Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 22, 2012251 views13 comments
I posted a blue hour version of Mont St Michel a little while ago which most people seem to prefer. Personally I like this one better. Opinions?
Canon 5DMkII, 16-35mm
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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on July 22, 2012 at 10:37 PM
I love the composition herre. Really draws the viewer in nicely. Looks a bit noisy, but with the black and white it makes it look more "vintage" in a way. Neat looking location.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM
There seems to be some noise showing up in this version. Now, that might be what you want to simulate grain? I think the conversion works because of the strong lines and tones. But, I love blue hour photograpy, so I'm still partial to that one.
The comp is still really strong, too.
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 22, 2012 at 11:48 PM
Oh yes, I've got some 'film grain' added in.
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 22, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Wonderful B&W Kah Kit! Love the lines in the crack and surf. Having done B&W film in the olden days for quite some time, the graininess is appreciated. Like this a lot.
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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 23, 2012 at 3:49 PM
I like hte stubtle swirl of the water and the structure is intriguing. I'm wondering why there is so much grain in the water and sky though - (I think it detracts a bit from the image.
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM
It was a personal decision to simulate film grain. I love the look of old B&W photos in my many books by masters like HCB and this it the appearance I'm going for. There's always the colour version for the less nostalgic ;)
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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on July 23, 2012 at 10:10 PM
I love this! B&W for sure. Very nice work, Kah Kit!
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Comment posted by Paul DeCesare on July 24, 2012 at 1:41 AM
Bravo. I was so pulled into the sort-of fantasy world feel I didn't even notice grain added on purpose (I'd starve as a photo editor). Point is, this is such as intriguing image, you wonder "where on earth is this?". The comp is infectious.
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Comment posted by Mark Seawell on July 24, 2012 at 11:54 AM
This is on point. Composition is great as is the subject matter. Love how all roads lead to Rome. Great capture.
Mark
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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on July 24, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Kah Kit, I have to say I like the blue hour version much better. Not only because of the color, but also because of the composition as Mont St Michel is more prominent in the color version.
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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on July 25, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Both versions are beautiful. If I have to choose one, I will pick this BW version. I am fine with the simulated grain.
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Comment posted by David Edwards on July 26, 2012 at 5:22 AM
Cool shot Kah Kit. Love the cracked fg leading line. I do like the b&w treatment, but not too keen on the grain and vignette.
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Comment posted by Ruben Vicente on July 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM
The composition is pretty good and I think it suits perfectly the black & white tone.
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13 commentsThe comp is still really strong, too.
Mark