I thought I'd join in with the recent bw postings, as I've been experimenting with some conversions myself. Here's my favourite so far, and as my owl isn't showing at the moment, probably the last for a bit!
Given that my last few shots have drifted away with just a couple of comments, I thought I'd assure everyone that I'm perfectly open to criticism and critique!
40d, 300mm 2.8 w/ 1.4x converter, f4, 1/2500s, iso 400
converted in dpp with a red filter effect and some added contrast, and some selective curves in ps to lose a few details in the bg
I think this works really well in BW, the Barn Owl is in a good position in the frame, theres a nice bit of habitat showing and the BW conversion gives it a feeling of night time.
Good shot and well converted
Regards
Rob
Posted by Dawn Monrose on June 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM
I like this, the barn owl is in a good pose and position, although could perhaps do with a little sharpening to the head as it seems a little soft. I really like the way black and white brings out the texture in an image, the grass looks beautiful and shows the habitat as mentioned.
I must say I do like this shot its not something I would have thought of doing but for me for me it works very well. There is enough detail in the bird and foreground and it gives the feeling of having been taken at night.
As a B&W shot it has the full compliment of contrasts, the strong black background, white backlit wing and grey grasses giving the strong graphical elements.
That said the shot doesn't quuite work for me, I think that's because the owls head is just too dark so you are reducuing the impact of the vital eye contact. A small touch of old fashioned "dodging" to lighten the head would improve the image the image for me
A very strong graphic image - I do like it. I agree that it would be even stronger if the head were lighter. I can see the appeal of all this monochrome stuff!
Posted by Scott Tilley on June 26, 2009 at 4:06 AM
Hi Billy, this works on all levels for me. It really captures the essence of the barn owl as well as its mythical reputation the 'ghost owl'! I bet it looks awesome at a large size. If I'd taken it it would definately be on my wall. Super!
Hi Billy - compositionally this works for me - subject moving into the frame, plenty of space to fly into...but as mentioned I'd like to see a bit of dodging on the Owls face as it is a little dark in comparison to the backlit wing. That said, I think it's a good conversion, different from the norm,
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11 repliesI thought I'd join in with the recent bw postings, as I've been experimenting with some conversions myself. Here's my favourite so far, and as my owl isn't showing at the moment, probably the last for a bit!
Given that my last few shots have drifted away with just a couple of comments, I thought I'd assure everyone that I'm perfectly open to criticism and critique!
40d, 300mm 2.8 w/ 1.4x converter, f4, 1/2500s, iso 400
converted in dpp with a red filter effect and some added contrast, and some selective curves in ps to lose a few details in the bg
Thanks for looking!
Billy
I think this works really well in BW, the Barn Owl is in a good position in the frame, theres a nice bit of habitat showing and the BW conversion gives it a feeling of night time.
Good shot and well converted
Regards
Rob
I must say I do like this shot its not something I would have thought of doing but for me for me it works very well. There is enough detail in the bird and foreground and it gives the feeling of having been taken at night.
PS
Watch out for my BW converted Barn Owk shots
Regards
Ian
That said the shot doesn't quuite work for me, I think that's because the owls head is just too dark so you are reducuing the impact of the vital eye contact. A small touch of old fashioned "dodging" to lighten the head would improve the image the image for me
Tim
Scott
like it just as it is,really very nice.
cheers
Colin