Black & White Pensive

Pensive · 07:28 AM

The other day, I experimented with my DA 55-300 as a close up lens - here's a shot of a statue at the Texas Sea Center. This one is hand-held, not the best approach, but I'm too lazy to carry a tripod.

Jer

tessfully · 01-24-2011, 07:43 AM

This is very effective with the worn stone, shadow and light. I can see where a tripod might have helped on the cheek area, but everywhere else seems crisp enough for this image. Love the scratches and wear marks, just adds so much character. Your vision of the statue is terrific too. Really really cool!

**WPRESTO** · 01-24-2011, 08:27 AM

Good use of B&W, which is still a powerful way to portray some subjects.

slowpez · 01-24-2011, 08:47 AM

Nicely done Jer. That lens is so versatile.

**Tamia** · 01-24-2011, 08:53 AM

I like it, Jer. The conversion is well done and emphasizes the form and texture well. I continue to be impressed with the photos I see form folks using the 50-300mm.

BlueBubbleBoy · 01-24-2011, 12:56 PM

Nicely done Jer. I also really like the B&W here.

**Bob Harris** · 01-24-2011, 01:08 PM

another great b/w from you Jer, that long lens sure works a lot better than I figured. thanks Bob

charliezap · 01-24-2011, 04:18 PM

Jer-You are certainly getting more creative.

After looking at that shot of the statue I think that I'm going to get myself "stoned"

-----Capn Zap

**Sailor** · 01-24-2011, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

This is very effective with the worn stone, shadow and light. I can see where a tripod might have helped on the cheek area, but everywhere else seems crisp enough for this image. Love the scratches and wear marks, just adds so much character. Your vision of the statue is terrific too. Really really cool!

Thanks so much for such very nice words - I really appreciate it.

Jer

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Good use of B&W, which is still a powerful way to portray some subjects.

Thank you. And I do love B&W.

Jer

Originally posted by slowpez

Nicely done Jer. That lens is so versatile.

Hey, Susan. Thanks and, yeah, this lens does a very good job for the buck, and it's not the size of a rocket launcher - something supremely important to me.

Jer

Originally posted by Tamia

I like it, Jer. The conversion is well done and emphasizes the form and texture well. I continue to be impressed with the photos I see form folks using the 50-300mm.

Appreciate it, Tamia.

Jer

Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy

Nicely done Jer. I also really like the B&W here.

Thanks very much,

Jer

**Sailor** · 01-24-2011, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

another great b/w from you Jer, that long lens sure works a lot better than I figured. thanks Bob

Bob, thanks for the nice words. The lens is a jewel for what it costs and it's (relatively) diminutive size.

Jer

Originally posted by charliezap

Jer-You are certainly getting more creative.

After looking at that shot of the statue I think that I'm going to get myself "stoned"

-----Capn Zap

Hey, thanks Capn - I always said that you put the "rock" in rock n' roll

.

Jer

**eaglem** · 01-24-2011, 06:08 PM

You couldn't really ask for better, the flaws in the stone add value to the character of the image and the tonal qualities are great. Well done in all aspects.

Sparkle · 01-24-2011, 06:25 PM

"Pensive" now that's a thought.

**Sailor** · 01-25-2011, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

You couldn't really ask for better, the flaws in the stone add value to the character of the image and the tonal qualities are great. Well done in all aspects.

Hey, I appreciate the nice words, EM.

Jer

Originally posted by Sparkle

"Pensive" now that's a thought.

And a deep one, at that.

Jer

**dcmsox2004** · 01-25-2011, 11:22 AM

insightful composition jer... sort of reminds me of those folks victimized by the vesuvius eruption... frozen in time and stone.... dave m

Frogfish · 01-25-2011, 12:40 PM

Very cool B&W Jer !

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01-24-2011, 04:18 PM	#8
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Jer-You are certainly getting more creative. After looking at that shot of the statue I think that I'm going to get myself "stoned"-----Capn Zap

01-24-2011, 04:46 PM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris another great b/w from you Jer, that long lens sure works a lot better than I figured. thanks Bob Bob, thanks for the nice words. The lens is a jewel for what it costs and it's (relatively) diminutive size. Jer Originally posted by charliezap Jer-You are certainly getting more creative. After looking at that shot of the statue I think that I'm going to get myself "stoned"-----Capn Zap Hey, thanks Capn - I always said that you put the "rock" in rock n' roll . Jer

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Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	I like it, Jer. The conversion is well done and emphasizes the form and texture well. I continue to be impressed with the photos I see form folks using the 50-300mm.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	another great b/w from you Jer, that long lens sure works a lot better than I figured. thanks Bob

01-24-2011, 04:44 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully This is very effective with the worn stone, shadow and light. I can see where a tripod might have helped on the cheek area, but everywhere else seems crisp enough for this image. Love the scratches and wear marks, just adds so much character. Your vision of the statue is terrific too. Really really cool! Thanks so much for such very nice words - I really appreciate it. Jer Originally posted by WPRESTO Good use of B&W, which is still a powerful way to portray some subjects. Thank you. And I do love B&W. Jer Originally posted by slowpez Nicely done Jer. That lens is so versatile. Hey, Susan. Thanks and, yeah, this lens does a very good job for the buck, and it's not the size of a rocket launcher - something supremely important to me. Jer Originally posted by Tamia I like it, Jer. The conversion is well done and emphasizes the form and texture well. I continue to be impressed with the photos I see form folks using the 50-300mm. Appreciate it, Tamia. Jer Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy Nicely done Jer. I also really like the B&W here. Thanks very much, Jer

01-24-2011, 06:08 PM	#11
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	You couldn't really ask for better, the flaws in the stone add value to the character of the image and the tonal qualities are great. Well done in all aspects.

01-24-2011, 06:25 PM	#12
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	"Pensive" now that's a thought.

01-25-2011, 05:39 AM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem You couldn't really ask for better, the flaws in the stone add value to the character of the image and the tonal qualities are great. Well done in all aspects. Hey, I appreciate the nice words, EM. Jer Originally posted by Sparkle "Pensive" now that's a thought. And a deep one, at that. Jer

01-25-2011, 11:22 AM	#14
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	insightful composition jer... sort of reminds me of those folks victimized by the vesuvius eruption... frozen in time and stone.... dave m

01-25-2011, 12:40 PM	#15
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Very cool B&W Jer !