A smattering of B&W Alaskana for consideration.

[Novux]

Been shooting for a year or two now, with some basic gear. Always trying new things.

What do you think of these?

 

[Nod]

Alaska is my favorite place to photograph in the whole world, but I don't think I ever even considered shooting in B&W there. The place is so beautiful and colorful I think it looses something in B&W. Do you have those same shots in color? By the way, I lived in Soldotna and Fairbanks years ago. Have been back for vacations but still hope to return to live one day.

 

[tygr1]

They all look underexposed to me, except for number 4 and it looks blown out. Maybe it's just my tired, old eyes.

 

[Novux]

Yes, #4 is over-exposed by pretty much every standard, but I felt the 'correct' exposure didn't have the same impact. Concerning the rest, I was finding it difficult to expose properly without completely blowing out the snow blanketing the mountains.

@Nod: I'll post some full-color examples ASAP. I've been on this stint of B&W for a few weeks, I just love the results.