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Post by GeneW on Aug 6, 2007 21:46:24 GMT -5
For some reason I like seeing plants in B&W. Despite the beauty of colour shots, I think B&W underscores a plant's texture, detail, form and structure. Echinacea (close up) D200, Vivitar 90mm/2.5 macro  Queen Anne's Lace D200, Vivitar 90mm/2.5 macro  White Rose D200, Nikon AF-S 18-55mm DX  Common Sunflower D200, Nikon AF-S 18-55mm DX  Gooseneck Loosestrife & Friend D200, Nikkor AIS 200mm/4  Rosehips D200, Nikon AF-S 18-55mm DX  Gene |
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Post by nikonbob on Aug 6, 2007 23:36:21 GMT -5
As usual, another set of lovely photos. Are these converted colour files or native in camera B&W files? It seems like you and the D200 are getting along just fine together and the, I assume , kit lens 18-55mm DX lens is not too bad either. I have never really thought of photographing plants in B&W but I think you have something there when you say it "underscores the plants texture, detail, form and structure". It sure is simpler and less distracting than colour would be. Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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Post by GeneW on Aug 7, 2007 9:03:54 GMT -5
Thanks Bob. These were all shot in colour then converted to B&W in Photoshop CS3. I prefer this method because it gives more control over tonality. The little 18-55 DX lens is quite sharp -- I was pleasantly surprised. I picked up a used one for $99 so I'd have something in the 28mm wide-angle range on the digital. I didn't realize it focused so closely. Bonus!
Gene
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Post by herron on Aug 7, 2007 9:53:00 GMT -5
Gene: I hope you're planning to produce a book, or at least have an exhibtion somewhere, with all these marvelous images you keep showing us! Macro is difficult to do, even when in color (which alone saves some images)...but to do it so well in B&W is simply spectacular! My hat is off to you again, my friend!  |
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 7, 2007 11:11:01 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures Gene.
I think I am probably more influenced by colour than by shading in B&W.
But I cannot compare the two. They are completely different media just as oils and pastels are different.
Both can sing to the viewers but like sopranos and baritones, with different voices.
May I subscribe to your, perhaps, forthcoming book?
Mickey
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Post by doubs43 on Aug 7, 2007 16:08:58 GMT -5
Once again, images that could each easily stand alone but they merge into a wonderful theme. Great work, Gene.... but from you I'd be disappointed if they weren't.
Walker
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Post by GeneW on Aug 9, 2007 7:01:36 GMT -5
Ron (Herron), thanks. You made my day! :-)
Mickey, I agree that B&W and Col are two different media. Each has its strengths.
Walker, thanks kindly.
Ron (Head), I think you'll find Acros interesting. I processed a roll just the other day -- it's not my favourite B&W film, but when I get it right, it sings.
Gene
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