stogie1020

I noticed there is no dedicated thread for B+W images.

I am becoming very interested in B+W digital and film so I thought I would start a dedicated thread for B+W.

PLEASE only post B+W. No Color or partial color.

I personally ALWAYS want C+C whenever I post a pic, so let it flow in here. Seriously. So, if YOU post here, expect it too.

I am both interested in getting better at the composition of B+W images as well as the post processing aspects of converting digital or scanning and retouching film/negatives. Anyone with good ideas on either, please chime in!

stogie1020

Wondering if anyone has any composition or PP suggestions for this image? It was taken with a P+S in jpeg so I cant really get much more out of it quality wise but cropping, PPing, etc.. all are subject to change.


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asianspec

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I approve of this thread.

asianspec

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Stogie, i do like the composition since its pretty straight forward with its lines and how its lining up to its subject. Imho, i wouldn't crop it.

srika

I like the B&W processing on your image. In terms of composition and such, I think you would get a stronger image if you shot it from farther away, so the text was easier to read. It would almost have a "Life in America" kind of feel. That would be my only suggestion. I like the crop and comp you did, for this vantage point.

We did have a B&W thread but a) it was around 2008 b) it had partial color images in it c) it wasn't as formal

asianspec

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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=b%26amp%3BW

stogie1020

Ah, I searched for black, white and B+W. Forgot about the ampersand.

Nicks2001tl

Great thread! Here is one.

pttl

cool! I'll play!

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asianspec

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srika

MWalsh9152

Great idea Jefford!

stogie1020

^ Love the motion blur in the smoke!

I kinda wish the crop wasn't so tight though.

Mizouse

Do the merge dance

asianspec

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Meh, that thread died out. Let this have a fresh start

is300eater

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/8462923795/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/8462923795/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/7878798328/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/7878798328/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/7028933903/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/7028933903/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

rockstar143

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Mizouse

Italiano

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/11917359185/

Beelzebub

is300eater

one of my very first B&W photos converted using the Nik Silver EFex plugin is also one of my favorite B&Ws
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/7708631676/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/7708631676/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

Italiano

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/11922825413/

is300eater

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/10080266024/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/10080266024/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/8639350516/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/8639350516/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/8632727629/http://www.flickr.com/photos/63271580@N00/8632727629/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/63271580@N00/, on Flickr

MWalsh9152

thanks, the motion blur in the smoke really drew me into this one too! unfortunately, the crop was so tight because I was really close, maybe 10' off the tracks and grabbed that shot as it was passing me

srika

XjoEnX

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Nice shot!

rockstar143

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Aside from being awesome, what a wide angle lens!

rockstar143

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stogie1020

^ I like the shot rockstar and the treatment, but I think it may be a bit too dark. Looks like it is helping mask the garage door, but I feel like it is just a shade or two too dark.

srika

thanks, the 17-40 does surprise me from time to time - for some reason you don't expect it to be able to do certain things - but you try it and it delivers

rockstar143

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thanks stog...yeah, that was my non valiant attempt to save that image...it was brighter and cool looking but it also highlighted the wall above the car and the mirror I have hanging there. I should have bailed on it

srika

I really like the first S2000 reflection shot you did - just wish it was a bit wider and level -

srika

one of my cardinal rules, any time you have a reflection going on, make it a point to capture the entire reflection - leaving room for composition - for at least one of the shots -

rockstar143

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Duly noted
I appreciate the tips. I'll keep that in mind...

einsatz

This one just got selected for a photography show here in DC:

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That'll be two photo exhibits so far this year!

rockstar143

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A lot going on in that picture...I love it. THe girl covering her ears makes it for me...

srika

nicely done!! it's no wonder why it was chosen.

Italiano

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/11973879334/

rockstar143

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See, you didn't cut any limbs off there! Looks great!

Undying Dreams

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/9681430819/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/9681430819/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/9558554233/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/9558554233/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr