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Rhododendron

by Charlie Baugh

Gallery: FloraPosted May 17, 201334 views9 comments
Olympus E-5

Converted to B&W with NIK Silver Efex

Large version provided.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by John Clulow on May 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM
While I like the concept and composition, I would suggest a slight levels adjustment in which you would move the center slider only to the left so that it is under the maximum for the main, broad portion of the histogram (discounting the clipped black portion on the extreme left).. I think this brings more important detail out of the shadow including the edges of the leaves in the otherwise negative space on the right and under the flower.

I like the fluidity of the forms and lines and the texture that the B&W treatment accents.
Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 17, 2013 at 5:49 PM
The center flower has so much to like...the range of shadows and light is wonderful...the details and sharpness... the leopard spots and textures... uoopa! I would crop to portrait...and tease a little more brightness and contrast targeting as much range of tonality from the flowers ... Nice shot!
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 17, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Thanks for comments and advice John and Ken. I have done so little B&W and hope to do more. Levels and curves is still more of a mystery than it should be. I'll work on it.
Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 17, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Very neat, Charlie. I like the B&W in this-it's so unexpected, but the textures really pop this way. Excellent composition.

Well done,

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 18, 2013 at 9:30 PM
In B & W, tonality and detail are everything. What kind of mood were you trying to create here? I like what you have done. I just am not sure why you gave it this particular treatment. I think I agree with John as well. :smile:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 18, 2013 at 9:39 PM
:wink: Phil, as to mood, I don't know. I don't overthink my photos. I fool until I like it and post it. I'm totally self taught and want to remain that way for the duration. :smile:
Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Like this a lot, Charlie. The detail is so crisp and the variety of tones ( especially evident in the larger version ) is excellent. I love especially the wisps of leaves in the bg that the large version again brings out so well. I guess this is one of those images that suffers from needing to be writ large - the bigger version shows it to be absolutely top notch.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Thanks, Ian. I value your opinion. Very much appreciated.
Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on May 24, 2013 at 7:04 PM
I don't know much about BW but I know what I like and this is it.......cool shot Charlie :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments