Posted by Hans Hibbard on August 27, 2007 at 4:59 PM
This was sitting in a folder since spring because I like the composition but, the light and clouds weren't that great. A b&w conversion with some dodging of the clouds seems to have solved my concerns. B&W conversion isn't something that I understand very well or have much practice at. Thanks for you comments.
Posted by Darren White on August 27, 2007 at 5:03 PM
How funny...I am doing the same thing right now...but I am at a loss for digital black and whites....just can't get them to work for me....
This is perfect...I really like your perspective on this..
Posted by Marc Adamus on August 27, 2007 at 5:26 PM
Digital B&W is as simple as knowing how to mix the color channels and balance the luminosity levels. Just experiment. After that, a little skill with the dodge/burn tools goes a long way. I like this perspective as well, and the conversion looks great.
Posted by Darren White on August 27, 2007 at 5:38 PM
Luminosity what??????????????? I told you my photo shop skills are limited.....
I do much better in a darkroom with chemicals and trays and redlights...
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on August 27, 2007 at 5:53 PM
This is great, Hans. The conversion is emphasizing the right elements and the composition is nice as well.
Posted by David Schoen on August 27, 2007 at 6:25 PM
very nice comp. I agree with Marc on the channel mixer.
Sounds like Darren needs to hit a few more of the photo geek meetings, LOL. Nice job on the conversion Hans. I like it a lot.
Posted by Mark Windom on August 27, 2007 at 6:37 PM
Excellent conversion. I also like your composition with the FG and MG elements leading your eye to the mtn.
Posted by Rick Lundh on August 27, 2007 at 6:50 PM
Classic and elegant. NICE!
Posted by Adrian Klein on August 27, 2007 at 11:26 PM
A very fine piece Hans! I think the conversion is done quite well.
Posted by AJ Montgomery on August 28, 2007 at 12:32 AM
This really rocks! All aspects of this image are simply terrific. Your conversion is spot on and the crispness really grabs my eyes.
The only tidbit of suggestion I have is to do something with the dark spot on the rocks and it's refelection at the left center edge of the frame, just left of the tree.
Posted by Bryan Swan on August 28, 2007 at 1:13 AM
Hans, you're making me crave a trip to the Cascade Loop right now.
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11 repliesThis is perfect...I really like your perspective on this..
I do much better in a darkroom with chemicals and trays and redlights...
The only tidbit of suggestion I have is to do something with the dark spot on the rocks and it's refelection at the left center edge of the frame, just left of the tree.