Barn in Black and White
May 26, 2020 14:33:35 #
I agonized over this image in color - hated the sky, didn't like the contrasts, color tones all wonky, lighting all wrong, etc. So... rather than ditch the whole thing I gave it a shot in b&w and I think it turned out reasonably well. Barn and windmill near Kalispell, Montana on an overcast day.
EDIT NOTE: I have been informed that this is actually a sepia rendition. I am red/green color blind and that hampers me a bit, as I often don't see what others see in reddish and greenish tones... ** sigh **
EDIT NOTE: I have been informed that this is actually a sepia rendition. I am red/green color blind and that hampers me a bit, as I often don't see what others see in reddish and greenish tones... ** sigh **
May 26, 2020 14:42:55 #
First, I would change the title 'cause this is sepia 
There is something about reddish-brown clouds and skies that doesn't appeal to me. Love the rest, though.
There is something about reddish-brown clouds and skies that doesn't appeal to me. Love the rest, though.May 26, 2020 14:46:16 #
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May 26, 2020 14:55:52 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
First, I would change the title 'cause this is sepia There is something about reddish-brown clouds and skies that doesn't appeal to me. Love the rest, though.
There is something about reddish-brown clouds and skies that doesn't appeal to me. Love the rest, though.It's my cursed red - green color blindness. I cannot really see the red/brown that you all see, so I guess I need another pair of eyes before I post these...
May 26, 2020 15:04:13 #
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May 26, 2020 15:08:06 #
Yes - I can understand why you agonised over this subject - which I think is exceptional. Your composition is a real winner. If it were my pic (which it isn't) I would want to do something with the sky and bring out the mountains a bit. If it's not too far from home I'd want to go back and do it again - and perhaps again - until the sky was less heavy. As I've said, that composition is a potential winner. I agree B&W woud be better than Sepia. I would also want to try subdued colours, and it is a picture that would be worth the effort. 
May 26, 2020 15:21:50 #
tommystrat wrote:
Sorry I keep forgetting that Tommy. I can't remember much of anything anymore, but if I forget to feed Trixie, she lets me know It's my cursed red - green color blindness. I cannot really see the red/brown that you all see, so I guess I need another pair of eyes before I post these...
May 26, 2020 15:32:39 #
This is one of the best sepia-themed images I've seen in a long time. However you arrived here, it's a masterpiece. Have you ever thought about adding a rough texture, lightly blended? It might give it an even more rustic look.
Bob sends ...... Keep smiling!
Bob sends ...... Keep smiling!
May 26, 2020 16:16:39 #
Great photo, Tommy. Love it in sepia and I'm sure I'd love it in B&W too because the scene a composition are outstanding. Sepia clouds don't bother me, because sepia is like laying a light brown filter over the B&W to get that period look that is appropriate for the scene. Outstanding!
May 26, 2020 18:28:35 #
Nice shot - mixed feelings on the sepia. Works, but wouldn't mind seeing a monochrome version.
I have read about eyeglasses that mitigate colorblindness - not cheap, but ...maybe worth a try.
I have read about eyeglasses that mitigate colorblindness - not cheap, but ...maybe worth a try.
May 26, 2020 18:56:02 #
tommystrat wrote:
It's my cursed red - green color blindness. I cannot really see the red/brown that you all see, so I guess I need another pair of eyes before I post these...
It wouldn't be difficult to desaturate it entirely. Then the color blindness wouldn't matter.
May 26, 2020 19:15:36 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Linda From Maine wrote:
First, I would change the title 'cause this is sepia There is something about reddish-brown clouds and skies that doesn't appeal to me. Love the rest, though.
There is something about reddish-brown clouds and skies that doesn't appeal to me. Love the rest, though.Don't come to west Texas, then. We get lots of reddish-brown clouds. They're called dust storms. No fun, and we don't like them either. Tommystrat did do a good job though.
May 27, 2020 07:53:30 #
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