Rock Art-Too Contrasty?

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9 replies

Posted by Joseph Kayne on September 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Wista DXII
Provia Conversion

I always like to increase contrast on black and white rock art images...does this go too far???

Thanks.

Joe.

Posted by John Mumaw on September 21, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Not in my opinion. Just about perfect contrast for a b&w image, in fact.
I like the creative composition here, which can be a struggle when trying to capture anything beyond a 'documentary' style image.
Nice subtle toning, too.

Posted by Pam Colander on September 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

Looks great to me too...nice work!

Posted by Doug Koepsel on September 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

I originally thought that some of the pictograph and corners of the foreground rock were too white, but after toying with contrast, brightness, levels output and midrange, I came to the conclusion that this is just right. I like the addition of the foreground rocks and their center gap, rather than just a panel.

Posted by Bret Edge on September 22, 2011 at 2:09 AM

Not too far at all, Joe. The high contrast works well to accentuate the figures. Lovely image, if you ask me.

Posted by Paul Martin on September 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM

Nope -- looks great to me as well. Nice work!

Posted by Aleksandra Miesak on September 22, 2011 at 10:29 AM

The contrast looks just right. Love the inclusion of the foreground rocks!

Posted by Morris McClung on September 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

I almost always like high contrast in B&W's. And this is no exception. Works very well.

Posted by Michael Handley on September 23, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Looks great to me. I just shot some similar to this and it makes me want to try some b&w conversions.

Posted by Kurt Bowman on September 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM

I think that it is a matter of personal taste...after all, isn't all art? For me, I love it