B&W Conversions
p.1 #1B&W Conversions
Like so many others here I grew up with film and kept a makeshift darkroom for years. I always find it a fun exercise to go back into my files and search for images that I feel might convert well. Not all of them do. All input is welcome on what works and what doesn't.
Thanks for taking a look !
Gary
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Jun 13, 2026 at 08:29 AM
p.1 #2B&W Conversions
A delight to view Gary. 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 - Last are the standouts for me. This might be my pregidice for contrast though sometimes a lack of contrast can be stunning.
What method do you use for B&W conversion?
Morris
What method do you use for B&W conversion?
Morris
Jun 13, 2026 at 08:59 AM
p.1 #3B&W Conversions
I have always had a soft spot for B&W, maybe less so for wildlife than other subjects (landscape, architecture), but you did a nice job on this excellent selection. The bears and the terns don't work that well for me but overall great work.
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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morris wrote:
A delight to view Gary. 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 - Last are the standouts for me. This might be my pregidice for contrast though sometimes a lack of contrast can be stunning.
What method do you use for B&W conversion?
Morris
Thanks very much for the input Morris !
A delight to view Gary. 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 - Last are the standouts for me. This might be my pregidice for contrast though sometimes a lack of contrast can be stunning.
What method do you use for B&W conversion?
Morris
Thanks very much for the input Morris !
Jun 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
p.1 #5B&W Conversions
Candor wrote:
I have always had a soft spot for B&W, maybe less so for wildlife than other subjects (landscape, architecture), but you did a nice job on this excellent selection. The bears and the terns don't work that well for me but overall great work.
Really appreciate your feedback Candor. Thank you !
I have always had a soft spot for B&W, maybe less so for wildlife than other subjects (landscape, architecture), but you did a nice job on this excellent selection. The bears and the terns don't work that well for me but overall great work.
Really appreciate your feedback Candor. Thank you !
Jun 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Me too, Gramps!
I've often found that a B&W conversion can be much more impactful than the color version. It can sometimes better present the image in its best and most basic element - proper exposure.
Light illuminates, shadows define. B&W imagery tells no lies.
Wonderful set. Thanks very much for sharing.
Paul
I've often found that a B&W conversion can be much more impactful than the color version. It can sometimes better present the image in its best and most basic element - proper exposure.
Light illuminates, shadows define. B&W imagery tells no lies.
Wonderful set. Thanks very much for sharing.
Paul
Jun 13, 2026 at 01:47 PM
p.1 #7B&W Conversions
sum1sgrampa wrote:
What method do you use for B&W conversion?
MorrisThanks very much for the input Morris !
Sorry Morris. I overlooked your question
I used Nik Silver Efex for these.
morris wrote
A delight to view Gary. 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 - Last are the standouts for me. This might be my pregidice for contrast though sometimes a lack of contrast can be stunning.What method do you use for B&W conversion?
Morris
Sorry Morris. I overlooked your question
I used Nik Silver Efex for these. Jun 13, 2026 at 07:17 PM
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probishaw wrote:
Me too, Gramps!
I've often found that a B&W conversion can be much more impactful than the color version. It can sometimes better present the image in its best and most basic element - proper exposure.
Light illuminates, shadows define. B&W imagery tells no lies.
Wonderful set. Thanks very much for sharing.
Paul
Thanks Paul. Yup, I keep coming back to it. I'd really like to get to the point where I can teach myself to start seeing scenes in B&W at capture. As you say, the balance between light and shadow. I'm not sure I have the discipline for that though
Me too, Gramps!
I've often found that a B&W conversion can be much more impactful than the color version. It can sometimes better present the image in its best and most basic element - proper exposure.
Light illuminates, shadows define. B&W imagery tells no lies.
Wonderful set. Thanks very much for sharing.
Paul
Thanks Paul. Yup, I keep coming back to it. I'd really like to get to the point where I can teach myself to start seeing scenes in B&W at capture. As you say, the balance between light and shadow. I'm not sure I have the discipline for that though
Jun 13, 2026 at 07:21 PM