Thoughts on this?

[JDP]

Just curious as to everyone's thoughts on this photo. Used a new technique to convert to B&W
Larger size can be found right here.

 

[Peanuts]

The tonal range works well for me. The narrow depth of field also works perfectly with the smooth bokeh in the background and foreground.

 

[xfloggingkylex]

looks great, mind sharing your technique? or is it a secret?

 

[JDP]

looks great, mind sharing your technique? or is it a secret?

Oh, certainly. To be honest, it seems hit or miss for me right now - but I'll see if I stick with it. There's directions & a Photoshop action file located here.

Supposedly created by Rob Carr and hinted that it's used by Greg Gorman, though ya never know, suppose it could be true hehe.

 

[Iron Flatline]

For the subject matter the metalic touch is perfect.

I will try the technique as well. Looks like fun!

 

[rmh159]

I think the background (what the circle thing is resting on) is SLIGHTLY distracting but overall a very interesting shot.

 

[PNA]

Have you guys/gals seen this???

http://luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/b-w_better.shtml

Looks simple!

 

[Fangman]

Widgets Rule - certainly seems to keep all the tones in conersion - about to investigate link!

 

[JDP]

I think the background (what the circle thing is resting on) is SLIGHTLY distracting but overall a very interesting shot.

Yeah, I thought it was too - there are several I took with varying DoF, but this one I think turned out the best.
The picture is actually inside a bin of Cotter Pins that someone had placed a motorcycle mirror in - thought it looked neat.

 

[JonnyVPA]

very neat... and i love the instruction on fixin up the BW ...... i figured that out a while ago but for the photo newbs who dont know the good ole darkroom tricks....... i guess thats good

 

[JamesD]

This is a nice one.