This is a selective shot of red Geraniums.I did'nt like how strong the red was in the shot, so i converted it to B&W to give it a more elegant look.
20D
EF100 2.8
Tri-pod
ISO 100
1/100 @ f3.2
EV +1/3
Curves, Contrast etc etc
C & C welcome
Thank you for looking and commenting
Posted by Paul Hillion on July 11, 2007 at 7:26 PM
Lovely shot Alan which for me works well in B&W. My only nits are that it would have been better if the middle things (stamens??) were in better focus and I think I'd crop off the top bit, say to where the top and left petal meet.
Please find attached a re-worked version as per some of your suggestions.
I added a touch more Contrast(suggested by someone in "Flora") and took abit off the top, as requested by Paul.
It does look better than the other IMO, thank you
ps - As for the sharpness on the stamens.In the original colour version they are sharp.It went when i coverted to B&W.But i wanted this soft look, and NOT being sharp as i would of lost the elegance(if you see what i mean).
Posted by Paula Graham on July 12, 2007 at 8:09 AM
I like the shot, artistic and certainly dreamy and elegant.
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5 replies20D
EF100 2.8
Tri-pod
ISO 100
1/100 @ f3.2
EV +1/3
Curves, Contrast etc etc
C & C welcome
Thank you for looking and commenting
Like it Alan...good idea
Have to agree with Mr. Hillions' comments - but nice idea Alan
Please find attached a re-worked version as per some of your suggestions.
I added a touch more Contrast(suggested by someone in "Flora") and took abit off the top, as requested by Paul.
It does look better than the other IMO, thank you
ps - As for the sharpness on the stamens.In the original colour version they are sharp.It went when i coverted to B&W.But i wanted this soft look, and NOT being sharp as i would of lost the elegance(if you see what i mean).