Today's best photos
Oct 28, 2023 12:27:37 #
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.
Thank you for the tip John. This is a section I have overlooked and I really enjoy good b&w photography. Not enjoying the new format either!
Oct 28, 2023 12:33:36 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
srt101fan wrote:
Why do you feel the need to defend b&w photography, especially to someone with a closed mind?
Because I'm on just about my last lap with this whole group of nitwits. Looking very hard for a reason to stay. Many open minds were closed once.
Oct 28, 2023 12:55:49 #
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 remember some years ago visiting an art fair where I met and old gentleman who was displaying both color and B&W framed photographic images. I asked him if he sold many B&Ws. His answer: "Tourist buy color. Collectors buy B&W."
Oct 28, 2023 12:57:03 #
Chan Garrett wrote:
I remember some years ago visiting an art fair where I met and old gentleman who was displaying both color and B&W framed photographic images. I asked him if he sold many B&Ws. His answer: "Tourist buy color. Collectors buy B&W."
Probably true.
Oct 28, 2023 13:37:22 #
srg wrote:
Some people consider rap music to be an art form too.
If you don't like something, then it isn't an art form?
Oct 28, 2023 14:11:57 #
jaymatt wrote:
Absolutely agree.Sorry, Sarge, but I could not disagree more. B&W is an art form, and many well-known photographers still do b&w.
When I assisted in a class, we would have those who got really good with color. I would, jokingly, say,
"You are quite good at this. Have you considered graduating to B&W?"
I usually got that, 'Deer in the Headlights' look.
Oct 28, 2023 17:00:16 #
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.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Oct 28, 2023 17:08:02 #
On other fora where I am active, people who post deliberately divisive posts to stimulate argument rather than discussion, are called ... well, "under-bridge dwellers," politely.
Oct 29, 2023 03:03:57 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
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.
Sort of like handcrafted furniture was the best you could get until Mayfair came along.
Oct 29, 2023 09:02:52 #
RodeoMan wrote:
Sort of like handcrafted furniture was the best you could get until Mayfair came along.
Oct 29, 2023 17:15:09 #
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.
How far back does your experience go? Kodachrome was first marketed in 1935, so you must be close to 100; no surprise that your mind is so closed.
I use B&W film sometimes. I’m sorry you think it is “just a fad”. Incidentally, I have no tattoos, and my jeans are whole.
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