Oaks and Vernal Pool

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 13, 20188,864 views10 comments

I found this nice vernal pool after a rain, near home. While I like the color version, I also like this B&W version. The white tones in the cloud just above the trees on the right gave me a little trouble, but I think It worked out.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 16-85 @ 22mm
f-16 @ 1/25, ISO 100
Conversion done using a B&W adjustment layer
TK's masks

Please see the large version. Thanks.

Your thoughts are always appreciated. cool

--P

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on February 13, 2018 at 2:51 PM

I really like that this is B/W. The clouds look just fine to me. I think you also included a bird.

Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 13, 2018 at 3:06 PM

Thanks, Jim. It is a Black Phoebe. I have been to this spot many time, and I've seen Mallards, and Canada Geese along with other song birds, and the occasional hawk.
-p

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on February 13, 2018 at 6:46 PM

Nicely done, Preston, clouds look fine and tones are dramatic.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 14, 2018 at 11:20 AM

Beautiful work Preston. I think the added freedom of expression that b&w provides worked really well here. I used to fish some of the ponds in your area in the early spring. It was delightful.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 14, 2018 at 10:37 PM

I like this a lot Preston. The lighting, reflection, and B&W conversion ad a lot of drama to an already beautiful scene.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 15, 2018 at 9:42 AM

Real sweet, Preston. I really like the scene and the B&W works really well. Maybe a slight CCW rotation? Nice work.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 15, 2018 at 2:40 PM

Excellent b&w work! Looks great as is for me. cool

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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

Comment posted by David Schoen on February 21, 2018 at 5:34 PM

Terrific sky and reflection. An outstanding black-and-white image with superb composition.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 27, 2018 at 1:53 AM

Preston,

A little absent lately, but can't go on without commenting that this is outstanding. I'm sure the color version is great, but the b&w rendition is excellent. Love this! No nits,excellent job with the b&w conversion.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 27, 2018 at 6:06 PM

Love the luminous quality to the conversion. Just perfect for me.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments