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Black & White Series - Desert Curves

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Posted by Elizabeth Kimes on April 17, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Black & White Series - Desert Curves
I am working on a new series of macro plants from the Southwest. I haven't played much with black & white in the past, but I thought now would be a good time to start exploring my range. This was shot in January at the botanical garden in Palm Springs, California. I have about five shots that are all black & white vertical panoramics. What are your thoughts?

Nikon D70, ISO 200, 105mm Macro, tripod, remote, curves, levels, desaturation, contrast.
Posted by Rick Lundh on April 18, 2007 at 1:57 AM
My thoughts? Cool... :cool:
Posted by Eric Hahl on April 18, 2007 at 8:56 AM
The highlights really make this work. I'm with Rick, its cool.
Posted by IngeW on April 18, 2007 at 10:03 AM
My eyes seem to want a tiny bit more DOF at the bottom, but otherwise, it is awesome. The vertical pano and the B&W work really well.
Posted by Tomas Kaspar on April 18, 2007 at 10:53 AM
I like the shallow DOF. Very nice.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on April 18, 2007 at 10:53 AM
Interesting and well composed..
Posted by Elizabeth Kimes on April 18, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Thank you for your comments! This is a bit out of my comfort range, so it is nice to know it is appealing to all of you. :smile: I will post a couple more from this series over the next week or so. After next week, I should have some new work from Phoenix area. :smile:
Posted by dan elster on April 19, 2007 at 1:39 AM
I'm surprised this is "out of your comfort range". It looks as if you've been doing this type of stuff for years. Very different. :toast: