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p.1 #1 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Going along with some recent posts from the Southwest, some members had asked and mentiond trying some black and white conversion. Well I spent some time to go through a few images before moving on to the next batch of processing. The light that we had really lends itself well to color and black and white, but I also think the subject matter has a lot to do with that as well. Sandstone is a really unique rock to photograph, as it full of various shapes, lines, textures, and values, all of which really shine in black and white.

Any and all feedback welcome. Thanks. Billy

D300 and 17-55mm f/2.8

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Nov 08, 2009 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #2 · Southwestern Classics (4)

#3 is my favorite of the bunch. It includes some lovely and subtle effects of light and is further removed from the typical images of these subjects. Nice work.

Dan

Nov 08, 2009 at 07:32 PM

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p.1 #3 · Southwestern Classics (4)

These look really nice- I especially like the third as it accentuates the branch/tree (the level of detail retained in the shadows seems perfect to me too).

Only the last doesn't quite work for me, as the tones of the branch get lost in the sandstone without any color there for separation, particularly around the highlights.

Great set though, and I'd love to see more- reminds me that I need to explore b&w conversions more.

best,
k

Nov 08, 2009 at 07:33 PM

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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:03 PM

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p.1 #5 · Southwestern Classics (4)

I like them all and think they are better because of the b/w treatment. Nice job. Scott

Nov 08, 2009 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #6 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Awesome, awesome shots... Did I say awesome? Beautiful shapes and tones and I bet the prints look spectacular.

Nov 08, 2009 at 08:52 PM

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p.1 #7 · Southwestern Classics (4)

wicked shots, now imho #3 is `fine art`

simon

Nov 08, 2009 at 09:19 PM

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p.1 #8 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Simply excellent.
Karl

Nov 08, 2009 at 09:55 PM

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p.1 #9 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Awesome series! #s 2 and 3 really stand out to me.

Ansley

Nov 08, 2009 at 10:49 PM

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p.1 #10 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Yup ...... classics Billy, well done.
David

Nov 08, 2009 at 10:49 PM

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p.1 #11 · Southwestern Classics (4)

The first 2 are my picks.

Morris

Nov 08, 2009 at 11:19 PM

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p.1 #12 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Really nice B&W work on each of these. I agree that 3 grabs me the most, as the rest are fairly familiar scenes. The stick in #4 feels a bit contrived, but OK, still looks cool beautiful!

-Dave

Nov 09, 2009 at 03:56 AM

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p.1 #13 · Southwestern Classics (4)

- very nice conversion with an outstanding comp for the BW image.

Alan

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:05 AM

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p.1 #14 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Gorgeous work!
3 is abasolutely magical.
Ute

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:15 AM

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p.1 #15 · Southwestern Classics (4)

The third is a perfect B&W and I like it much better than the color version! Well done

Jose

Nov 09, 2009 at 12:39 PM

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p.1 #16 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Wonderfull done, Billy. I really enjoyed these in color. Your conversions are excellent, and have me leaning toward the b&w version.

Cheers,
Ed

Nov 09, 2009 at 05:15 PM

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p.1 #17 · Southwestern Classics (4)

my favorites are #2 and #3. i'd have to say i prefer the color set though.

Nov 09, 2009 at 05:17 PM

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p.1 #18 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Very cool lines, and I like the B&W. Great set.

Nov 09, 2009 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #19 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Thanks everyone. I'm a bit surprised as to how these are going over. I felt they worked pretty well, but overall, I think I lean towards the color versions. Never hurts to work on converting to black and white and trying something new.

Billy

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:37 PM

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p.1 #20 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Bill: These are very fine b/w conversions. They allow you to really feel the dimensions and shape without the distraction of color (and this from a color guy). Very well done. (By the way -- we were just there and your stick is still there.)

Bart

Nov 10, 2009 at 12:37 AM

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p.1 #21 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Great work. The third one is simply magical.
Congrats!

Javier

Nov 10, 2009 at 02:42 AM

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p.1 #22 · Southwestern Classics (4)

#3 is museum quality work - really nice!
Dave

Nov 10, 2009 at 02:55 AM

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p.1 #23 · Southwestern Classics (4)

All of these really shine... The third is my favorite...

Nov 10, 2009 at 03:41 AM

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p.1 #24 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Bart Carrig wrote:
(By the way -- we were just there and your stick is still there.)

Bart

Seriously? That's pretty funny actually. I found it not too far from this spot, but gave it a little "nudge" so it worked a bit better

Nov 10, 2009 at 04:56 AM

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p.1 #25 · Southwestern Classics (4)

Very nice. You were lucky you could get the entry pass.

The idea of converting them into b&w works very well here.

Nov 10, 2009 at 06:00 AM


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