A try at B&W

A try at B&W · 10:12 AM

I shot the steamboats of Lake Geneva already quite often, this time, I tried to turn the photos into B&W (under PS):

K20D, DA*200

K20D, DA*200

What do you think? Comments and critiques are welcome

Jimbo · 05-23-2009, 10:58 AM

Really like the second one. Nicely done. JIM

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-23-2009, 12:14 PM

The second one works very well, thanks for posting.

axl · 05-23-2009, 01:03 PM

I like the second one,
on the first there is something missing but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Maybe a bit "higher" key would do the trick...
but good attempts...
BR

**Scottnorwo** · 05-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Good shots. I like the second one also.

**Sailor** · 05-23-2009, 07:16 PM

Very nice, Domiique.

Jer

pingflood · 05-23-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by axl

I like the second one,
on the first there is something missing but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Maybe a bit "higher" key would do the trick...
but good attempts...
BR

It is just a bit "flat" -- bumping the exposure and then tweaking the curves should improve it. But the light source appears to be on the far side so only so much can be done there.

Quick levels adjustment:

Damn Brit · 05-23-2009, 07:57 PM

B&W matches the vintage of the boats perfectly.
I'm going to go against the grain and say I prefer the first one best. I think the problem people might have is that it is too clean looking. Perhaps some PS induced vignetting (and some work on contrast) would improve that to give it a more authentic, vintage feel.

Wombat · 05-24-2009, 04:14 AM

What Gary said - my thoughts exactly.

tcom · 05-24-2009, 07:34 AM

Thank you for all the comments. I will have to make further tries at B&W processing.

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05-23-2009, 10:58 AM	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Really like the second one. Nicely done. JIM

05-23-2009, 12:14 PM	#3
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	The second one works very well, thanks for posting.

05-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#4
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I like the second one, on the first there is something missing but I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe a bit "higher" key would do the trick... but good attempts... BR

05-23-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Good shots. I like the second one also.

05-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Very nice, Domiique. Jer

05-23-2009, 07:51 PM	#7
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by axl I like the second one, on the first there is something missing but I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe a bit "higher" key would do the trick... but good attempts... BR It is just a bit "flat" -- bumping the exposure and then tweaking the curves should improve it. But the light source appears to be on the far side so only so much can be done there. Quick levels adjustment:

05-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	B&W matches the vintage of the boats perfectly. I'm going to go against the grain and say I prefer the first one best. I think the problem people might have is that it is too clean looking. Perhaps some PS induced vignetting (and some work on contrast) would improve that to give it a more authentic, vintage feel.

05-24-2009, 04:14 AM	#9
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	What Gary said - my thoughts exactly.

05-24-2009, 07:34 AM	#10
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293 Original Poster	Thank you for all the comments. I will have to make further tries at B&W processing.