Thematic The 2020 Monthly Challenge - February - Black and White

**djb47** · 02-12-2020, 10:19 AM - **1 Like**

Feb 12 -- Another dreary and damp day here so it's an inside photo, a bag of flowers

K5/Sigma 28-80mm Macro

**aslyfox** · 02-12-2020, 02:57 PM - **3 Likes**

snow falling today

**Cerebum** · 02-12-2020, 04:01 PM - **1 Like**

I used my better b&w in the single in, doh! I like this one too. I prefer the image but the contrast isn't quite as good. KP &18-135

ChristianRock · 02-12-2020, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I used my better b&w in the single in, doh! I like this one too. I prefer the image but the contrast isn't quite as good. KP &18-135

I think the contrast is perfect. I'm not a fan of the super-contrasty look.

I'm enjoying the look of your B&W pictures by the way, I like some contrast(*) but I also like a natural look that preserves the midtones and you seem to look for that as well. I see you use Lightroom, do you just use that or do you process with plugins?

(*) My reference for black and white photography is Clyde Butcher...

Last edited by ChristianRock; 02-12-2020 at 04:58 PM.

**aslyfox** · 02-12-2020, 05:16 PM - **1 Like**

trees and more snowfall in my back yard

**ashurbanipal** · 02-12-2020, 09:29 PM - **1 Like**

Experimenting with in-camera HDR and monochrome settings:

**Cerebum** · 02-13-2020, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by ashurbanipal

Experimenting with in-camera HDR and monochrome settings:

What lovely textures

**pepperberry farm** · 02-13-2020, 03:51 AM - **3 Likes**

**Cerebum** · 02-13-2020, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I think the contrast is perfect. I'm not a fan of the super-contrasty look.

I'm enjoying the look of your B&W pictures by the way, I like some contrast(*) but I also like a natural look that preserves the midtones and you seem to look for that as well. I see you use Lightroom, do you just use that or do you process with plugins?

(*) My reference for black and white photography is Clyde Butcher...

Thanks a lot

I love b&w
I always add contrast, texture and clarity but my starting point are the black and white profiles. Sometimes I fiddle with tone curves but I need more practice. I am using light room cc on my tablet so don't have the control I would like. Clyde butcher is new to me but he is exactly where I want to be with the look and style

as for continuing, I love B&W and may make it my thing lolol to that end, next month is exclusively black and white for me

the plan is to get use to seeing in mono. I know it won't get the likes in my photographic society but I never shot for likes and my arbiter is me

although, I can be a right *@#₹&%*! Lol

**pepperberry farm** · 02-13-2020, 03:52 AM - **3 Likes**

**savoche** · 02-13-2020, 12:36 PM - **6 Likes**

I have some catching up to do for February, then... Not that I have b&w shots from every single day.

1st

5th

7th

10th (admittedly not b&w, but at least monochrome)

11th

12th

13th

**djb47** · 02-13-2020, 01:04 PM - **5 Likes**

Feb 13 - Cassie enjoying some dry weather

K5/ F35-70 Macro

**Cerebum** · 02-13-2020, 03:11 PM - **4 Likes**

This wasn't shot as a b&w but it made a fairly good one. It was a late blue hour shot so I used a red filter to darken the sea and sky and make the boats pop a little more

KP & 18-135mm

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-13-2020, 07:09 PM - **3 Likes**

I haven’t had time to do daily, but at least once a week, not shot specifically for B&W, but I like it better this way. Adobe B&W Profile 02 in mobile LR, having to work on iPad this week instead of LR

**ashurbanipal** · 02-13-2020, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

What lovely textures

Thanks!

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02-12-2020, 10:19 AM - 1 Like	#76
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,559	Feb 12 -- Another dreary and damp day here so it's an inside photo, a bag of flowers K5/Sigma 28-80mm Macro

02-12-2020, 04:01 PM - 1 Like	#78
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	I used my better b&w in the single in, doh! I like this one too. I prefer the image but the contrast isn't quite as good. KP &18-135

02-12-2020, 04:52 PM	#79
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cerebum I used my better b&w in the single in, doh! I like this one too. I prefer the image but the contrast isn't quite as good. KP &18-135 I think the contrast is perfect. I'm not a fan of the super-contrasty look. I'm enjoying the look of your B&W pictures by the way, I like some contrast() but I also like a natural look that preserves the midtones and you seem to look for that as well. I see you use Lightroom, do you just use that or do you process with plugins? () My reference for black and white photography is Clyde Butcher... Last edited by ChristianRock; 02-12-2020 at 04:58 PM.

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ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 514	Experimenting with in-camera HDR and monochrome settings:

02-13-2020, 03:09 AM	#82
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by ashurbanipal Experimenting with in-camera HDR and monochrome settings: What lovely textures

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02-13-2020, 03:52 AM	#84
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by ChristianRock I think the contrast is perfect. I'm not a fan of the super-contrasty look. I'm enjoying the look of your B&W pictures by the way, I like some contrast() but I also like a natural look that preserves the midtones and you seem to look for that as well. I see you use Lightroom, do you just use that or do you process with plugins? () My reference for black and white photography is Clyde Butcher... Thanks a lot I love b&w I always add contrast, texture and clarity but my starting point are the black and white profiles. Sometimes I fiddle with tone curves but I need more practice. I am using light room cc on my tablet so don't have the control I would like. Clyde butcher is new to me but he is exactly where I want to be with the look and style as for continuing, I love B&W and may make it my thing lolol to that end, next month is exclusively black and white for me the plan is to get use to seeing in mono. I know it won't get the likes in my photographic society but I never shot for likes and my arbiter is me although, I can be a right @#₹&%! Lol

02-13-2020, 03:52 AM - 3 Likes	#85
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I have some catching up to do for February, then... Not that I have b&w shots from every single day. 1st 5th 7th 10th (admittedly not b&w, but at least monochrome) 11th 12th 13th

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djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,559	Feb 13 - Cassie enjoying some dry weather K5/ F35-70 Macro

02-13-2020, 03:11 PM - 4 Likes	#88
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	This wasn't shot as a b&w but it made a fairly good one. It was a late blue hour shot so I used a red filter to darken the sea and sky and make the boats pop a little more KP & 18-135mm

02-13-2020, 07:09 PM - 3 Likes	#89
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	I haven’t had time to do daily, but at least once a week, not shot specifically for B&W, but I like it better this way. Adobe B&W Profile 02 in mobile LR, having to work on iPad this week instead of LR

02-13-2020, 08:29 PM	#90
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 514	Originally posted by Cerebum What lovely textures Thanks!

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