NikonGear'23

Images => Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM => Topic started by: Fons Baerken on September 24, 2015, 21:58:07

Title: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 24, 2015, 21:58:07: 1
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5793/21064537383_d9f3a7b942_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 24, 2015, 22:19:36: 2
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5656/20943662503_98a4db6e34_o.jpg)

3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/563/21606609996_76d1eb59db_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 24, 2015, 22:21:47: 4
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/667/21517602051_1f53b10dc1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on September 25, 2015, 07:04:37: I like the conversions - nicely done Fons.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 25, 2015, 14:22:09: thank you Elsa
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on September 25, 2015, 14:36:20: Nice triptych at the beginning... :-)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Gary on September 25, 2015, 16:20:05: Quote from: Jacques Pochoy on September 25, 2015, 14:36:20
Nice triptych at the beginning... :-)

+1 ... nicely done.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 25, 2015, 17:12:52: thanks

5
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/627/21518252729_1602f84bbb_b.jpg)

blurry cat
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on September 25, 2015, 17:45:47: Ha... Don't start me on with cats... :-) (I cat sit for my daughters and niece )...
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 26, 2015, 14:42:19: cats in the city?
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on September 26, 2015, 15:38:51: I do "cat-sitting", meaning that I keep cats when the owner (my daughters or niece, three cats) has a trip scheduled... :-)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 27, 2015, 00:10:25: I like the Triptychon. Well put.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on September 27, 2015, 08:49:43: that cat is nicely camouflaged :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 28, 2015, 08:37:47: Thanks Frank and Elsa
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 28, 2015, 21:24:04: 6
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5634/21170774553_ea6b7c6a85_b.jpg)

7
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/21603805950_4531640c7c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Chip Chipowski on September 29, 2015, 00:06:26: #2 - great moment

#6 - LOVE distorted reflections, always
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2015, 07:02:40: Quote from: Chip Chipowski on September 29, 2015, 00:06:26
#2 - great moment

#6 - LOVE distorted reflections, always

Chip thanks for chipping in :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on September 29, 2015, 21:48:46: Very interesting these last two images!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 29, 2015, 22:44:37: thank you Elsa
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Chip Chipowski on September 30, 2015, 17:24:07: You're welcome Fons, sounds like I was baerken up the right tree :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 03, 2015, 21:42:41: thank you
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 05, 2015, 11:17:31: 8
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/663/21337854694_2783edbcc5_b.jpg)

9
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/651/21960775465_45d0dd5e0f_b.jpg)

10
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5694/21948644752_c3a586eea2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on October 05, 2015, 11:30:41: Fons - these are very artistic captures of everyday life. I like how you see them and your b/w conversion. Any particular tips for b/w conversion (for a PP novice like me)?
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 05, 2015, 11:45:17: Quote from: Anirban Halder on October 05, 2015, 11:30:41
Fons - these are very artistic captures of everyday life. I like how you see them and your b/w conversion. Any particular tips for b/w conversion (for a PP novice like me)?

Anirban, similar to what Armando suggested in your post, in photoshop i work around with the different colour slides under black and white tab,
you have to experiment with what you like,
b/w is about red, blue and yellow to put it simple,
light and contrast
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 05, 2015, 14:45:57: 11
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5660/21954593932_e57a36ca62_b.jpg)

12
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5667/21780077748_6917ee2855_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 06, 2015, 08:21:48: 13
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5758/21857037122_422e1bb2c1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 11, 2015, 18:25:22: 14
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/567/22103516531_ecb5744278_b.jpg)

15
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/767/22067312766_98442c09d1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2015, 10:07:19: 16
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/691/22116599361_8153b3a028_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2015, 20:58:33: 17

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5677/22117296361_95371ce06c_b.jpg)

18

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/776/21917471110_6fa5002715_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Chip Chipowski on October 12, 2015, 21:42:29: Mmmmmmmmmooooooooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2015, 21:47:52: chips
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Chimper on October 12, 2015, 23:24:55: Hello all.
From an early morning (slow) run in Cologne, Germany: train tracks leading to the station situated next to the Cologne Cathedral, started in 1248 and finished in 1880 - the largest gothic church in Europe with towers 157m/515ft tall.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 13, 2015, 06:39:28: That's a great shot Chimper
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 13, 2015, 11:18:56: 19
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/777/21486581454_eef4d0a3dd_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 13, 2015, 14:59:49: 20

it's all smiles

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/699/21946938758_1f2c07eeb5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: armando_m on October 13, 2015, 15:34:59: Quote from: Chimper on October 12, 2015, 23:24:55
Hello all.
From an early morning (slow) run in Cologne, Germany: train tracks leading to the station situated next to the Cologne Cathedral, started in 1248 and finished in 1880 - the largest gothic church in Europe with towers 157m/515ft tall.
woah... impressive scene!

