Landscape Southern France in B&W

I thought I'd try something different and convert some of my holiday photos in B&W. What do you think, is a path to be further explored, or should I stick to colour?

#1

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#2

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#3

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#4

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#5

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[flippedgazelle]

#'s 3 & 4 for me, Rense. They are delectable...

[goddo31]

Rense, these are really good.

I have been experimenting with B&W landscape type shots recently and IMO they are great when done nicely. You're off to a good start!

I would suggest you have a look at split toning as well, if you haven't already.

[paulyrichard]

A good series, Rense. Don't forget about gettin' some lighter tones in the foliage with the green and yellow channels, especially for #3. Jus' my two penneth...

[KierraElizabeth]

Originally Posted by flippedgazelle

#'s 3 & 4 for me, Rense. They are delectable...

This was my thinking exactly.

[Ash]

For me, 1-3 are all brilliant. The B&W conversion is beautiful.
#3 is just stunning. The cloud formations are like icing to the cake.

[dcmsox2004]

3,4+5.... lovely compositions... especially the perspective in 4... looking forward to more b+w's rense... you're off to a flying start...

[Cactisboy]

I say continue with your B&W experiment, these are very good. As stated above, #3 really nice, and a very interesting cloud formation. Thanks!

[Rense]

Originally Posted by flippedgazelle

#'s 3 & 4 for me, Rense. They are delectable...

Thank you!

Originally Posted by goddo31

Rense, these are really good.

I have been experimenting with B&W landscape type shots recently and IMO they are great when done nicely. You're off to a good start!

I would suggest you have a look at split toning as well, if you haven't already.

Thanks a lot! Sometimes I use split toning, but I did not try it for these, and I probably will, if I can find time...

Originally Posted by paulyrichard

A good series, Rense. Don't forget about gettin' some lighter tones in the foliage with the green and yellow channels, especially for #3. Jus' my two penneth...

Thanks Paul. I tried to get lighter tones in the foliage, but apparently it's not enough. I will try it again!

[Rense]

Originally Posted by Ash

For me, 1-3 are all brilliant. The B&W conversion is beautiful.
#3 is just stunning. The cloud formations are like icing to the cake.

Thanks Ash! The scenery did it in nr3, although the light was harsh and the atmosphere full of dust. I had to remove quite a lot of bluish in the background, and this is why I dislike the colour version...

Originally Posted by dcmsox2004

3,4+5.... lovely compositions... especially the perspective in 4... looking forward to more b+w's rense... you're off to a flying start...

Thanks dcmsox! Nr. 4 is taken vertically in the entrance of the Grottes de Choranche.

Originally Posted by Cactisboy

I say continue with your B&W experiment, these are very good. As stated above, #3 really nice, and a very interesting cloud formation. Thanks!

Thanks a lot! I will continue, as I like B&W more and more...

[ikonographics]

#3 is absolutely stunning!

[res3567]

They are all good shots but #3 has it all; coposition, framing and that awesome pop of them clouds!

[Taff]

I don't know who said Landscapes shouls have been done in colour, It surely was NOT Mr Adams

[Rense]

Originally Posted by KierraElizabeth

This was my thinking exactly.

Originally Posted by ikonographics

#3 is absolutely stunning!

Thank you both for your kind words!

[Rense]

Originally Posted by res3567

They are all good shots but #3 has it all; coposition, framing and that awesome pop of them clouds!

Thank you Rob!

Originally Posted by Taff

I don't know who said Landscapes shouls have been done in colour, It surely was NOT Mr Adams

, thanks for this great compliment! At least I reminded you on him, which I feel as an honour!