Just Black and White-ur B/W Monochrome photos here

**RobA_Oz** · 11-24-2020, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Thank you! Yes, the white background really kills b&w images in particular. I have changed to the "dark" theme, makes most images look much better

It's a single shot cropped to X-Pan format (65x24).

Thanks. I’d never considered changing the background for that reason. I’ll give it a try.

**paulh** · 11-24-2020, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by savoche

I have changed to the "dark" theme, makes most images look much better

Absolutely does.

**UncleVanya** · 11-24-2020, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by noelcmn

I really like this centipede? I had to go back and view it again.

**noelcmn** · 11-24-2020, 11:18 PM - **3 Likes**

Thank you Uncle. The color version on the Flickr page is much better. Here is another perspective

**rayallen** · 11-24-2020, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Thank you Uncle. The color version on the Flickr page is much better. Here is another perspective

Oh, it sure was colourful.

Benz3ne · 11-25-2020, 01:09 AM - **5 Likes**

Uh-oh. Spotted at home. Gearing up for Crimbo.

Porffor · 11-25-2020, 05:26 AM - **6 Likes**

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Still practicing

Benz3ne · 11-25-2020, 08:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Porffor

palm2 bw by Jane English

Still practicing

Dda iawn, looks good!
My only take-it-or-leave-it suggestion (and I truly mean that - no offence taken if you tell me to stick it up my...) might be to try at a higher ISO and bump up that shutter speed. If you're particularly steady-handed you can certainly manage 1/10s at 55mm handheld, but bumping the ISO to 400 in this case, having the shutter speed at 1/20s would make it easier to avoid any motion blur.
It doesn't detract from the image in this case, but it generally helps!
I found on APS-C cameras that ISO 800 is usually a good place to 'stop'*. On full-frame cameras I've pushed to ISO 3200 for colour without too much negative impact, or ISO 5000 with B&W.
Lastly, I've found that pushing ISO higher on B&W shots has far fewer negative connotations than high-ISO colour shots!

The take-home however is keep up the good work!

*I say stop, but really push it up as much as you need to - if there's an opportunity for a one-off shot, in gloomy conditions, and ISO 1600/3200/6400 is all that will suffice for you to get a good shutter speed go for it! Getting that shot is more important than a bit of noise.

**paulh** · 11-25-2020, 12:18 PM - **7 Likes**

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Originally posted by Porffor

Still practicing

Nice one! I agree with @Benz3ne above - with the K100D you can easily use iso400 or even iso800 to bump up your shutter speed. Especially true for black & white. Keep up the good work

**jacamar** · 11-25-2020, 01:46 PM - **8 Likes**

Porffor · 11-25-2020, 02:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Dda iawn, looks good!
My only take-it-or-leave-it suggestion (and I truly mean that - no offence taken if you tell me to stick it up my...) might be to try at a higher ISO and bump up that shutter speed. If you're particularly steady-handed you can certainly manage 1/10s at 55mm handheld, but bumping the ISO to 400 in this case, having the shutter speed at 1/20s would make it easier to avoid any motion blur.
It doesn't detract from the image in this case, but it generally helps!
I found on APS-C cameras that ISO 800 is usually a good place to 'stop'*. On full-frame cameras I've pushed to ISO 3200 for colour without too much negative impact, or ISO 5000 with B&W.
Lastly, I've found that pushing ISO higher on B&W shots has far fewer negative connotations than high-ISO colour shots!

The take-home however is keep up the good work!

*I say stop, but really push it up as much as you need to - if there's an opportunity for a one-off shot, in gloomy conditions, and ISO 1600/3200/6400 is all that will suffice for you to get a good shutter speed go for it! Getting that shot is more important than a bit of noise.

Thank you!

Definitely not taken offence as you know how new I am, and am very accepting of positive help. Funnily enough I wacked my ISO up to 3200 (max for my K100D) for a sunset picture earlier - using the manual long 80-210mm lens I have been trying to use. Lots of noise but it got the picture.

Also had a lovely close up of an orchid bud by diffusing the flash With super fast shutter speed. so am playing around. Have changed settings as you suggest - I have a habit of walking the garden (even when it's muddy like it is just now) first thing in the morning (not super early just when I get up). It kept me sane in lockdown.

Will have a play with B&W more, thanks again.

Porffor · 11-25-2020, 05:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

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Nice one! I agree with @Benz3ne above - with the K100D you can easily use iso400 or even iso800 to bump up your shutter speed. Especially true for black & white. Keep up the good work

Thank you! Gives me a good direction to go.

Benz3ne · 11-26-2020, 12:57 AM - **6 Likes**

I'm not normally sold on faded-sepia type shots but this one sings out to me. I did also do an edit in B&W but I think this finds just a little more favour for me.

