B&w iii

[escaladieu]

My first time out to shoot specifically for B&W. Set the Picture control to monochrome as instructed - bit of a revelation. I see I can concentrate on form & texture ... Anyway let me know if I pulled it off, especially with the conversion. Comments appreciated.

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Before

[Donald]

My first time out to shoot specifically for B&W. Set the Picture control to monochrome as instructed - bit of a revelation. I see I can concentrate on form & texture ...

Jeff - Welcome to the club!

I think you've pulled it off, but I'd be interested in seeing what those who don't specifically shoot for B & W think of it. I think the rather 'gnarled' appearance of the branches takes on much more power when we see it in B & W.

[escaladieu]

Jeff - Welcome to the club!

I think you've pulled it off, but I'd be interested in seeing what those who don't specifically shoot for B & W think of it. I think the rather 'gnarled' appearance of the branches takes on much more power when we see it in B & W.

Absolutely ! I found the exercise very liberating since I could shoot stuff that would be mediocre in colour and make a more compelling image out of it. I can see I'm off down a new path.

many thanks

Jeff

[Bobobird]

Personally I prefer the colour version.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Jeff,

I tend to agree with Bobo I'm afraid.

For me, I think B&W works best where the image isn't quite so busy in terms of 'structured' detail, and has larger areas of even tones.

Perhaps I'll do a mono week for P52 one day

Cheers,

[Geoff F]

I think the problem here, Jeff, is that in B&W the ivy covering the right side tree becomes a little 'heavy' and tends to dominate the lighter texture of the leafless trees.

Maybe try a slight crop of the right and bottom?

But even then, the background building becomes difficult to see clearly without the colour difference.

[escaladieu]

Aw, now you've burst my bubble ! As usual, thanks to all who responded. I put the colour image in for comments on the conversion process, not as a comparison between the two shots. Nonetheless, valuable feedback, many thanks.

J