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Agave 2
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Agave 2

by Preston Birdwell

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 2, 2014227 views7 comments
Here's another Agave, converted to B&W. I really liked the light and the textures.

Nikon D-7100
18-140 DX Nikkor
Converted using B&W adjustment layer in CS6, and TK's Masks
September 2014

Please see the larger version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated. :smile:

--P

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 2, 2014 at 9:25 PM
Thumbnail looks a bit average so I was pleasantly surprised when the image loaded. Love the patterns and contrasting textures.
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 3, 2014 at 12:10 AM
I like this better than the color one.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 3, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Another strong agave image Preston. I like the comp and there's a nice amount of textural detail as well. Since the lower right corner is in shadow I might darken the other corners a bit to balance it out and create a vignette to keep the viewer's eye on the center of the image. One of my favorite subjects - I may have to try shooting these again.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on October 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM
Lovely texture and patterns Preston
Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 4, 2014 at 6:46 AM
Very nice Preston, beautiful comp, tones and textures, it will make an excellent print.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 4, 2014 at 11:20 AM
Without the color it gives more thought toward the actual lines, textures and other aspects, Preston. I do still lean toward the color version for my own likes, but both are excellent. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 6, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Beautiful!! I might burn the edge of the agave edge lower left side, but really minor. Very fine image.
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments