Stormy Monday

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 10, 2014238 views17 comments

Great song. Trying to learn more about B&W and saw this image from a while ago and thought it might work. Went pretty dark with the processing but I liked the mood it produced. Thundering rain but got lucky with a small break in the heavy overcast for a few minutes.Please view large.

Nikon D7000
Sigma 10-20@ 20mm
.6 sec.@ f20
ISO 100
CPL

All C&C greatly appreciated.
Start in Silver FX but mainly PS with TK's actions.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 10, 2014 at 1:54 PM

I love this one Bill. The darkness and the mood work very well for me. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 10, 2014 at 1:56 PM

Works very nicely in B&W, Bill. I really like the POV with the river leading our eyes down toward the bend leaving us wondering about what might be further down stream. The low clouds just add to the mystery here. Nice work overall.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 10, 2014 at 2:40 PM

Very moody image. Works well in black and white! The low clouds a little bit of mystery to the scene. Beautiful work

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 10, 2014 at 3:33 PM

Bill, very well done, a lot of contrast. the lighter trees give it depth and the clouds are very cool.

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Comment posted by Maria Struss on November 10, 2014 at 4:24 PM

Bill, I love this image in B&W and the dark feel adds a level of mystery.

Registered on January 31, 2009, 3 Posts, 7 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on November 10, 2014 at 5:36 PM

Oh man, this is just so gorgeous in black and white! It is such a moving composition, and the contrasting tones in the trees and clouds make this look like it was made for black & white (although I know your processing had a lot to do with that). Great vision to see this in monochrome, and great processing to see that vision through.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 10, 2014 at 8:20 PM

Sweet shot Bill. Very dynamic and moody!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 10, 2014 at 9:08 PM

Billit is good to see you post such a beautiful B/W. I love it. Very dynamic flow to the image and the clearing storm and lighter trees (larch?). First class all the way and it will make a wonderful print.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on November 10, 2014 at 9:10 PM

This is really striking. Love the mood. The tones are perfect.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 10, 2014 at 9:55 PM

A very moody and evocative image, Bill, with wonderful tones.

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Comment posted by Michael Westerbeck on November 11, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Black and White truly sets the mood with this shot, and those lower clouds add to the mystic. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 11, 2014 at 6:04 PM

Beautiful. Excellent job on the conversion and very sweet image. Great mood. It almost looks IR, too.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 11, 2014 at 6:45 PM

The conversion looks awesome Bill, and I like the way some of the trees really stand out from the others in this image. The mood and flow keep you in this one for a good long time, and I love it.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on November 11, 2014 at 7:05 PM

Great image, Bill. Very cool conditions. The contrast and water motion looks just right.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 11, 2014 at 8:39 PM

This is an exceptional B&W, Bill. Those clouds create some wonderful drama and I love the way the water flows diagonally into the scene. Beautiful work!

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 12, 2014 at 9:55 PM

Bill, I don't know how it gets better than this! I like your b&w processing on this so much. You have a wonderful look and mood with this image that just keeps me looking at it. A new favorite for me!

Beautiful work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy Aron on December 25, 2014 at 11:24 PM

Fabulous b & w conversion. Couldn't begin to county the shades of white and black and grey. The darkish look gives it an even more compelling feel. Wonder which river? Wow.

lucy

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