Black & White Groyne, Cannes

chaza01 · 09-25-2011, 11:57 AM

rock groyne in france

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**Fries** · 09-25-2011, 01:32 PM

There is just to much space and not enough of interest for my liking. You leave lots of room to showcase the sky, but the sky is rather bland. If the guy fishing is the subject of the photo al longer telephoto lens to get closer would help. With a different B&W conversion it may be possible to get some more detail out of the sky. Hope this helps!

chaza01 · 09-25-2011, 01:53 PM

ill just crop most probs- as far as B and W conversion is concerned, I rely on Gimp - any other suggestions?

Cheers.

**Fries** · 09-25-2011, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by chaza01

ill just crop most probs- as far as B and W conversion is concerned, I rely on Gimp - any other suggestions?

Cheers.

The conversion tool I use is a plug in for Aperture, Photoshop etc (Silver Efex)... So thats of no use for someone using Gimp I guess.

The same goes for the Topaz plug in I've seen people be very satisfied with. And it's hard giving specific help without having the possibility to play around with the original file. I generally start with boosting the structure slider. And to bring out the details in the sky a bit more I would look if a digital red filter helps. The best advice I can give, is to try and try until you stumble on something that really works. It is possible to get very good results without the plug ins I mentioned. I am just not that familiar with the solutions outside my workflow.

bezuidar · 10-26-2011, 03:51 AM

Too much "nothing" on top. apply 1/3 - 2/3 rule maybe. this one is more 1/4 - 3/4. Cool!

Macario · 11-30-2011, 01:40 PM

I personally do not mind the empty sky. Just the B&W conversion isn't too my liking, too gray not enough contrast. ALso I have the feeling that the photo iusn't sharp

09-25-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
chaza01 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LONDON Posts: 136	Groyne, Cannes Lens: pentax-m 50mm f1.7 Camera: Pentax kr Photo Location: cann ISO: 200 Aperture: F8 rock groyne in france Attached Images

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09-25-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	There is just to much space and not enough of interest for my liking. You leave lots of room to showcase the sky, but the sky is rather bland. If the guy fishing is the subject of the photo al longer telephoto lens to get closer would help. With a different B&W conversion it may be possible to get some more detail out of the sky. Hope this helps!

09-25-2011, 01:53 PM	#3
chaza01 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LONDON Posts: 136 Original Poster	ill just crop most probs- as far as B and W conversion is concerned, I rely on Gimp - any other suggestions? Cheers.

09-25-2011, 02:48 PM	#4
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by chaza01 ill just crop most probs- as far as B and W conversion is concerned, I rely on Gimp - any other suggestions? Cheers. The conversion tool I use is a plug in for Aperture, Photoshop etc (Silver Efex)... So thats of no use for someone using Gimp I guess. The same goes for the Topaz plug in I've seen people be very satisfied with. And it's hard giving specific help without having the possibility to play around with the original file. I generally start with boosting the structure slider. And to bring out the details in the sky a bit more I would look if a digital red filter helps. The best advice I can give, is to try and try until you stumble on something that really works. It is possible to get very good results without the plug ins I mentioned. I am just not that familiar with the solutions outside my workflow.

10-26-2011, 03:51 AM	#5
bezuidar Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Centurion, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	Too much "nothing" on top. apply 1/3 - 2/3 rule maybe. this one is more 1/4 - 3/4. Cool!

11-30-2011, 01:40 PM	#6
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	I personally do not mind the empty sky. Just the B&W conversion isn't too my liking, too gray not enough contrast. ALso I have the feeling that the photo iusn't sharp