really like the contrast of the tracks, the futuristic looking things on the left and the blurred cathedral in the background
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: armando_m on October 13, 2015, 15:35:48: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 13, 2015, 14:59:49
20

it's all smiles

are you serious ? ;)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 13, 2015, 16:30:51: Quote from: armando_m on October 13, 2015, 15:35:48
are you serious ? ;)

oh yeah ;D

in other words

Amen
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Mike Wallace on October 14, 2015, 04:40:20: Wow! Liked them all, but #1 really stood out for me. Great work Fons!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 14, 2015, 06:19:13: Quote from: Mike Wallace on October 14, 2015, 04:40:20
Wow! Liked them all, but #1 really stood out for me. Great work Fons!

Thanks Mike, appreciated.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 14, 2015, 13:52:57: 21

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5730/21539728884_562c351d9b_b.jpg)

22

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/740/21975726259_ebc19e7277_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2015, 21:31:30: 23

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5784/22181153272_bc93cba512_b.jpg)

rain and countryroad

35ais/1,4
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2015, 21:34:39: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/748/22005789830_e8d6f1855f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 15, 2015, 22:36:01: 25

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5800/21579955353_e9056abc6f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 16, 2015, 17:31:15: 26
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/723/22221871475_d4e1206dee_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 18, 2015, 08:02:44: 27 keep it up

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/735/22252812312_7029eeb4f2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 20, 2015, 21:37:28: 28
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/583/22266547282_e34c485f7c_b.jpg)

dont get up for me
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 20, 2015, 22:40:14: #15 makes me smile every time. Great capture

And #20, of course... :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 21, 2015, 19:00:40: Paco, yes #20 is all smiles, thanks :D
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 21, 2015, 19:31:02: Fons, do tell us what those women were doing on their backs in photo number 15?
Surely my favorite capture within this thread ;)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 21, 2015, 20:40:53: Quote from: Jakov Minić on October 21, 2015, 19:31:02
Fons, do tell us what those women were doing on their backs in photo number 15?
Surely my favorite capture within this thread ;)

Honestly, Jakov, i dont know i was just a passer-by but 90% of the time i have the Df ready this with the 35mm f/1.4 ais, thank you.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: armando_m on October 21, 2015, 22:59:16: 28 mysterious hat guy
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 23, 2015, 09:42:39: 29
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5794/22216740909_2031fe339d_b.jpg)

Bone to pick

Asten
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 23, 2015, 17:49:21: 30
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/717/21789310374_c6baa16686_b.jpg)

water under the bridge
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 23, 2015, 17:50:11: dont let the bedbugs bite you over the weekend :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 23, 2015, 19:19:42: 31
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/733/22226122510_c6bb8884a5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: HCS on October 23, 2015, 21:15:55: No no Fons, don't separate them.

You need to put #29, 30 and 31 together to see the similarities in the ancient animals and modern day building. Great stuff!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 23, 2015, 22:01:09: Quote from: HCS on October 23, 2015, 21:15:55
No no Fons, don't separate them.

You need to put #29, 30 and 31 together to see the similarities in the ancient animals and modern day building. Great stuff!

Yes! at least 29# and 30#
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2015, 06:17:09: 8)
The new bridge in Den Bosch btw
thanks Hans & Paco
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: HCS on October 24, 2015, 12:01:41: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2015, 06:17:09
8)
The new bridge in Den Bosch ...

Oh, the one near/at the train station (close to the Jaarbeurshallen)?
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on October 24, 2015, 15:35:00: This is a great great series. Beautiful images. Thanks for sharing and keep posting them, Fons!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2015, 21:34:30: Quote from: Anirban Halder on October 24, 2015, 15:35:00
This is a great great series. Beautiful images. Thanks for sharing and keep posting them, Fons!

Thats the point with an online forum sharing and communication, what else can you do,
thanks Anirban

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5650/22255875799_67472187fa_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2015, 22:01:47: Quote from: HCS on October 24, 2015, 12:01:41
Oh, the one near/at the train station (close to the Jaarbeurshallen)?

