B & W

[Lula]

Black & White Newbie! :blulsh2:


Feedback please

 

[Tuna3]

The first is a little busy with no center of focus. The second has potential - interesting lighting - but may need a tighter crop.

Both are flat in tone and contrast. Were they from B&W negs?

Tuna

 

[Lula]

Hi there
Thanxx for the comments
These shots were taken with my digital camera on B&W mode.

 

[Digital Matt]

I would take the pictures in color if I were you and change the B&W yourself with software. You'll get much better results. I agree with Tuna's comments about the compositions.

 

[Lula]

Hummm...point taken

Thanxx I'm always learning something.

 

[Tuna3]

I would take the pictures in color if I were you and change the B&W yourself with software. You'll get much better results.

I agree. Take in color and convert. If you have Photoshop or similar software, the best method of conversion is by channel mixing (try 60/40/0 and check "Monochrome").

Another method is to convert to "Lab Color" then eliminate "lightness" in channels, then convert to grayscale.

Another way - desaturate (bar all the way to the left).

After all methods, check your levels and curves adjustments and you will get much better tonal and contrast results.

Good luck!

Tuna