Beauty in black and white

[Pirate Neilsouth]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3778130094_6e74ae2ef6_o.jpg

Lovely old farm situated in a field of white

[Antarctican]

It's interesting how there are 3 distinct levels to the image, the light lower level, the dark middle level, and the half-and-half level of the dark and light clouds. The building on the right adds some more visual interest as my eye circles around the shot. Nicely done.

[invisible]

I like it. The canola in the foreground (I assume it's canola) makes the B&W conversion look like a faux IR, which is weird and interesting. I just wish the building was a bit more visible.

[Antarctican]

The canola in the foreground (I assume it's canola) makes the B&W conversion look like a faux IR...I had that same thought when I saw the image.

[Pirate Neilsouth]

I just wish the building was a bit more visible.

In what way? , closer... brighter ?


Thanks guys :naughty:

[invisible]

In what way? , closer... brighter ?
I think it needs more separation from the trees in the background. It probably looks perfect in colour, but in B&W only the roof is clearly defined. Almost all of the detail on the side of the building(s) is lost here. In fact, upon closer inspection, I've just discovered a nice staircase that I hadn't even seen before. Then again, if this was your creative choice, disregard all of the above :) It's a very nice image with or without building detail.

[Antarctican]

^^^ Your monitor might be a bit dark. The staircase is clearly visible on my Mac monitor and in fact the railing of the staircase is reflecting the sunlight, making it stand out

[invisible]

^^^ Your monitor might be a bit dark.
Guilty as charged :blush: My old, tired eyes need a monitor a bit on the dark side.

[Pirate Neilsouth]

^^^ Your monitor might be a bit dark. The staircase is clearly visible on my Mac monitor and in fact the railing of the staircase is reflecting the sunlight, making it stand out

Well i did calibrate my monitor last week based on the fact that some of my images being abit dark and soft. I made numorus photo's based on the same shot but each time adjusting my monitor when i got the reply too dark or too soft. I finally got it to the point of everything being visible and sharp

Guilty as charged :blush: My old, tired eyes need a monitor a bit on the dark side.

:lol:

[PhotoJet]

Everything is seen, but I think it would be better if the building was dodged to lighten it up. I think it would counter-balance the 'striped' effect just enough to give you eye someplace to stop at that level.

[Pirate Neilsouth]

and FIXED!