'Pre-Dawn at Many Glacier' and 'Mooses' Reworked in B&W
Sep 21, 2013 22:34:28 #
After posting the titled subjects in color previously, I decided to see how they would translate into B&W. (I didn't use the exact same files as I didn't want to lose the existing color settings.) I'm trying to get a feel for using the LR3 sliders to control the grayscale and wanted to get some feedback on whether these images have any appeal re-worked.
Sep 22, 2013 01:07:43 #
Really like the river. Reminiscent of AA. Don't think it works for the moose...just my viewpoint tho.
Sep 22, 2013 09:05:16 #
Liked both pictures. Many Glacier is tragically one of the most by-passed, and magnificent places in the US. Good job!
Sep 22, 2013 10:46:07 #
#1 is simply stunning! Agree with Rex that the moose shot does not make an impact.
Sep 22, 2013 11:28:45 #
sjbegres
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
The first one is absolutely beautiful...wall-worthy.
dmeyer2m wrote:
After posting the titled subjects in color previously, I decided to see how they would translate into B&W. (I didn't use the exact same files as I didn't want to lose the existing color settings.) I'm trying to get a feel for using the LR3 sliders to control the grayscale and wanted to get some feedback on whether these images have any appeal re-worked.
Sep 22, 2013 11:30:41 #
I agree with all B&W works for the river but not for the moose, that's my take.
Sep 22, 2013 12:23:48 #
dmeyer2m wrote:
After posting the titled subjects in color previously, I decided to see how they would translate into B&W. (I didn't use the exact same files as I didn't want to lose the existing color settings.) I'm trying to get a feel for using the LR3 sliders to control the grayscale and wanted to get some feedback on whether these images have any appeal re-worked.
The shot of the river leaving Swiftcurrent Lake is a wall hanger either way. I like moodiness the color brings out, but the B&W is great also. I'd print them both and hang them in different rooms.
Sep 22, 2013 13:02:16 #
Thank you all for taking time to share your reactions to the B&W images-vs-color. What I think I've learned from this is that B&W is more demanding in composition and color is more forgiving if there is an interesting subject. In either format, I still have lots to learn!
Sep 22, 2013 14:03:55 #
dmeyer2m wrote:
What I think I've learned from this is that B&W is more demanding in composition and color is more forgiving if there is an interesting subject.
Excellent observation and well said. B&W is so often about shapes and shadows, tones, mood and impactful compositions.
Sep 22, 2013 20:09:37 #
dmeyer2m wrote:
After posting the titled subjects in color previously, I decided to see how they would translate into B&W. (I didn't use the exact same files as I didn't want to lose the existing color settings.) I'm trying to get a feel for using the LR3 sliders to control the grayscale and wanted to get some feedback on whether these images have any appeal re-worked.
the river is really good.For the moose try a little dodge and burn on the water and it might balance the picture and change the feel.Sometimes in B&W that's all you need to really altar the feel.Also by making the water darker (burn) and making the reflection of the moose (dodge)you would make the moose itself pop out and become the subject. Learning to D&B is basically a must for B&W.Just don't try to do it all at once.Better do it gradually.
Sep 22, 2013 20:44:55 #
Sep 22, 2013 23:50:51 #
dmeyer2m wrote:
What I think I've learned from this is that B&W is more demanding in composition and color is more forgiving if there is an interesting subject. In either format, I still have lots to learn!
Been into photography for close to 45 year now, and it wasn't till 2 year ago...that I had my best b&w ever. The barn and silo that I've previously posted.
Sep 23, 2013 02:41:01 #
Like both shots dmeyer, but the moose is wonderful! It happens that I LOVE moose!
Sep 23, 2013 03:45:44 #
_Rex wrote:
Been into photography for close to 45 year now, and it wasn't till 2 year ago...that I had my best b&w ever. The barn and silo that I've previously posted.
I didn't find your B&W, only 'For Waxhouse' in color...?
Sep 23, 2013 03:52:04 #
Tree1942 wrote:
I like the moose, good job
Thank you, Tree1942. I'll try what tusketwedge suggested and see if I can improve upon it, but glad that you enjoyed this rendering of it. Your comment lets me know I'm on the right track.
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