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B&W Back Alley

Discussion in 'Landscapes, Architecture, and Cityscapes' started by dkapp, Apr 4, 2005.

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  1. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    A few from my latest adventures through the shady back alleys of San Francisco. This was just outside of Chinatown, a relatively safe area. I think my next trip will be to the tenderloin district...wish me luck.

    I've not posted many pictures on this site yet. My style is a lot different than what I've been seeing here. Most, if not all of you don't know me, or my style. I like the dark, rougher, moody look to my pictures, and often push the limits in post.

    Love them, hate them...either way I just want to share. I'll try and post a few color pictures later.

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    Thanks for looking,
    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  2. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Dave,

    I am into a completely different area of photography at the moment, but that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy and learn from those whose interests are different from mine (like these). The Cafe would be a pretty dry place if all we had was birdie shots :roll:

    Nice pics BTW. Keep them coming!!

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 4, 2005
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  3. obelix

    obelix

    714
    Mar 17, 2005
    Fremont, CA, USA
    Aye aye

    Dave, your B&W conversion rocks.

    FM? Or are you on your own now?
     
    obelix, Apr 4, 2005
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  4. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    Thanks Frank. As I get more and more comfortable with the forum, I'll be posting more pictures. :D 

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  5. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    Thanks Anand.

    I'm using my own technique now. It's a mix of Curves, Channel Mixer or Calculations.

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  6. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    These are really cool, Dave. I like the 'edge' to the them. I live in the heart of Toronto so scenes like this are very common for me (my area was built in the 1860s) but as a woman, no taking pics like this at night time!! Not without a big dog with big teeth! Don't give a second thought to the fact that they might be different - these are great for mind expanders!
     
    TOLady, Apr 4, 2005
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  7. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Dave,

    I hope you never have to worry about posting your pictures here. If it comes to that, we have failed. :?

    Like someone's signature here said (sorry, I can't remember who's right now), quoting John Cleese from Monty Python, 'I may not know art, but I know what I like'. Please don't be shy. These are really good shots. Let us see more.... :wink:

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 4, 2005
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  8. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    I love your photos...you say they aren't like most of the posts around here....Hey, Variety is the spice of life....Keep them coming. I really enjoyed your post...
     
    Leigh, Apr 4, 2005
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  9. JerseyJay

    JerseyJay

    1,027
    Mar 9, 2005
    North Jersey
    Dave,

    I enjoy your style. I feel the same when it comes to B&W pictures. In my opinion contrast plays a big role and one needs to push it to the limit to really bring the "correct" mood out. Excellent work !
     
    JerseyJay, Apr 4, 2005
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  10. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    WOW......cool shots Dave!! :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :) 
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 4, 2005
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  11. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    Thanks Sandi.

    I get very nervous when shooting in some of the areas of San Francisco. I had a close encounter with a crazy homeless person once, and that has shaken my confidence to say the least.

    I really want to get to the Tenderloin for some pictures, but it is the worst part of the city. Not really safe in the day. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going there tomorrow or not.

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  12. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    Thanks Leigh.

    I'll try and post some color shots this evening if I can get out of doing the dishes :D 

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  13. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    Thanks Jay! I think you and I are going to get along just fine :D 

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  14. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    Haha...Thanks Dawg. Everytime I see your name, I think of Randy Jackson from American Idol...Yo, Yo, Dog. Your did your thing dog.

    Sorry...I don't get out much.

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 4, 2005
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  15. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,063
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    You definitely found a seamier part of life and captured it well.
     
    greyflash, Apr 5, 2005
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  16. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Nothing wrong with that, I like them very much. I'm so obsessed with colors lately - your post is a good reminder of what B/W is able to express.
    Thanks
     
    Harry S., Apr 5, 2005
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  17. hans

    hans

    827
    Feb 5, 2005
    The Netherlands
    Dave

    This series make me emotional,sounds crazy but they do
    SUBLIME
     
    hans, Apr 5, 2005
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  18. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    I dig these very good feel to them think your B&W conversion portrays the feeling you are trying to get across. Keep them coming different is just that different always looking for something new
     
    mike mac, Apr 6, 2005
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  19. DMcG

    DMcG

    104
    Mar 14, 2005
    Originally Scotland - now Auckland, NZ
    Great shots !
    Very dark and moody - you're starting to re-kindle my interests in B&W again.
     
    DMcG, Apr 6, 2005
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  20. dkapp

    dkapp

    122
    Mar 18, 2005
    San Francisco
    B&W is a lot of fun. There are so many ways to process a B&W, the possibilities are endless. Lots of creative freedom.

    Dave
     
    dkapp, Apr 7, 2005
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