Today's best photos
Oct 27, 2023 10:40:48 #
If folks here aren't taking a look at the black and white section, they are missing something. Some of today's (Friday) best photos, in my opinion are in the b&w section.
Oct 27, 2023 11:43:43 #
Here's a link to the section: Black and White Photography
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Oct 27, 2023 13:19:26 #
jaymatt wrote:
If folks here aren't taking a look at the black and white section, they are missing something. Some of today's (Friday) best photos, in my opinion are in the b&w section.
B&W used to be the best you could do until they developed color.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
Oct 27, 2023 16:16:06 #
John, thanks for mentioning one of the specialty sections. Folks miss out on a lot when they stay glued to Photo Gallery, including the opportunity to have thoughtful conversations in a less frantic environment.
When you posted this topic, there was only one black and white forum entry dated October 27 (from b top gun). Remember, your Digest is day-old (and older) news
When you posted this topic, there was only one black and white forum entry dated October 27 (from b top gun). Remember, your Digest is day-old (and older) news
Oct 27, 2023 17:41:25 #
srg wrote:
B&W used to be the best you could do until they developed color.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
Sorry, Sarge, but I could not disagree more. B&W is an art form, and many well-known photographers still do b&w.
Oct 27, 2023 17:51:58 #
jaymatt wrote:
If folks here aren't taking a look at the black and white section, they are missing something. Some of today's (Friday) best photos, in my opinion are in the b&w section.
I reeeeeeeeallly dig that "Three Bears" pic. I must assume Goldilocks has left the building.
Oct 27, 2023 20:43:26 #
jaymatt wrote:
Sorry, Sarge, but I could not disagree more. B&W is an art form, and many well-known photographers still do b&w.
Some people consider rap music to be an art form too.
Oct 27, 2023 22:19:57 #
srg wrote:
B&W used to be the best you could do until they developed color.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
Oct 28, 2023 00:04:59 #
srg wrote:
Some people consider rap music to be an art form too.
Well, Sarge, we all know by now that you don't like b&w. There's not really any reason for you to remind us at every possibility.
Oct 28, 2023 00:05:21 #
User ID wrote:
I reeeeeeeeallly dig that "Three Bears" pic. I must assume Goldilocks has left the building.
Oct 28, 2023 00:05:53 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Here's a link to the section: Black and White Photography
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Oct 28, 2023 00:44:25 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
srg wrote:
B&W used to be the best you could do until they developed color.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
Now its just a cool fad, like tattoos and ripped jeans.
I will agree that there is a lot of disappointing black&white photography. There is also a lot of b&w photography that occurs as an afterthought...just casually desaturated color images.
But b&w images that are intentionally visualized as such and constructed from the beginning with the end in mind can be jewels of tonality and detail. I'm not really interested (beyond historical significance and value) in either the "medium gray" of b&w snapshots nor the "chalk and soot" caricatures produced by foljs who don't understand but try way too hard.
It's been over 30 years since I've been able to work with monochrome negatives and prints. If I were to do it again, it would most likely be digitally, but with the goal of making giclee prints, not using a home printer.
So I mostly inderstand your position, but think you should give really nice b&w fine art prints a second chance.
Oct 28, 2023 02:37:17 #
Bret P
Loc: California
CHG_CANON wrote:
Here's a link to the section: Black and White Photography ... just use the 'All Sections' link at the bottom of every UHH page... (for) your filtering options within the revised UHH Daily Digest format.
Cool! I was wondering how to change my filters!
Oct 28, 2023 08:33:21 #
Poo Yii, I developed b/w a long time ago when that was all there was. I look at them now but do them. Nada. I rather the color of life. But, if a person likes b/w, fine and dandy with me, I respect them. Me, nothing but color stays in my files. Cept a few old ones i have from the 50's.
Oct 28, 2023 10:03:51 #
larryepage wrote:
I will agree that there is a lot of disappointing ... (show quote)
Why do you feel the need to defend b&w photography, especially to someone with a closed mind?
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