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08amczb · 10-20-2019, 11:23 AM - **3 Likes**

What do you think about the tones and and contrast of this image? While I think it's a fine image, I always struggle with the BW images in PP.

ginnyfoos · 10-20-2019, 12:08 PM

Beautiful!

**Buckeyemikie** · 10-20-2019, 01:13 PM

Very nice cityscape. I think it would benefit from an "L" shaped crop from left to right.This would eliminate the dark areas that add little if anything to the image. If an element doesn't add, it detracts.

**PenPusher** · 10-20-2019, 01:41 PM

I'd be delighted if it was mine

08amczb · 10-20-2019, 01:59 PM

Thanks for everyone!

Originally posted by Buckeyemikie

Very nice cityscape. I think it would benefit from an "L" shaped crop from left to right.This would eliminate the dark areas that add little if anything to the image. If an element doesn't add, it detracts.

I added the dark side for contrast, when I was there the shape of the shadows caught my eye. Although it is an interesting idea, feel free to download the image and post a crop here. I think you are right, the light side of the image is more important then the dark.

**PJ1** · 10-20-2019, 02:50 PM

It is a nice image. Works well in B&W.

**Buckeyemikie** · 10-20-2019, 04:35 PM

I see what you mean, 08amczb. Maybe lightening the left side to show more detail while still providing the contrast/shadows you liked would work as well or better than my idea.

**Koudi** · 10-21-2019, 04:43 AM

This picture shows the beauty of B&W .A touch more detail in the left dark part would make it more than perfect .

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-21-2019, 08:35 AM

For my part, I like the mood of the looming block of darkness on the left. I don't think a touch more detail in the shadows would hurt the image, but I like it how it is.

08amczb · 10-21-2019, 11:53 AM

The raw contains the information, but there is nothing in the dark. With adding detail I show a boring part of the image. Reading the conversation I think this darkness is more interesting then the wall and the tree there. I tried adding detail with some light, but when the effect becomes visible it also divided the theme, draws the focus from the church. Thanks for everyone!

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by 08amczb

What do you think about the tones and and contrast of this image? While I think it's a fine image, I always struggle with the BW images in PP.

Great contrasts

DeadJohn · 10-23-2019, 11:28 AM

Tones and contrast are good. I think you did a fine job with B&W conversion.

Sky is blown out but that's ok for this scene.

I would experiment with straightening the vertical lines near frame edges. Sometimes that improves a photo but not always.

Bertrand3000 · 10-23-2019, 01:12 PM

I really like this shot as well. It's really well done! I wish it was my street.

08amczb · 10-23-2019, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Tones and contrast are good. I think you did a fine job with B&W conversion.

Sky is blown out but that's ok for this scene.

I would experiment with straightening the vertical lines near frame edges. Sometimes that improves a photo but not always.

Thanks, John! I will try straighten it, I am curious how will it come out with this image.

ChristianRock · 10-23-2019, 01:30 PM

Looks great to me. I love it!

10-20-2019, 11:23 AM - 3 Likes	#1
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Veszprém road BW Lens: Pentax FA 31 ltd. Camera: Pentax KP Photo Location: Veszprém, Hungary ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/250s Aperture: F11 What do you think about the tones and and contrast of this image? While I think it's a fine image, I always struggle with the BW images in PP.

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10-20-2019, 12:08 PM	#2
ginnyfoos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 550	Beautiful!

10-20-2019, 01:13 PM	#3
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 504	Very nice cityscape. I think it would benefit from an "L" shaped crop from left to right.This would eliminate the dark areas that add little if anything to the image. If an element doesn't add, it detracts.

10-20-2019, 01:41 PM	#4
PenPusher Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,048	I'd be delighted if it was mine

10-20-2019, 01:59 PM	#5
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796 Original Poster	Thanks for everyone! Originally posted by Buckeyemikie Very nice cityscape. I think it would benefit from an "L" shaped crop from left to right.This would eliminate the dark areas that add little if anything to the image. If an element doesn't add, it detracts. I added the dark side for contrast, when I was there the shape of the shadows caught my eye. Although it is an interesting idea, feel free to download the image and post a crop here. I think you are right, the light side of the image is more important then the dark.

10-20-2019, 02:50 PM	#6
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	It is a nice image. Works well in B&W.

10-20-2019, 04:35 PM	#7
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 504	I see what you mean, 08amczb. Maybe lightening the left side to show more detail while still providing the contrast/shadows you liked would work as well or better than my idea.

10-21-2019, 04:43 AM	#8
Koudi Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lewedorp , Netherlands Posts: 21	This picture shows the beauty of B&W .A touch more detail in the left dark part would make it more than perfect .

10-21-2019, 08:35 AM	#9
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	For my part, I like the mood of the looming block of darkness on the left. I don't think a touch more detail in the shadows would hurt the image, but I like it how it is.

10-21-2019, 11:53 AM	#10
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796 Original Poster	The raw contains the information, but there is nothing in the dark. With adding detail I show a boring part of the image. Reading the conversation I think this darkness is more interesting then the wall and the tree there. I tried adding detail with some light, but when the effect becomes visible it also divided the theme, draws the focus from the church. Thanks for everyone!

10-23-2019, 12:48 AM	#11
Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by 08amczb What do you think about the tones and and contrast of this image? While I think it's a fine image, I always struggle with the BW images in PP. Great contrasts

10-23-2019, 11:28 AM	#12
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Tones and contrast are good. I think you did a fine job with B&W conversion. Sky is blown out but that's ok for this scene. I would experiment with straightening the vertical lines near frame edges. Sometimes that improves a photo but not always.

10-23-2019, 01:12 PM	#13
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	I really like this shot as well. It's really well done! I wish it was my street.

10-23-2019, 01:27 PM	#14
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796 Original Poster	Originally posted by DeadJohn Tones and contrast are good. I think you did a fine job with B&W conversion. Sky is blown out but that's ok for this scene. I would experiment with straightening the vertical lines near frame edges. Sometimes that improves a photo but not always. Thanks, John! I will try straighten it, I am curious how will it come out with this image.

10-23-2019, 01:30 PM	#15
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Looks great to me. I love it!

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