New Magnolias in Black and White

New Magnolias in Black and White · 01:38 PM

Not too much to say here other than that they're finally out and the first set I ran across and shot was more suited to B&W than it was for colour; mainly because of the lighting.

Bibble Pro for a RAW converter and everything else (B&W also done in Bibble Pro), no USM or anything done after conversion. I'm quite impressed with Bibble, especially their latest Linux version, it's rock solid unlike their last release which crashed on me more than a few times.

Anyway enjoy, state your favorite and of course, C&C is welcome and appreciated!

I'm having fun with high-contrast B&W.

Cheers!
-Asad

Donald · 04-08-2007, 04:50 PM

flowers are difficult in black and white as flowers by nature represent pure colours to us. Yours are pretty good with satisfying contrasty tonal range. Composition is best in 3 and 4.

vinzer · 04-08-2007, 05:33 PM

These B&W conversions are great! I like the last one the best. Great set! Kudos!

Alvin · 04-08-2007, 09:29 PM

I'm a fan of the first two. Very nice!

roentarre · 04-09-2007, 03:12 AM

I like the 3rd one the best. I wondered what the coloured version of the 3rd shot might be...

I missed magnolia the best, only flowering for 2 weeks usually. Not much colour for the autumn here in Melbourne

Asad_Masede · 04-09-2007, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by Donald

flowers are difficult in black and white as flowers by nature represent pure colours to us. Yours are pretty good with satisfying contrasty tonal range. Composition is best in 3 and 4.

Yep, flowers definitely are difficult in B&W, and even harder to appreciate them that way. Thanks, glad you like these.

Cheers!
-Asad

Asad_Masede · 04-09-2007, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by vinzer

These B&W conversions are great! I like the last one the best. Great set! Kudos!

Thanks vinzer!

Cheers,
-Asad

Asad_Masede · 04-09-2007, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by Alvin

I'm a fan of the first two. Very nice!

Thanks Alvin.

Cheers!
-Asad

Asad_Masede · 04-09-2007, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

I like the 3rd one the best. I wondered what the coloured version of the 3rd shot might be...

I missed magnolia the best, only flowering for 2 weeks usually. Not much colour for the autumn here in Melbourne

Thanks! I'll post the colored version soon. Yeah Magnolias come and go fast, I need to find some different colored ones.

Cheers!
-Asad

PeterAM · 04-09-2007, 03:05 PM

First one is beautiful. Some years ago I passed up an opportunity to buy a beautiful B&W flower print by a photographer named Kenro Izu. Still kicking myself about that one. They are, as you say very difficult to get right. You might want to try toning them; the platinum prints that I have seen sorta seem to glow.

Asad_Masede · 04-09-2007, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by PeterAM

First one is beautiful. Some years ago I passed up an opportunity to buy a beautiful B&W flower print by a photographer named Kenro Izu. Still kicking myself about that one. They are, as you say very difficult to get right. You might want to try toning them; the platinum prints that I have seen sorta seem to glow.

I'd be kicking myself too...

I'll definitely try toning with these, thanks for the tip and the compliment!

Cheers,
-Asad

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Donald Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 329	flowers are difficult in black and white as flowers by nature represent pure colours to us. Yours are pretty good with satisfying contrasty tonal range. Composition is best in 3 and 4.

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vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	These B&W conversions are great! I like the last one the best. Great set! Kudos!

04-08-2007, 09:29 PM	#4
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	I'm a fan of the first two. Very nice!

04-09-2007, 03:12 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I like the 3rd one the best. I wondered what the coloured version of the 3rd shot might be... I missed magnolia the best, only flowering for 2 weeks usually. Not much colour for the autumn here in Melbourne

04-09-2007, 02:10 PM	#6
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by Donald flowers are difficult in black and white as flowers by nature represent pure colours to us. Yours are pretty good with satisfying contrasty tonal range. Composition is best in 3 and 4. Yep, flowers definitely are difficult in B&W, and even harder to appreciate them that way. Thanks, glad you like these. Cheers! -Asad

04-09-2007, 02:10 PM	#7
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by vinzer These B&W conversions are great! I like the last one the best. Great set! Kudos! Thanks vinzer! Cheers, -Asad

04-09-2007, 02:11 PM	#8
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alvin I'm a fan of the first two. Very nice! Thanks Alvin. Cheers! -Asad

04-09-2007, 02:13 PM	#9
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre I like the 3rd one the best. I wondered what the coloured version of the 3rd shot might be... I missed magnolia the best, only flowering for 2 weeks usually. Not much colour for the autumn here in Melbourne Thanks! I'll post the colored version soon. Yeah Magnolias come and go fast, I need to find some different colored ones. Cheers! -Asad

04-09-2007, 03:05 PM	#10
PeterAM Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 539	First one is beautiful. Some years ago I passed up an opportunity to buy a beautiful B&W flower print by a photographer named Kenro Izu. Still kicking myself about that one. They are, as you say very difficult to get right. You might want to try toning them; the platinum prints that I have seen sorta seem to glow.

04-09-2007, 03:38 PM	#11
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by PeterAM First one is beautiful. Some years ago I passed up an opportunity to buy a beautiful B&W flower print by a photographer named Kenro Izu. Still kicking myself about that one. They are, as you say very difficult to get right. You might want to try toning them; the platinum prints that I have seen sorta seem to glow. I'd be kicking myself too... I'll definitely try toning with these, thanks for the tip and the compliment! Cheers, -Asad

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