Black & White Weathered

Weathered · 01:55 AM

My wife and I were driving through Oregon wine country when I noticed this dilapidated barn just off the road and couldn't resist pulling over for a quick shot. I didn't have a chance to linger or explore more interesting compositions, but thought I'd share the one shot I came away with. Thanks for looking, as always.

**Ash** · 03-24-2010, 02:42 AM

I like.
Strong and striking B&W conversion well suited to this scene.
Good dramatic cloud cover too,
Well done.

xhanatos · 03-24-2010, 04:29 AM

the pp is a bit much. there's a highly visible halo around the rooftop/sides and there is banding in the clouds.

**Sailor** · 03-24-2010, 04:46 AM

Neat shot - particularly on the fly. Well done.

Jer

PentX Girl · 03-24-2010, 04:23 PM

Great B&W capture!

nate_b · 03-24-2010, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Ash

I like.
Strong and striking B&W conversion well suited to this scene.
Good dramatic cloud cover too,
Well done.

Thanks, Ash. Your C&C is always appreciated. So good to be seeing you on the forums more often these days. I trust all is well.

Originally posted by xhanatos

the pp is a bit much. there's a highly visible halo around the rooftop/sides and there is banding in the clouds.

Thanks for the constructive criticism, Xhanatos. I agree that the pp is heavy-handed, and perhaps distracting to some for the issues mentioned. I may take another crack at it sometime down the road.

Originally posted by Sailor

Neat shot - particularly on the fly. Well done.

Jer

Thanks for stopping by, Jer. Good to hear from you and I appreciate the kind words.

Originally posted by PentX Girl

Great B&W capture!

Thanks, Jan! I appreciate it.

xhanatos · 03-24-2010, 09:46 PM

other than the banding and the halo, the conversion is perfect. love the contrasty sharp image!

curious, what software do you use? i normally get the banding/halo if i push the fill light and highlight recovery in lightroom.

**dcmsox2004** · 03-25-2010, 07:58 AM

wonderful composition....the monocrhome really adds great impact to the subject..
love these relics of the past... thanks for sharing, dave m

KevinR · 03-25-2010, 11:10 AM

Great shot and use of B&W. Thanks for posting this, as I feel inspired to try a few B&W conversions after seeing this quality and style.

nate_b · 03-25-2010, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by xhanatos

other than the banding and the halo, the conversion is perfect. love the contrasty sharp image!

curious, what software do you use? i normally get the banding/halo if i push the fill light and highlight recovery in lightroom.

Thanks, Xhanatos. Right now I'm simply editing out of camera jpegs using GIMP. I plan to purchase some RAW editing software (and a new lens) in the next week or two, however. Any suggestions?

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

wonderful composition....the monocrhome really adds great impact to the subject..
love these relics of the past... thanks for sharing, dave m

Thanks, Dave. I always appreciate your thoughts and comments.

Originally posted by KevinR

Great shot and use of B&W. Thanks for posting this, as I feel inspired to try a few B&W conversions after seeing this quality and style.

Thanks for the kind words, Kevin. Glad you're feeling inspired to do some conversions of your own. I'd love to see how they turn out!

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03-24-2010, 02:42 AM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I like. Strong and striking B&W conversion well suited to this scene. Good dramatic cloud cover too, Well done.

03-24-2010, 04:29 AM	#3
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	the pp is a bit much. there's a highly visible halo around the rooftop/sides and there is banding in the clouds.

03-24-2010, 04:46 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Neat shot - particularly on the fly. Well done. Jer

03-24-2010, 04:23 PM	#5
PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Great B&W capture!

03-24-2010, 08:24 PM	#6
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash I like. Strong and striking B&W conversion well suited to this scene. Good dramatic cloud cover too, Well done. Thanks, Ash. Your C&C is always appreciated. So good to be seeing you on the forums more often these days. I trust all is well. Originally posted by xhanatos the pp is a bit much. there's a highly visible halo around the rooftop/sides and there is banding in the clouds. Thanks for the constructive criticism, Xhanatos. I agree that the pp is heavy-handed, and perhaps distracting to some for the issues mentioned. I may take another crack at it sometime down the road. Originally posted by Sailor Neat shot - particularly on the fly. Well done. Jer Thanks for stopping by, Jer. Good to hear from you and I appreciate the kind words. Originally posted by PentX Girl Great B&W capture! Thanks, Jan! I appreciate it.

03-24-2010, 09:46 PM	#7
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	other than the banding and the halo, the conversion is perfect. love the contrasty sharp image! curious, what software do you use? i normally get the banding/halo if i push the fill light and highlight recovery in lightroom.

03-25-2010, 07:58 AM	#8
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	wonderful composition....the monocrhome really adds great impact to the subject.. love these relics of the past... thanks for sharing, dave m

03-25-2010, 11:10 AM	#9
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Great shot and use of B&W. Thanks for posting this, as I feel inspired to try a few B&W conversions after seeing this quality and style.

03-25-2010, 04:38 PM	#10
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368 Original Poster	Originally posted by xhanatos other than the banding and the halo, the conversion is perfect. love the contrasty sharp image! curious, what software do you use? i normally get the banding/halo if i push the fill light and highlight recovery in lightroom. Thanks, Xhanatos. Right now I'm simply editing out of camera jpegs using GIMP. I plan to purchase some RAW editing software (and a new lens) in the next week or two, however. Any suggestions? Originally posted by dcmsox2004 wonderful composition....the monocrhome really adds great impact to the subject.. love these relics of the past... thanks for sharing, dave m Thanks, Dave. I always appreciate your thoughts and comments. Originally posted by KevinR Great shot and use of B&W. Thanks for posting this, as I feel inspired to try a few B&W conversions after seeing this quality and style. Thanks for the kind words, Kevin. Glad you're feeling inspired to do some conversions of your own. I'd love to see how they turn out!

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