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Feb 10, 2019 09:13:03   #
TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD
 
camerapapi wrote:
I remember how difficult and frustrating it was to work with b&w conversions prior to the introduction of software to make those conversions easier. I spent many years in the optical darkroom under guidance perfecting my techniques to obtain decent prints but today we can do with software and digital images what we never thought could be possible.

Learning to work with software was not that difficult but I had to spend some time working and getting advise from others prior to producing an image that simulated what I was doing in the past. These images were shot with Olympus and Nikon bodies, all original color images that were edited using Photoshop and Topaz B&W Effects 2. All of them edited to my taste and preferences. I am pretty comfortable with the Topaz software by now although I know that I still have a lot to learn.

Feel free to comment and discuss what you would have done differently. It is perfectly fine that you work on any of these images and show me your techniques.
I am still learning.
I remember how difficult and frustrating it was to... (show quote)


All 3 are excellent shots, William, but the last one really stands out for me.

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Feb 10, 2019 10:13:36   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
These are beautiful.

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Feb 10, 2019 11:51:09   #
cabunit Loc: SE Connecticut
 
Love these, especially the first, which I find exquisite. (And in my book, you were right to lead with the best, which pulled me in.)

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Feb 10, 2019 12:12:46   #
AMO Loc: Pennsburg, PA
 
Excellent

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Feb 10, 2019 12:19:40   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
nicely done

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Feb 10, 2019 12:20:00   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good set William.

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Feb 10, 2019 13:22:26   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
I do like them because they are uniquely different from traditional B&W images I see so often.

They are quite attractive indeed.

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Feb 10, 2019 13:23:12   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Lovely shots.

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Feb 10, 2019 14:02:21   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Honestly, I did not expect such enthusiastic reports. You are all very kind.
I have advanced a lot in my b&w techniques and for those who own Topaz B&W Effects 2, I recommend that you watch the many videos available in You Tube because they contain lots of information and are very educationals.
We have come a long way from the days when we did not have software to edit our images to monochrome.

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Feb 10, 2019 15:12:28   #
radiomantom Loc: Plymouth Indiana
 
Terrific images and well done on the B/W conversions. Topaz is my choice also.

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Feb 10, 2019 16:47:25   #
BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan
 
Your bw is great at showing the textures. I am quite taken with #1 because of the subtle shift in lighting from top to bottom. This shift makes the photo more dynamic.

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Feb 10, 2019 17:01:42   #
Cracker-barrel Philosopher Loc: Duluth, MN
 
Gorgeous. I'm jealous.

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Feb 10, 2019 18:52:17   #
mrpentaxk5ii
 
You found a good subject for B&W....Well Done!

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Feb 10, 2019 19:01:13   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Some fantastic work William!!

Don

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Feb 10, 2019 19:05:49   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
camerapapi wrote:
I remember how difficult and frustrating it was to work with b&w conversions prior to the introduction of software to make those conversions easier. I spent many years in the optical darkroom under guidance perfecting my techniques to obtain decent prints but today we can do with software and digital images what we never thought could be possible.

Learning to work with software was not that difficult but I had to spend some time working and getting advise from others prior to producing an image that simulated what I was doing in the past. These images were shot with Olympus and Nikon bodies, all original color images that were edited using Photoshop and Topaz B&W Effects 2. All of them edited to my taste and preferences. I am pretty comfortable with the Topaz software by now although I know that I still have a lot to learn.

Feel free to comment and discuss what you would have done differently. It is perfectly fine that you work on any of these images and show me your techniques.
I am still learning.
I remember how difficult and frustrating it was to... (show quote)


Attractive bw subjects!

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