Brabanthallen
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: HCS on October 25, 2015, 11:58:16: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 24, 2015, 22:01:47
Brabanthallen

Thanks for the correction, that's the place i meant :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 27, 2015, 19:53:50: 33

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/605/22336731700_5db425f0ce_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 28, 2015, 21:21:39: 34

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5743/23662726469_fe4ed789a4_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2016, 15:16:16: 35
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5719/23996654122_5481a66175_o.jpg)

a happy and creative 2016
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2016, 19:15:56: or breaking it down
36
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1586/23477830083_621b98ce0e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2016, 19:16:53: 37
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5824/23808942560_f608e971e6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2016, 19:17:49: 38
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1646/23996523932_841a539d44_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2016, 19:23:01: 39
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1592/24000411622_d5c074050a_o.jpg)

40
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1591/24108488535_6a9048c023_o.jpg)

Sint Jansbasiliek Oosterhout

Df 20mm /1.8
first image at f1.8
second at f5.6
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: HCS on January 01, 2016, 20:39:40: Nice stuff Fons. #39 is good looking!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2016, 22:31:49: thanks Hans
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: rosko on January 01, 2016, 22:49:20: Very nice series, no waste !

I reckon you are a B&W expert... :)

I like both versions of the church.

Francis.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 02, 2016, 10:22:16: thanks Francis

41
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1533/23564219989_2d328c6f7f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Peter Forsell on January 03, 2016, 22:22:50: I'm late to this party, but what great shots. Of the images in this last page I like the unstitched panorama the best. I'll have to see the previous pages too.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 03, 2016, 22:51:09: A curvy building shot with a curvy lens...
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2016, 12:29:10: Quote from: Peter Forsell on January 03, 2016, 22:22:50
I'm late to this party, but what great shots. Of the images in this last page I like the unstitched panorama the best. I'll have to see the previous pages too.

thanks Peter

Quote from: Akira on January 03, 2016, 22:51:09
A curvy building shot with a curvy lens...

allright Akira
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2016, 16:46:27: 42
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1521/23803626949_300ba69d0e_o.jpg)

43
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24171452545_7cfb662172_o.jpg)

44
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1476/23803627639_f8f16f99c3_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2016, 20:16:56: 45
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1700/24067416132_ff2b48bcf3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Peter Forsell on January 04, 2016, 22:27:37: Great images of the curvy building!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 04, 2016, 23:04:11: Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2016, 12:29:10
allright Akira

Quote from: Peter Forsell on January 04, 2016, 22:27:37
Great images of the curvy building!

Thanks, Fons and Peter!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 05, 2016, 15:49:09: 46
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1575/23559799333_d096fe8244_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 05, 2016, 16:21:01: 47
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1707/23890976000_0f74b4ca66_o.jpg)

quite a few examples here of the 105/f2dc with the defocus engaged

#42 through #47 except for #45 which is ir
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on January 05, 2016, 16:32:40: Fons - I really like your B&W stuff
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 05, 2016, 16:58:43: Fons, I took it granted that this would be an open thread to post B&W images from anyone, which apparently is wrong. :o

I'm sorry!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 05, 2016, 17:06:02: Quote from: Akira on January 05, 2016, 16:58:43
Fons, I took it granted that this would be an open thread to post B&W images from anyone, which apparently is wrong. :o

I'm sorry!

Who says, it is open as far as i know, i have only numbered my images to be able to keep track, so fire away ;)

Quote from: elsa hoffmann on January 05, 2016, 16:32:40
Fons - I really like your B&W stuff

thank you Elsa
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 05, 2016, 17:16:48: Thanks, Fons, for the clarification. I thought I was the only guy except for you who has posted his/her own images. But I found Chimper posted one.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 06, 2016, 20:32:35: 48

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1585/23582596964_2a6c6d00ed_o.jpg)

Zuidwillemsvaart, 's Hertogenbosch

Df 20mm f/1.8
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 08, 2016, 19:02:59: Great work. You are ever working and ever inspired. Still, number #47 resonates in a special way with me. Excellent.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 08, 2016, 19:17:20: Quote from: golunvolo on January 08, 2016, 19:02:59
Great work. You are ever working and ever inspired. Still, number #47 resonates in a special way with me. Excellent.

thank you Paco

49

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1448/24172355431_a2b4359dd1_b.jpg)

the sign reads bicycles will be removed
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 08, 2016, 20:48:47: #47 is excellent indeed.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Gary on January 09, 2016, 17:45:00: I love this thread. Every new image makes me want to grab and camera, rush out, shoot and process like Fons Baerken.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 09, 2016, 18:59:15: Thank you Akira, and Gary, much appreciated

50
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1571/24192299921_87fa9c4922_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 09, 2016, 20:16:10: 51
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1482/24248706256_41dceb36a1_o.jpg)

