A Few B&W's for critique

[Foxx]

A few of the shots I've taken lately have come out better when I converted them to B&W. I know B&W is all about the contrast, lighting makes or breaks the picture. So tell me, how are these and what could I have done different/should watch for next time?

As always, thanks for any feedback

#1

#2

#3

 

[markv20]

#1 I like alot, the other 2 dont do much for me

 

[tirediron]

With #1, crop 1/3 (or even a little more) off of the LH side, and I think you've got a winner. The other two... ehhh....

 

[Foxx]

better?

 

[photobykelly]

I agree with tirediron, The cropping on #1 looks much better. Nice job

 

[MissCream]

I love the idea for #1, I like the original crop better I don't think it is as sharp as it could be, it might even be a little soft. I would try and re-shoot it and maybe expose it about a stop more

 

[tirediron]

Better (IMO).

 

[LCARSx32]

I agree with MissCream on #1. I liked it better how it was. #2 could do with cropping about half of the left hand side off, maybe a little less. Although, it'd be better if there was some obvious subject. Like tail lights off in the distance. Something to give it meaning. The last picture suffers from that as well. You could add a hand written note that's mostly out of picture, but you could read "I miss you" or something like that on the part that is visible. It would add an emotional tone to the image. I dunno. I do like the first one tho

 

[dylanstraub]

1st (cropped) and 3rd are best.