Oak Leaf Hydrangea
Apr 28, 2015 07:18:58 #
Comparison of an oak leaf hydrangea in fall foliage to its monochrome counterpart. Any preferences? Okay, Billy, let me have it. I am all ears. They are cropped slightly differently does one have more impact than the other?
Apr 28, 2015 08:43:43 #
Black and white with a minor levels adjustment to up the contrast and I love love love it!!!!!!!!
Perfectly executed photograph in the bloodshot eyes of ol' Billy
Great light superb textures (did I just say that?) really nice treatment of an everyday object.
This guy proves it can work if the photo is good enough.
The pink sorta screws up the colour version
Perfectly executed photograph in the bloodshot eyes of ol' Billy
Great light superb textures (did I just say that?) really nice treatment of an everyday object.
This guy proves it can work if the photo is good enough.
The pink sorta screws up the colour version
Apr 28, 2015 08:57:44 #
For me the b&w is about textures and lines, and you've captured that beautifully, especially with the narrower, taller crop.
The colors aren't all that interesting, so b&w is a great way to go here.
The colors aren't all that interesting, so b&w is a great way to go here.
Apr 28, 2015 15:26:31 #
Apr 28, 2015 15:47:38 #
You've really created excellent depth and separation between the leaves with the light. It is much more apparent in the b&w. Lovely photograph, jm.
Apr 28, 2015 20:16:34 #
jmdenver wrote:
Comparison of an oak leaf hydrangea in fall foliage to its monochrome counterpart. Any preferences? Okay, Billy, let me have it. I am all ears. They are cropped slightly differently does one have more impact than the other?
Totally different impact; monochrome with exceptional surface texture and topography versus chromatic exuberance with bronzed darkgreen and complementary red.
A natural diptych if I ever saw one!
Dave
Apr 28, 2015 22:38:34 #
Billyspad wrote:
Black and white with a minor levels adjustment to up the contrast and I love love love it!!!!!!!!
Perfectly executed photograph in the bloodshot eyes of ol' Billy
Great light superb textures (did I just say that?) really nice treatment of an everyday object.
This guy proves it can work if the photo is good enough.
The pink sorta screws up the colour version
Perfectly executed photograph in the bloodshot eyes of ol' Billy
Great light superb textures (did I just say that?) really nice treatment of an everyday object.
This guy proves it can work if the photo is good enough.
The pink sorta screws up the colour version
Billy your discerning eyes, bloodshot or not, correctly identified what drew me to these leaves in the first place. It was the texture and shape of the leaves. The color certainly catches one's eye, but I knew when I took it that black and white would accentuate the texture in ways color never would. Again, thank you for your thoughts. They're much appreciated.
Apr 28, 2015 22:41:18 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
For me the b&w is about textures and lines, and you've captured that beautifully, especially with the narrower, taller crop.
The colors aren't all that interesting, so b&w is a great way to go here.
The colors aren't all that interesting, so b&w is a great way to go here.
Thank you for your thoughts, Linda. I have the same black and white in a square format, but your point about a "portrait" crop of the leaves does bring attention to their length. You've convinced me to stick with the taller version. Thank you for mentioning this fact.
Apr 28, 2015 22:43:23 #
Country's Mama wrote:
B&W for the same reasons Billyspad and Linda had.
Thank you for adding your two-cents worth, Country Mama. Your vote adds weight to the chorus of others. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Apr 28, 2015 22:47:52 #
Uuglypher wrote:
Totally different impact; monochrome with exceptional surface texture and topography versus chromatic exuberance with bronzed darkgreen and complementary red.
A natural diptych if I ever saw one!
Dave
A natural diptych if I ever saw one!
Dave
Dave, I very much appreciate your kind comments. I have to admit I had to look up "diptych" in the context that you used it. Thus, you have tutored me in two completely different areas today. With much appreciation.
Apr 28, 2015 22:50:43 #
Nightski wrote:
You've really created excellent depth and separation between the leaves with the light. It is much more apparent in the b&w. Lovely photograph, jm.
Nightski, thank you for your evaluation of my photo. As the manager of this forum, your opinion means a lot to me. Thank you for your thoughts.
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