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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: armand on May 03, 2020, 01:35:14 pm

Title: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 03, 2020, 01:35:14 pm

I got the idea after seeing that photo competition of B&W flowers.

Here is an initial batch.

(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896117-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896118-4.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896121-4.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896119-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896120-4.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896122-4.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896123-4.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896124-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3890896126-5.jpg)

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 03, 2020, 04:57:22 pm

What I see is seven blank screens each with the legend "Content protected by owner."

UPDATE: Yes, it works now. Quite lovely.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 03, 2020, 07:03:09 pm

Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 03, 2020, 04:57:22 pm

What I see is seven blank screens each with the legend "Content protected by owner."

Sorry about that, I think I figured it out the problem. Is it working now?

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: degrub on May 03, 2020, 10:07:18 pm

Yes

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: RMW on May 03, 2020, 10:07:39 pm

It's working fine now.
#4 is particularly enjoyable to me.
Richard

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on May 04, 2020, 04:46:59 am

Good set.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 04, 2020, 01:23:01 pm

Thank you all!

This has proven a little more challenging than I expected. Some prime candidates that I had in mind worked fine but on others I had to give up. Color selection without having visible edges was a huge headache, particularly where I wanted something significantly different than the default rendering. I did a little reading but I'm still not able to do it well enough that I had to abandon my hopes on some, at least for now. Even using Silver Effex didn't turn out helpful.

Another issue that I didn't expect (I guess not enough B&W photography in the old days) is that yellow and white render practically identical. Trying to get them to differentiate without breaking the transitions was another headache.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 04, 2020, 01:27:44 pm

A second set

(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319941-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319942-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319945-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319943-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319944-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319947-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319948-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3891319951-5.jpg)

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 04, 2020, 04:24:55 pm

I think these are quite effective.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 05, 2020, 03:04:50 pm

Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 04, 2020, 04:24:55 pm

I think these are quite effective.

Thank you Eric!

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on May 06, 2020, 05:04:05 pm

What wonders can be found even in one's own backyard, if only we normally took the time to look so close to home.

Bravo!

Dave

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 07, 2020, 11:24:26 am

Thank you Dave!


PS. I should also thank Jeremy for posting that link which gave me the needed motivation.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 15, 2020, 08:20:31 pm

Few more

(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3896536602-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3896536603-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3896536601-5.jpg)

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: degrub on May 15, 2020, 09:08:52 pm

really like like the first two, especially the first. neat effect and isolation.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 15, 2020, 09:13:17 pm

Thank you. It's fun experimenting with different angles/points of view.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on May 16, 2020, 11:00:40 am

Quote from: degrub on May 15, 2020, 09:08:52 pm

really like like the first two, especially the first. neat effect and isolation.

Me too.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Alan Klein on May 16, 2020, 11:15:19 am

Very nicely done.

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: langier on May 16, 2020, 02:15:51 pm

+1! Nice collection nicely done!

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on May 17, 2020, 12:59:36 pm

Thank you all!

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on June 10, 2020, 08:56:36 pm

The show must go on!


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776262-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776250-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776245-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776248-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776254-5.jpg)

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on June 11, 2020, 06:51:06 am

Wow some amazing work on display here Armand.

I think another Bravo is merited here and I particularly like the first and the fourth from the original set - excellent..!

Dave

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on June 11, 2020, 10:29:38 pm

Thank you Dave, much appreciated!

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: francois on June 12, 2020, 09:52:10 am

Too many excellents shots in this thread…
Bravo!

Title: Re: B&W backyard
Post by: armand on June 13, 2020, 01:44:55 pm

Thank you Francois!


Few more for good measure  ;)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776240-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776259-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776241-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776244-5.jpg)


(https://armandtanase.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3909776246-5.jpg)