Backlit Leaf in B&W

Gallery: FloraPosted June 16, 201367 views6 comments

I had posted something similar last year.

I have now invested in Nik Software (the full version which was available for $125 or so sometime back) and I quite like it for what it can do. This conversion was also done in Silver Efex Pro and manual adjustments to my liking.

ND300s, 200mm F/4 Micronikkor @ F/16, 1/125 Sec, ISO400 and Tripod.

Thanks a lot for your comments on White Daisy and let me know if you like this one. I claim no proficiency when it comes to B&W (or anything for that matter).

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 16, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Nice, Ram. I like the subtle shadings where the leaf is a bit uneven. The intricacy of the veins really comes through in the B&W.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 17, 2013 at 3:27 AM

Fabulous detail, Ram. I like the way the vascular structure stands out as well as the subtle shading that gives form to the leaf.

Fun to see the results people are getting using NIK, isn't it? I'm sure happy with it in my processing.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 17, 2013 at 7:54 AM

Beautiful Ram the tones and patterns are fantastic. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 17, 2013 at 11:39 AM

So nice to see you posting again, Ram ! The daisy was a very attractive return, this ( unusual for you ) conversion has remarkably subtle variations in tone and depth, and a beautifully judged overall pattern.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 17, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Looks good and quite realistic. I especially like how the subtle shading shows off the topography of the leaf.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Pure art, Ram.

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