52
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1538/24194315251_e181640bc0_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Alex Cejka on January 10, 2016, 01:32:33: Nice series of images. Almost jumped in with mine... :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 10, 2016, 08:02:59: Fons , I really like those. That last one really made me smile :).
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 10, 2016, 08:09:12: I was out before dawn yesterday with four cameras, Mainly for birds, which were pretty good, but just to try some different types of images. A couple ...
A bird in the dark with the D750, 300 2.8 wtc1.7 and new water body created by someone building a road around a paddy field

That second image created a mystery , I have no idea what the thing is between the two fence posts. I di not even notice when shooting :(
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 10, 2016, 10:42:38: Thanks for joining

53
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1549/23610187333_1b44738942_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 10, 2016, 11:26:11: A great thread and beautiful black and whites ;)

Although I have my focus for color, there are many circumstances (or opportunities) black and white works better. For instance with movement and contrasts.

This one, a year ago, we had some heavy rains
D700 35/1.4
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 10, 2016, 12:54:07: Future dinner lost :(
(http://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/12179/Alex_0176.jpg)
Just messing around with the EM5/12-50
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 11, 2016, 12:07:59: 54

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1592/24204858022_8d9423d3ff_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: chris dees on January 11, 2016, 15:57:31: Street artists in Valencia.
Df + 20/3.5 AI processed with Silver Effex Pro.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 11, 2016, 19:48:32: 55

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1489/24024527860_0bedeb36cf_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 11, 2016, 20:22:21: I want to contribute: The beast!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: JJChan on January 12, 2016, 06:03:04: Fons
As Gary so eloquently put it - inspiring and makes one want to go out and shoot!
Such a diverse range of styles yet all technically so good
Thanks for posting!

JJ
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 12, 2016, 09:38:41: I swear I saw another leak....
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 12, 2016, 09:44:23: Finding the dry path...
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 12, 2016, 10:20:21: Tom, great rain shots #2 even more vivid

56

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1583/23964466149_266e1b471d_o.jpg)

October 2014

Df 58g
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 12, 2016, 20:20:55: 57

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1600/24258255111_681b40c99e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 13, 2016, 18:47:56: 58

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1621/23732075453_b211ff8885_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 13, 2016, 20:04:54: Fons, #58 wonderful OOF and gorgeous in focus eyes

Tommie, I really like the image of the woman with the umbrella walking in the middle of the street
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 14, 2016, 08:29:52: thank you Armando
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 14, 2016, 09:22:00: 59

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1545/23744253883_1000c38228_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 14, 2016, 16:39:39: 60

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1518/24377071045_de8121dc5f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 15, 2016, 08:02:01: This series continues to amaze me. Fons - did you ever think of publishing a book with these masterpieces? The book's title could be b&w's as well.

Tom - "Finding the dry path" and "I swear I saw another leak" both photos are awesome. Very story-telling like pictures!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2016, 09:09:12: Quote from: Anirban Halder on January 15, 2016, 08:02:01
This series continues to amaze me. Fons - did you ever think of publishing a book with these masterpieces? The book's title could be b&w's as well.

Tom - "Finding the dry path" and "I swear I saw another leak" both photos are awesome. Very story-telling like pictures!

Thats very nice of you to say Anirban.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2016, 10:25:21: 61

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1693/24257807325_130c2b1a57_b.jpg)

62

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1457/23610190273_b63f874087_o.jpg)

63

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1635/23952209090_f8c0798f22_o.jpg)

Amsterdam, Df 50mm f/1.4 ais
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2016, 11:17:15: 64

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1447/24097273761_8f809acc8d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Gary on January 15, 2016, 16:53:12: Fons your stuff is timeless.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 15, 2016, 17:19:46: Quote from: Gary on January 15, 2016, 16:53:12
Fons your stuff is timeless.

Gary, you and more friends have given words to your appreciation for my images, i am grateful for that.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 17, 2016, 06:16:14: Love the Goan Motorcycle Boots
Df/75-150 f3.5 E handheld
Shooting a Charity Cancer Walk and waiting for the State's Chief Minister and his entourage to come over a bridge . Normal bright , harsh light
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 17, 2016, 19:52:21: 65

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1708/24416063346_f5aa33384f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 18, 2016, 12:30:24: 66

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1494/24457508735_1a5fe73eda_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 18, 2016, 15:03:31: 67

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1659/24377257631_5fde384796_b.jpg)

" ....... illuminated".
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 18, 2016, 18:32:40: 68

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1574/24167566400_5f9c27bdb2_o.jpg)

Pettelaar, Den Bosch
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 18, 2016, 21:58:03: 69

