That would be just fine.

The topic is "black and white" and members are invited to interpret that how they will.

This is an older photo in color I took, but I would think that it fits the theme and there was no black/white color conversion.



It is possible to take an all color photo that would work for the topic if shot with the topic in mind. That said, there have been a few all color enteries that have been rejected because they clearly didn't have anything to do with the "black and white" topic (say a photo of a HB/W MINI at the beach).

 

Yes, I am tinting them. Specifically from my prior color -> B&W instructions, I'm coloring the top Hue/Sat layer, Hue set to 30-50 ballpark, and Sat at 15. I'll get you to use PS Elements before too long Kurt, stop trying to resist, come to the creative side.

I adore the classic Minis and relish any chances to photograph them; maybe someday I'll even own one? However, the "color" photo Dave B. just posted is gorgeous. I think Juan hit it on the head when he said it comes down to lines, textures, and shapes for B&W. I doubt this is the place to discuss whether the Rover or BMW Mini has more photogenic lines. That said, I do hope to find a classic Mini to use for this month's contest, but reserve the right to use an good photo of a new Mini instead.

Juan, please do add your photo to the reflections thread as it is a perfect fit. I'm personally not seeing the need however for the red brake calipers as my eyes are already attracted to that portion of the photo because of the lines direction. The photo already has great flow due to the lines present. Maybe this effect is just getting a bit overdone in my opinion. It seems to work better when a subject needs to be drawn out and highlighted, or when a background is too cluttered or distracting. This would work perfectly for a big brake kit advertisement though.

For example, on this photo posted to another thread today, does the yellow brushed back in do anything to make the photo more attractive or is it just Hollywood gimmickry?

 

Not sure where you found this post Juan, but the photos from the link really make me want to go to Baltimore and view the fantastic architecture there. It illustrates your point perfectly. Thank you!

 

NOOOooooo!!!!!!....:impatient
I'de rather be motoring.
I'll fess up, some of my shots on Flickr have had moderate tweaking, I even took out a light post in one. *ooooh*

 

I remember the first time I painted something out of a photo.

 

For the record, this was the photo.

The light post was coming out of the bed.

 

Alas, if only there had been a MINI on front of me when I took this pic... and it had been taken this month...

 

I hope you weren't hurt or any damage came upon your MINI.

-Juan

 

I'm not so fond of the selective color in that application. The full color version of the car was my favorite.

 

Motored for a good fog shot this morning, was hoping to be IN the fog. Discovered a new phase in a subdivision with this cool culdesac.

Juan, my clicker finger was sore for awhile.

 

That's a very neat picture .

 

Whoa.

What's the color version look like Kurt? The B&W is very cool. All the fog worked well to add some white.

 

Geez Louise Kurt, that's is one cool shot! You got that balance going between the tree and your MINI.
I agree with Dave about the fog working well with the white sky.

Ouch! I'm suffering myself with a bit of carpal tunnel. Between the computer and camera clicking, it's taking its toll. (am wearing a wrist splint as I type.)

-Juan

 

Outstanding photo Kurt. Mental note made, reduce the clutter in my photos to be more clean like Kurt's photo.

 

Thanks for the pat-on-the-back guys.

When converting to b&w, the sky gets white anyway, the fog made a great backdrop to cover the cluttery hill. I'm also thinking Zen (which ain't much); I just cringe at junk that distacts from the subject. I better spend more time on my official entry...

 

I LOVE Diane Aarbus' work! One of my favorites:



Went to a gallery show of her work in SF last year. Amazing to see them "in person". Plus they had displays of her actual notebooks, contact prints and a Nikon F and her Rollei. Gave me goosebumps.

OK. I'm going to fumble my way through PS Elements and try this B&W thang.
Jim

 

Grass is for grazing!
Jim

 

This confirms my decision! I've just finished picking and converting and touching up my entry. But there are still 13 days before deadline, and I'll never know if a better opportunity presents itself, like a trip to Sedona or something. The anguish of being my own worst critic.

BTW: here is an look at my newest setting. Nice background, eh?

 

My first attempt....I can tell already I need to watch out for reflections and it's not as easy as it looks. I didn't notice the owners bike at all until he started talking. It's a '54.

 

Thank goodness for the fog and the low camera angle in the first shot.

 

I shot what I think is going to be my contest entry tonight. One small issue, I forgot my tripod and wound up shooting it hand held at ISO 1600. The finished product doesn't seem any worse for the wear though.

 

. . . or Flagstaff on Aug. 23rd.

 

reminds me of pushing Tri-X to 1600.
I loved the grain.

 

Will you remind me?
I decided against this because it was rushed, and is out of focus... and too late for the Out-of -Focus theme.

I admire those who can photograph in urban settings.

 

I wish I could say there was something appealing about digital noise.

A little Neat Image cleaned things up nicely.

I wish I would have shot at ISO 3200 just to see how much worse the noise was. I didn't remember the D200 would push ISO that hard until tonight when I was spinning the subcommand dial.