Autumn Leaves Intimate

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 3, 2011171 views9 comments

Yep, another square format B&W, but this time an intimate instead of an abstract. Also, I'm posting the color version for comparison - please tell me which you prefer. It might seem strange to convert colorful autumn leaves to B&W, but I like the way it turned out. For the conversion I used Silver Efex Pro emulating Kodak ISO 32 Pan X film.

Large version available as well.

D2x w/ 28-70 f/2.8 @ 28mm
1/5 @ f/11 - MLU and mc-30 remote reease
100 ISO
No filters
Tripod
Capture One 6, CS4, Silver Efex Pro, TK's actions

Your thoughts and feelings are appreciated. Thanks for looking and sharing.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 3, 2011 at 10:14 PM

Here's the color version.... Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on September 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM

I like both, but to me the black and white conversion really makes the textures pop. Great processing.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM

Very nice colors in the color version! But, too much of the ground showing through, I think. The conversion takes care of that due to the lack of color contrasts. I love the textures and details of the larger version. I would prefer the b&w. If this were mine, I might do some selective dodging and burning just to try and separate the tones a little more. Not so much dodging as the brighter areas are bright enough. But the shadows and mids could be worked a little to create more depth/dimension. Not saying it doesn't look great as is!

Chris

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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on September 3, 2011 at 11:18 PM

Bill, I might belong to the minority --- l prefer the colored version

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on September 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

Both versions are good but I prefer the black & white version. You had some really beautiful and rich colors in the color version but as Chris mentioned to much of the ground showing through. Really beautiful textures in the black & white version. The processing in the black & white version is spot on. Well done

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Maybe it's just because I saw the B&W first, but I like it best. The tones in it are very good and it has a more abstract look to it, which I like.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on September 5, 2011 at 10:12 PM

Bill,

Given both the B&W is more artistic. Not that I think that B&W is the be all end all in artistic interpretation, but I think the colors in this intimate scene overwhelm the comp and tonality. If that makes any sense at all.

Paul

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on September 6, 2011 at 6:38 AM

The b&w is so engaging, maybe because one wouldn't expect to see autumn leaves this way. The textures really come to life. Simple, but so surprising work, Bill!

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 7, 2011 at 12:48 AM

The thumbnail looked pretty dull but then I saw your name and thought there must be a surprise hidden in here. I was right! The large version of this is exceptional! I think I prefer the b&w but then I haven't seen a large colored version. The difference to me is that the b&w version amplifies the fine details and textures. The colors distract from those subtle details. Very nice shot and presentation, Bill!

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