usually use the black edge.
Sep 8, 2011 08:35:53 #
I like the B&W and it does make the images different. I noticed that all of the waterfalls have a relatively long exposure time providing the smooth silky look to the water. In B&W it might be more interesting if we could see the action of the water i.e. shorter exposure times. With the new cameras and software you can push your ISO fairly high and still get a good image. In fact I think a little grain in these pictures would not be detrimental if we could see the water action as it falls.
Sep 8, 2011 10:11:55 #
The third shot is the strongest shot. Is there any way you can go into your editing program and increase the shadows or blacks on the first two? it will strengthen the shots for you and probably give you what you are looking for. also, if you want something different, take your color picture and instead of going to black and white, desaturate the picture. you can bleed out almost all of the color and leave just a suggestion of it, that makes a picture look different and very impressive at the same time.
Sep 8, 2011 10:24:12 #
Ann B
Loc: Northeast Indiana
I'm by no means an expert, but agree with a couple of these comments. The last one is super, and I think the reason it catches the eye the most is because of the lack of edging that are in the first two. The composition of the second one would be my pick for favorite though -- I like the roots.
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