My first B&W's

[xXxRangerxXx]

I figured I'd put in my first two B&W pictures.

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2.

 

[Ladybugz]

Love the first one! Bet he/she is a sweetie!

 

[xXxRangerxXx]

Thanks and She is sweet. Fattest dog I know and going on 13 years old. Would never hurt a soul.

 

[dtornabene1]

I really like the second one, but I made some changes. I cropped to get rid of some of the distracting branches below. I changed the B/W contrast to really bring out the tree limbs and expose the birds better. Also I did some touch up to get rid of a black spot (maybe a bird?) and a light spot on a branch. This is quick and dirty, but you get the idea.

The dog is sweet and I am a sucker for animals. But an ISO of 1600 adds noise to this photograph. Grain would be nice for an feel but not digital noise.

-Nick

 

[xXxRangerxXx]

Thanks for the touch up and advice Nick.

 

[dtornabene1]

You are most welcome, that's why we are all here. To learn to see things differently, even if you don't like the suggestions, it forces us to take a look at the way we do and see things.

And, still love the dog.

-Nick