ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I must apologize for being AWOL for a time. The truth is that I was getting caught in a bit of a rut and needed to take a little break from This forum and Linda's Creative post processing section. I just finished reading the very interesting thread about AI and what we should do about it. I find it an interesting topic, but won't go down that rabbit hole here. Instead I'm going to post a phot of a flower that was taken during a "table Top" photography evening at our local club. Everyone brought in a soft box or something along that order with some props. Members then set up their images using the lights and props that were available. I ended up shooting a roll of film using my delightful Nikon F5 and some Kentmere black and white film. I think it is a pretty good image and I like that it was done with a fairly old camera and some fairly old technology. It is interesting to note, however, that I scanned the negatives and then made some alterations in Lightroom. So even though it is an image that started out on film, it is hard not to see the final image as anything but a digital-analog hybrid image. That, in turn, is only a baby step away from more aggressive AI.

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BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Glad to see you post again.
It’s a very nice image.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Nice!! Love the composition and that it's B&W!!

Dodie

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

thank you. Glad you liked it.
Erich

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Black and white can sometimes really work well with flowers. I think it works well in this image. Glad you agree. Thanks.
Erich

R.G. Loc: Scotland

It's OK. You're among friends. You won't be judged (much) .

For flowers that look like sculptures, B&W is perfect. We can catch up with the colour versions whenever....

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

The textures, composition and contrast make this highly attractive and pleasurable to view.

Re the "creative PP" section Digital Artistry, Carol and I have decided to exit the managment end. Too frustrating trying to make everyone happy, given the constantly shifting winds.

Playing is a lot more fun than managing

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Nice image Eric

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I like it, Erich! Welcome back.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

That is a very good point. If the composition emphases the shapes of a flower (tulips were well here) rather than a splash of color dominating the frame, then black and white is, for me, a good choice. Thanks for the input.
Erich

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Also a good point. The fact that it fades to "out of focus" is a positive element for me. A judge might see this differently. The front flower, which is the largest, is in focus and you can really see the details. Then, as it loses focus, the background elements become more about the shapes rather than details. If I had done this with a digital camera I would have been tempted to focus stack the image to make it sharp front to back. I wonder which version I would prefer?
Erich

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I think you are right to step back from Digital Artistry if it is becoming frustrating. I was lucky in FYC to find Jim willing to take over the "My Image Your View" challenge each week. For me it was becoming tedious and I needed to step back and let someone take over the challenge. I can totally understand your decision.
Erich

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Erich

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Thank you...on both counts. It is fun to be back.
Erich

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

First good to see you back. I was thinking of calling the police and putting in a missing persons report.🥴
As for the photo love the black background. There is no question on which is the main flower out of the bunch. I like the negative space on the left.