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Brian Fussell
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p.1 #1 · B&W conversion

I did not like the original color version of this scene all that much so I played with it in post and finished with this. I kinda-sorta like it but I may have gone a little overboard with the pp. Any comments?

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Dec 23, 2008 at 07:12 AM

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p.1 #2 · B&W conversion

Hi Brian,

Interesting, I'm generally not overly enthusiastic about this style but I really like the richness and soft nature of the tones. Reminds me somewhat of Ilford FP4 from days gone by.

Color or B&W, gorgeous scenery.

Would it be possible to get the original to experiment with? Would you share the conversion method used?

cheers,

Bob

Dec 23, 2008 at 01:33 PM

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p.1 #3 · B&W conversion

Beautiful like Bob said.

Dec 23, 2008 at 06:25 PM

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p.1 #4 · B&W conversion

A beautiful, fairy tale feel. Excellent composition. I think the conversion is just fine. Is your concern the darkness of the clouds?
Scott

Dec 23, 2008 at 11:28 PM

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p.1 #5 · B&W conversion

Thx for commenting Bob, It started out as an HDR image then I used the one of the preset conversions in PSE5 and then did some dodging and burning, among many other tweaks that I did not save nor can I remember exactly. I will try to post the original later if you still want.

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Dec 24, 2008 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #6 · B&W conversion

Thx Kaden and Scott glad you like it. Scott, I just if it has to much of a surreal feel to it and if I should tone it down some.

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Dec 24, 2008 at 02:03 AM

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p.1 #7 · B&W conversion

Of course it depends on your goal. I like the slightly surreal/fairy tale feel and thiink that makes the image more creative and engaging, 'though the scene is wonderful. I am not a fan of HDR; to me many HDR's feel plastic and/or more surreal and comic-bookish. Again, I think you did a great job as is.
Enjoy.
Scott

Dec 24, 2008 at 02:08 AM

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p.1 #8 · B&W conversion

I think I'd leave it alone, it grows on me, keeps me coming back to see more

and has a certain IR quality about it too.

Thanks, but no need for the color on my account.

Happy Holidays,

Bob

Dec 24, 2008 at 03:05 AM

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p.1 #9 · B&W conversion

i find i can stare at this image for a long time and see so many different things. from the 'heavens speaking to me' clouds to the shrubs and treeline in the distance. each area holds its own and the picture wouldn't be the same should one element be missing. IMO, the BW conversion adds to that richness. my only concern is the reflection in the pond - it doesn't seem to correspond to the dark clouds i.e. there seem to be more more dark clouds than should be white reflections.

Dec 24, 2008 at 04:29 AM

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p.1 #10 · B&W conversion

OK this is either really COOL or it's waaaay too late and i should be sleeping instead. but does anybody see an 'evil' face hidden in the clouds? Top of frame closer to the left?

now you all probably think i'm wacko

Dec 24, 2008 at 04:36 AM

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p.1 #11 · B&W conversion

2wheeler your not wacko....... big black eyes and white teeth...

Dec 27, 2008 at 11:21 PM

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p.1 #12 · B&W conversion

I see it, but only now that you call attenition to it.
Still, I'd leave it as is.

Scott

Dec 28, 2008 at 12:58 AM

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p.1 #13 · B&W conversion

Scott, I am like you I would not change anything...

Dec 28, 2008 at 02:22 AM

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p.1 #14 · B&W conversion

Lovely scene, Brian - this is a great B/W conversion - very dramatic , the water just draws you into it, surrealistic like ...

Best, Bee

Dec 28, 2008 at 10:51 PM


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