They are nice in Black and White, but I am more of a color person. I agree with what Nick said above. Converting is fun, though. I do want to learn more.
I agree with you, Nick!!
I don't suppose I'll get away with asking you to stop mentioning that, will I?
Your conversions are consistently as good as anybody's conversions, so it really doesn't matter that you're new at it.
You've always maintained that, and it's fine to remain more of a color person if that's your preference. However, if you stretch yourself to begin seeing in black-and-white before releasing the shutter, rather than converting to black-and-white only as an afterthought, you might (or might not) see yourself more as a person that chooses the best genre for making the image what you want it to be.
Thank you, Rick!
Thank you, John! I appreciate the points you bring ou!
(I'll go to my room now.)
These two you chose look great in black and white. I love how the sky takes more prominence in the B&W versions. If you have a newer mirrorless camera, you can change the image taking to B&W and the viewfinder will show you the picture in B&W. I love this feature in my Z cameras and it helps me to decide if I want to shoot the scene that way. Apparently the RAW files are still saved in color in case you want to go back after the fact.
I've never tried that but I should if for no other reason than to discuss it with an informed understanding here at the Cafe. My concern is that some images will look terrible in monochrome if an inappropriate color filter is used or if the image is merely desaturated. I wonder what methods the various cameras use when creating the monochrome display.
I don't suppose I'll get away with asking you to stop mentioning that, will I?
I don't see anything sinister in the monochrome version of the inlet. Instead, I see the lines and textures brought out more in it. It turns out that the scene impresses me as I expected, that both versions are of equal value for different reasons.
The photo of the silos displayed in monochrome is also as I expected, a nice improvement over the color version. For me, the color of the wood silo is a problem in the color version. It sticks out from the line of other silos and its central location within the line makes both that line and the overall scene a bit static. The monochrome version allows its tones to blend in with the other silos.
If you had devised a composition of the color silos so the wooden one was not nearly dead center within the scene, doing so for me would make the color and texture of its wood not only stand out more but also contribute to a more dynamic composition.
You are teaching me a lot, Mike. I am grateful. It’s fun to try new things and stretch myself. I forget to try black and white but I do need to think about it more often when shooting. I do a lot of midday shooting when we are out, so it would be good for me to think about it. I hadn't thought about the wood silo being in the middle of the frame. I do like the color contrast of it, but if I get to that area again, in good light, and in conditions where I can get out and move around, I'll have to see if I can come up with a different composition. Yesterday, I could only take a photo from the window of the car and had to do it quickly before someone else came up behind us. For me, though, color is so important emotionally. Black and white photos often don't elicit the same response. Maybe it's an acquired taste.
I can relate to that! As an example, there is a lot about certain visual and performing arts that piques my intellect but doesn't affect me emotionally. If a particular piece or performance doesn't elicit an enjoyable emotional response, it's never going to be a favorite for me.
