Rocks in B & W +repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 6, 2011824 views10 comments

There was a suggestion (thanks Paul M) to try a B&W version of my post from a day or two back, (click here) , so I gave it a try using LR and then PS4 for levels adjustment. I don't do many B&W so I'd be interested in feedback.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 16-85 @ 19mm, 10stop ND, 45 sec @ f/18

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on June 6, 2011 at 5:26 AM

Excellent specular light on the rocks. The mood is amazing and I like the somewhat cinematic green tones. I would recommend to take out the magentas in the highlights though - they are too strong an don't work too well for me in here.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on June 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Thanks Andreas, I think I've uploaded the wrong one! Here's what I meant to post..........

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Comment posted by Jody Grigg on June 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM

Neale, I think the green and the bw are both pretty cool versions, I would keep them both IMO.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 6, 2011 at 10:17 AM

My personal preference is the b&w, although the green is pretty cool. The touches of light really stand out against the rocks and the dramatic sky gives the image an interesting mood.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on June 6, 2011 at 1:07 PM

The B&W is nice as the magenta is gone, but I also liked the greenish one. Both work well for me.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 6, 2011 at 1:45 PM

The mysterious light source under such dark skies creates the power in this one.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 6, 2011 at 3:29 PM

very moody shot

i like it

Hamed

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 6, 2011 at 3:50 PM

I'll vote BW. I really like the glistening rocks surrounded by all that dark. The sky adds a lot to the drama.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on June 6, 2011 at 4:55 PM

The b&w repost is fabulous, Neale. The overall dark mood really suits the subject well. The glistening rocks are wonderful in that stormy light. A very nice comp as well.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

I am really liking the B&W! Great sense of mystery and drama. Love the highlights on the rocks!

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