Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · SENP

A Black & White take

Discussion

6 replies
Posted by Thomas Biggs on April 30, 2007 at 3:45 PM
A Black & White take
From my recent trip, there was little to no color around this cascade in Tremont so I thought I would try a b&w conversion. What do you all think?
Posted by Matthew Cromer on April 30, 2007 at 4:37 PM
Looks overly contrasty to me. The shadows are very blocked up.

But then again I am pretty lousy at B/W conversions.

Sweet comp though! :smile:
Posted by Thomas Biggs on April 30, 2007 at 5:07 PM
Thanks Matthew, my conversions skills are not that great either :smile: That's why I posted it here to get some ideas :wavey:
Posted by Richard Bernabe on April 30, 2007 at 5:19 PM
I like it, Thomas. I think you need the contrast of some solid blacks and whites to make a B/W conversion effective. This has it.
Posted by Leann Greene on April 30, 2007 at 5:50 PM
Thomas,
I really enjoy b&w and this works for me. The highlight on the tree is great in the conversion. :smile:
Posted by Kerry Maxwell on April 30, 2007 at 6:16 PM
Great composition and capture on the waterfall is very cool.
But I agree with someone earlier re the contrast at the very bottom -- If you coverted in photoshop, I wonder if you could tone down the white just a smidgen with a filter layer below your conversion layer. Just an idea.
Posted by kevin reaves on May 1, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Thomas,
I love it! I think if you open up the shadows a bit, it would be perfect. A great take on a popular place. First I have seen in B&W.