**noelcmn** · 11-26-2020, 02:08 AM - **5 Likes**

One of the kids in the congregation

Porffor · 11-26-2020, 05:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Frosty morning in SW Wales, UK
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11-25-2020, 05:26 AM - 6 Likes	#21307
Porffor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW Wales, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 164	[IMG][/IMG] Still practicing

11-26-2020, 05:21 AM - 3 Likes	#21315
Porffor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW Wales, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 164	Frosty morning in SW Wales, UK [IMG][/IMG] ---------- Post added 11-26-20 at 06:02 AM ---------- [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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11-24-2020, 12:53 PM	#21301
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by savoche Thank you! Yes, the white background really kills b&w images in particular. I have changed to the "dark" theme, makes most images look much better It's a single shot cropped to X-Pan format (65x24). Thanks. I’d never considered changing the background for that reason. I’ll give it a try.

11-24-2020, 12:55 PM	#21302
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by savoche I have changed to the "dark" theme, makes most images look much better Absolutely does.

11-24-2020, 07:33 PM	#21303
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Originally posted by noelcmn I really like this centipede? I had to go back and view it again.

11-24-2020, 11:18 PM - 3 Likes	#21304
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,182	Thank you Uncle. The color version on the Flickr page is much better. Here is another perspective

11-24-2020, 11:46 PM	#21305
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by noelcmn Thank you Uncle. The color version on the Flickr page is much better. Here is another perspective Oh, it sure was colourful.

11-25-2020, 01:09 AM - 5 Likes	#21306
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Uh-oh. Spotted at home. Gearing up for Crimbo.

11-25-2020, 08:47 AM - 2 Likes	#21308
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by Porffor palm2 bw by Jane English Still practicing Dda iawn, looks good! My only take-it-or-leave-it suggestion (and I truly mean that - no offence taken if you tell me to stick it up my...) might be to try at a higher ISO and bump up that shutter speed. If you're particularly steady-handed you can certainly manage 1/10s at 55mm handheld, but bumping the ISO to 400 in this case, having the shutter speed at 1/20s would make it easier to avoid any motion blur. It doesn't detract from the image in this case, but it generally helps! I found on APS-C cameras that ISO 800 is usually a good place to 'stop'. On full-frame cameras I've pushed to ISO 3200 for colour without too much negative impact, or ISO 5000 with B&W. Lastly, I've found that pushing ISO higher on B&W shots has far fewer negative connotations than high-ISO colour shots! The take-home however is keep up the good work! I say stop, but really push it up as much as you need to - if there's an opportunity for a one-off shot, in gloomy conditions, and ISO 1600/3200/6400 is all that will suffice for you to get a good shutter speed go for it! Getting that shot is more important than a bit of noise.

11-25-2020, 12:18 PM - 7 Likes	#21309
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	---------- Post added 11-25-20 at 02:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by Porffor Still practicing Nice one! I agree with @Benz3ne above - with the K100D you can easily use iso400 or even iso800 to bump up your shutter speed. Especially true for black & white. Keep up the good work

11-25-2020, 01:46 PM - 8 Likes	#21310
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443

11-25-2020, 02:58 PM - 1 Like	#21311
Porffor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW Wales, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 164	Originally posted by Benz3ne Dda iawn, looks good! My only take-it-or-leave-it suggestion (and I truly mean that - no offence taken if you tell me to stick it up my...) might be to try at a higher ISO and bump up that shutter speed. If you're particularly steady-handed you can certainly manage 1/10s at 55mm handheld, but bumping the ISO to 400 in this case, having the shutter speed at 1/20s would make it easier to avoid any motion blur. It doesn't detract from the image in this case, but it generally helps! I found on APS-C cameras that ISO 800 is usually a good place to 'stop'. On full-frame cameras I've pushed to ISO 3200 for colour without too much negative impact, or ISO 5000 with B&W. Lastly, I've found that pushing ISO higher on B&W shots has far fewer negative connotations than high-ISO colour shots! The take-home however is keep up the good work! I say stop, but really push it up as much as you need to - if there's an opportunity for a one-off shot, in gloomy conditions, and ISO 1600/3200/6400 is all that will suffice for you to get a good shutter speed go for it! Getting that shot is more important than a bit of noise. Thank you! Definitely not taken offence as you know how new I am, and am very accepting of positive help. Funnily enough I wacked my ISO up to 3200 (max for my K100D) for a sunset picture earlier - using the manual long 80-210mm lens I have been trying to use. Lots of noise but it got the picture. Also had a lovely close up of an orchid bud by diffusing the flash With super fast shutter speed. so am playing around. Have changed settings as you suggest - I have a habit of walking the garden (even when it's muddy like it is just now) first thing in the morning (not super early just when I get up). It kept me sane in lockdown. Will have a play with B&W more, thanks again.

11-25-2020, 05:17 PM - 1 Like	#21312
Porffor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW Wales, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 164	Originally posted by paulh ---------- Post added 11-25-20 at 02:31 PM ---------- Nice one! I agree with @Benz3ne above - with the K100D you can easily use iso400 or even iso800 to bump up your shutter speed. Especially true for black & white. Keep up the good work Thank you! Gives me a good direction to go.

11-26-2020, 12:57 AM - 6 Likes	#21313
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	I'm not normally sold on faded-sepia type shots but this one sings out to me. I did also do an edit in B&W but I think this finds just a little more favour for me.

11-26-2020, 02:08 AM - 5 Likes	#21314
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,182	One of the kids in the congregation