B&W photography

[mdw]

Hi all,

Today I wanted to shoot in B&W (although I converted the pictures into B&W afterwards) These are some of the results with my dog Noa in it. What do you think of them?

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2.

3.

 

[blackdoglab]

Nothing like a lab for inspiration. Can I borrow your dog?

 

[mdw]

Sure, but you'll have to fly to the Netherlands!!

 

[snotshake]

#1 and #3 need to be in frames. Very emotional.

 

[Olympus8MP]

It may just be my monitor, but 3 is very dark. Maybe brighten the lower midtones a little with curves?

 

[mdw]

Yeah, you're right. 3 is a little dark, but in a way I chose to keep it dark. I will see if I can brighten it up a bit.

Thanx everyone!

 

[MonteMama]

Very regal-looking dog! And I agree that #3 is a little dark.

 

[mdw]

This any better?

 

[Olympus8MP]

yes that is a little better, but I think the dog should be plainly visible. This can be done with the curves tool to brighten the dog but not blow out the sky.

 

[mdw]

Yeah, I tried to do this (selecting the dog and then with curves) but it looks really fake...

 

[ShootHoops]

I like #3.

 

[zendianah]

I love # 3.. Its a little to dark for me..Maybe thats how its suppose to be? I love the composition and the title.

 

[mdw]

I tried it again with the original file. This any better??

 

[terri]

awww, that's nice!

This is a nicely balanced image, too, composition wise. I know that's a Yield or caution sign, but it also works as an arrow pointing down the road. Very effective. :thumbup:

It definitely was too dark before, this version is the best of the lot.

Good job - and beautiful dog!

 

[mdw]

Thanks guys/girls, for your replies!

You don't think the grass on both sides looks fake and flat as it is now...?
I think it is...a bit at least...