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abraxas · Jun 17, 2008

tirediron · Jun 18, 2008

Very nice - you've got the moody BW down to a science!

Senor Hound · Jun 18, 2008

Good shot. I have a question, though. Is the grain a film grain or is that some sort of PP? It seems different, but I can't tell with my untrained eye, especially considering I have no formal experience with B&W film. Whatever it is, its beautiful in this application, IMO

BTW, this could also double in the dark side forum. Its very intense.

Battou · Jun 18, 2008

from my point of view it's film grain, PP grain filters are too consistant and just don't look good from the ones I have with my software.

Great shot, like tirediron said you've got this down to a science!

I actually had several oppertunities to similar shots to day....but I was half asleep and the whole dozen I took are prolly all junk but.....

abraxas · Jun 18, 2008

Thanks. 70-300 lens, 400 iso ~probably. Shot was taken two years ago next week. Think there was a bit of a drizzle. Ran probably about half a mile to get camera with the right lens. Thought about that a lot while working on it. Danm hill. Hate running.

Mood processing. Sit in e-darkroom and drift until it's done. Honestly couldn't tell you what on earth I did.

Had to crop about 10-15%. Should still look good on large canvas though.

abraxas · Jun 19, 2008

I should figure out exactly what is I do there. I have a couple more that appear to be similar. I like the effect. It's sort of reminds me of pencil and ink work. Loved doing that when I was a kid.

Here's another with that look.

I have a couple more somewhere, but I got something I want to try before I dig them out.