Corridor in B&W
Uploaded: October 16, 2011
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 33.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Stephen Shoff October 16, 2011
I love SilverEffects Pro! I hadn't expected this picture to convert very well to B&W. It doesn't really have enough tonal variation.I used one of styles that emphasizes "structure". The fact that this interpretation dramatically changes the story line doesn't both me. #1415894
Stephen Shoff October 16, 2011
Here is the original #9739574Dale Hardin October 17, 2011
what makes this work so well Stephen, is that you had an excellent composition to work with. With out that superb comp, the effect would not have been that helpful. #9740638Carla Capra Anderson October 17, 2011
Wow, Stephen!Teresa H. Hunt October 17, 2011
I love this shot Stephen. I like them both. But I prefer the B&W just a little more than the color. Great composition. :) #9741239Michael Kelly October 17, 2011
A wonderful shot Stephen. The B&W is a remarkable improvement over the color and really emphasizes the architecture and the space you so ably captured. As was said the tonal valuations would not mean much without the terrific comp. What led you to the off center POV? It is very nice with this structure. #9741631Jeff E Jensen October 17, 2011
I really like the off-centered comp on this Stephen. Really makes for a strong image in either version, though I do prefer the B&W. Nice work. #9741667Stephen Shoff October 17, 2011
Thank you all, for your comments on the composition.Michael, I was after a perspective shot. The corridor was too narrow for that to work using a centered composition. Nor was there any symmetry to strengthen a centered composition. The window wall was pretty plain. The inside wall had a lot of interesting detail so I emphasized it. #9741674
Debbra Bailey October 17, 2011
I very much like the comp... great angles, leading lines and rules of third (I am teaching photo composition in photography right now! lol)Love the BW - much more dramatic than that color. I love how it brings out the reflections of the wall hangings on the floor. Great image! #9741700
Stephen Shoff October 17, 2011
Interesting comment, Debbra. After I worked the B&W, I started examining its strengths. The primary object (the far dor) isn't on the rule of thirds, is it? It aligns with the right vetical, but it is placed nearly in the center vertically. How would I have moved to get the door placed optimally. Which surface should be favored, the floor or ceiling? #9741722Michael Kelly October 17, 2011
Thank you for the explanation Stephen - This shot is a great lesson in finding a POV. I will remember next time I am faced with a corridor to take the items you mentioned into account. #9741735Anthony L. Mancuso October 18, 2011
I agree with everything that has been said Stephen....excellent image and nice job with the editing software in your B+W conversion. #9743050Joan E. Hoffman October 18, 2011
Love this one both ways Stephen, with a distinct preference for the B&W! But either work well. Afraid the conversation about POV went a bit over my head... but whatever, think you aced it! #9743051Jeanine M. Bailey October 18, 2011
Beautiful shot! LOVE the BW! :) #9743125Aimee C. Eisaman October 18, 2011
I must say the bw version of this is much better than the color. I missed alot of the small details in the ceiling at first glance of the color version. The composition is the real winner here. I too like Silver Efex...have an older version of it myself and don't get to use the structure preset too much because on portraits it does create a bit of grain. :~) #9743131Rita K. Connell October 18, 2011
love love the black and white. your pov just pulls you right in. I love the reflections on the floor. I want to know where that door will take me. great shot Stephen!! #9744483Debbie E. Payne October 19, 2011
Stephen, the black and white really "sings"! The POV is wonderful. What's not to love? Original is perfectly executed but the black and white is definitely the one that stands out. #9747060Debbra Bailey October 19, 2011
Stephen, you are right that the door isn't exactly in the rule of thirds spot vertically speaking, but it is just enough below center for me that it works! I really think the comp. is dead on! #9749027Stephen Shoff October 19, 2011
Thank you, Debbra, As they say in "Pirates...", the rules are more like guidelines. Hard for a "type A" personality like myself to be comfortable with.As for the discussion about the two versions, the B&W accomplished what I couldn't quite pull off using Photoshop. I was able to do some to enhance the shadows and contrast on the floor, but not in the rest of the photo. Nik was able get the necessary exaggerated contrast.
Glad you all like it. #9749483
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