Llyn Idwal - B&W conversion

Llyn Idwal - B&W conversion · 03:14 PM

Just revisiting a few recent shots to try-out a couple of B&W conversions as it's something I've never really had much of a go with, not really sure if this one works though, C&C appreciated

simon

Damn Brit · 09-29-2008, 03:16 PM

That's a good conversion Simon, the clouds really pop.
Any chance you can post the original for comparison.

simonkit · 09-29-2008, 03:27 PM

Here's the original for a comparison....

lithos · 09-29-2008, 03:28 PM

I love the definite ring around the lake.

And the fact you didn't do anything silly like over-wrought HDR.

How did you convert to black-and-white?

simonkit · 09-29-2008, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by lithos

I love the definite ring around the lake.

And the fact you didn't do anything silly like over-wrought HDR.

How did you convert to black-and-white?

The ring is a very well walked path, very popular spot this both because of the stunning scenery & because it's within a 15 minute walk of a car park/main road !!

Must admit HDR isn't really my thing either, I try very much to keep my shots natural looking - although B&W isn't exactly that

Conversion wise I did it in ACR using the "convert to Grayscale", played with the sliders a little and then added some more contrast in CS3

thanks

simon

Damn Brit · 09-29-2008, 03:39 PM

I think the trees in the near foreground lost something in the conversion Simon, they look a bit too dark to me.
That was a minor point by the way I don't think the darker trees detract from the image, I really like the picture.

Jimbo · 09-29-2008, 06:52 PM

I happen to like the color one.. nice shot and man Gary has one good eye. Agree about the tree in B&W. . JIM

axl · 09-29-2008, 11:59 PM

I like the colour one better. But next time when you're there, try to move bit to the right side, so you'll get the little tree to little bit to the left side of the peak of the mountain. I think I'd work better.
my 2p
BR Peter

roentarre · 09-30-2008, 12:06 AM

That turns out nicely. Good work

Taff · 09-30-2008, 12:33 AM

I just love the original, I dont seem to have a spot for B&W conversion for landscapes.

But the picture, makes me want to go back to Wales, I left there when i was 12 and I am 40 in 7weeks

beautiful

Taff · 09-30-2008, 12:35 AM

P.S I bookmarked your website, thumbs up for making me homesick

ChrisN · 09-30-2008, 02:42 AM

No offence intended, but to my eyes that looks very "digital"; very unlike a silver-halide B&W image. Now there is no rule that says it has to look like an traditional B&W image - I do accept that. As Damn Brit said, the clouds really stand out against the sky, and I don't think I could get that degree of contrast even with a red filter. I haven't been able to get my digital conversions to look like the traditional B&W film appearance I like, either. Yet.

simonkit · 09-30-2008, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the comments very useful...

I must admit that I'm normally very much a "colour fan" but thought I'd have a go at a few B&W conversions, this one doesn't fully work for me but it's certainly heightened my interest in B&W - I'll definitely be given it a go in future

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09-29-2008, 03:27 PM	#3
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	original Here's the original for a comparison....

09-29-2008, 03:39 PM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	I think the trees in the near foreground lost something in the conversion Simon, they look a bit too dark to me. That was a minor point by the way I don't think the darker trees detract from the image, I really like the picture. Last edited by Damn Brit; 09-29-2008 at 03:46 PM.

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Damn Brit Guest	That's a good conversion Simon, the clouds really pop. Any chance you can post the original for comparison.

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	I love the definite ring around the lake. And the fact you didn't do anything silly like over-wrought HDR. How did you convert to black-and-white?

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simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	Originally posted by lithos I love the definite ring around the lake. And the fact you didn't do anything silly like over-wrought HDR. How did you convert to black-and-white? The ring is a very well walked path, very popular spot this both because of the stunning scenery & because it's within a 15 minute walk of a car park/main road !! Must admit HDR isn't really my thing either, I try very much to keep my shots natural looking - although B&W isn't exactly that Conversion wise I did it in ACR using the "convert to Grayscale", played with the sliders a little and then added some more contrast in CS3 thanks simon

09-29-2008, 06:52 PM	#7
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	I happen to like the color one.. nice shot and man Gary has one good eye. Agree about the tree in B&W. . JIM

09-29-2008, 11:59 PM	#8
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I like the colour one better. But next time when you're there, try to move bit to the right side, so you'll get the little tree to little bit to the left side of the peak of the mountain. I think I'd work better. my 2p BR Peter

09-30-2008, 12:06 AM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That turns out nicely. Good work

09-30-2008, 12:33 AM	#10
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	I just love the original, I dont seem to have a spot for B&W conversion for landscapes. But the picture, makes me want to go back to Wales, I left there when i was 12 and I am 40 in 7weeks beautiful

09-30-2008, 12:35 AM	#11
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	P.S I bookmarked your website, thumbs up for making me homesick

09-30-2008, 02:42 AM	#12
ChrisN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downunda Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	No offence intended, but to my eyes that looks very "digital"; very unlike a silver-halide B&W image. Now there is no rule that says it has to look like an traditional B&W image - I do accept that. As Damn Brit said, the clouds really stand out against the sky, and I don't think I could get that degree of contrast even with a red filter. I haven't been able to get my digital conversions to look like the traditional B&W film appearance I like, either. Yet.

09-30-2008, 09:37 AM	#13
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments very useful... I must admit that I'm normally very much a "colour fan" but thought I'd have a go at a few B&W conversions, this one doesn't fully work for me but it's certainly heightened my interest in B&W - I'll definitely be given it a go in future simon