**Black and White Only**
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**Black and White Only**
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!
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.
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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!
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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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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
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
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Ah, I searched for black, white and B+W. Forgot about the ampersand.
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^ Love the motion blur in the smoke!
I kinda wish the crop wasn't so tight though.
I kinda wish the crop wasn't so tight though.
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I shoot people
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I shoot people
one of my very first B&W photos converted using the Nik Silver EFex plugin is also one of my favorite B&Ws
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#24
all work and no play
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
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^ 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.
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I really like the first S2000 reflection shot you did - just wish it was a bit wider and level -
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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 -
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I miss my 03 CL-S :(
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!
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That'll be two photo exhibits so far this year!
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nicely done!! it's no wonder why it was chosen.
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