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1558/23839651963_a4f83a79ae_o.jpg)

70

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1490/24098671299_262a470427_o.jpg)

71

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1642/24358158002_794af64b64_o.jpg)

Police ready to charge on breaking up a demonstration, Jan 18 2016, Heesch
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 20, 2016, 09:45:01: 70

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1692/24388166042_c34e821e8d_b.jpg)

Df zf 85mm f/1.4 @ f/2.8 iso 1600

PS: slight crop, folded a blur and vignet on the 2nd layer.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 20, 2016, 13:19:17: 71

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1599/24131204659_dfbeb701c1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 21, 2016, 13:20:12: Fons, I really like the silhouettes and feeling of motion :) . Nice one.
Here are a couple of shots of tourists from town a few days ago.

The Hard Sell

They think she's lost
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 21, 2016, 13:35:56: My few days of shared notoriety ;D . One of the images used by Dpr in an article on Adapted Lenses . Sony a7II, Voigt. 75 f2.5 Colour-Heliar (LMT) handheld. I posted before but it disappeared quickly .
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2016, 14:02:08: Thanks for posting Tom, yet i bet they must be as nice in colour.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 21, 2016, 14:44:40: Fons, well, it is India with lots of colour ;) . I normally do the colour version first and then go back and do a B&W or two, or three or.... ;D . Big difference between the 40-150 2.8 and the 75 2.5 in terms of rendition. I am really enjoying the tiny 75, so much so that I have bought the APO 90 f3.5. I also enjoy the 75mm FL for how I shoot. Trying to find a Leica M Summarit 75 f2.4 (or 2.5) used.

This was my first attempt at using the DC105 f2 on the Sony :) . I do prefer the colour to B&W on this one but B&W works :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2016, 16:20:38: Tom, lovely street scenes.

72

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1646/24412401972_933d97c7d5_o.jpg)

73

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1502/24494495556_1728bb2a37_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2016, 16:21:39: 74

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1555/24494495126_289a860666_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 21, 2016, 16:48:31: 75

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1455/24438328591_a7c87d03c2_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2016, 11:30:42: 76

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1493/23909222673_a775d8ca35_o.jpg)

daily dose of wite and blek
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2016, 15:38:10: 77

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1588/24427725242_7da59dc020_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 22, 2016, 16:00:14: Fons, I like the Masks ;) . I guess the lady with the crutches did not feel the need to enter the shop .
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2016, 16:38:28: Thank you Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Gary on January 22, 2016, 16:43:52: #75 is very interesting.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2016, 19:49:24: thanks Gary
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 23, 2016, 04:09:12: Fons, this was playing around with the B&W conversion ;) . Obviously ;D
(http://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/23381/D71_5917.jpg)
D7100, 70-200 f4VR
Interesting, if I had seen your cool silhouette before, I might have not spent so much time getting rid of the back lighting ;)
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 23, 2016, 10:38:18: Goa beach, Tom?
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 23, 2016, 21:06:48: 78

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1462/24539347686_c51a51aa4f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 24, 2016, 17:50:47: 79

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1552/24289357530_39d5611a91_o.jpg)

80

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1494/24217191169_b10b71ac26_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 25, 2016, 11:12:06: 81

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1688/24518912351_e43087d8cf_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2016, 11:25:10: 82

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1616/24622793345_4c18953648_b.jpg)

83

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1467/24622793945_ce8c775151_o.jpg)

these are a from a few years back
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2016, 11:28:23: `84

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1685/23994715394_c8b7d2b696_o.jpg)

nuclear power plant in Doel, which at the moment is back into the news

D800 105mm/2 DC
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 26, 2016, 12:00:49: Fons, that is a very interesting image, old and modern. Stella vs the nucs, I know which I would rather have ;D
Yup, that was on the beach in Goa. They were unusual :) . Instead of drinking too much Kingfisher and ogling the tourist women, they spend a couple of hours doing the long jump, sprint races and the wrestling :) . They knew I was shooting and even did a muscleman pose or two. Fortunately they moved further inland so I had the sun at my back ;)
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2016, 12:09:10: thanks Tom

power plant has been shut down again
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 26, 2016, 23:02:58: Fons, some of this images are not b&w, this is madness!!! :)

You are very prolific and the way you can change gears and jump from one style to next makes this thread all the more interesting.

Thanks!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 27, 2016, 08:29:30: Quote from: golunvolo on January 26, 2016, 23:02:58
Fons, some of this images are not b&w, this is madness!!! :)

You are very prolific and the way you can change gears and jump from one style to next makes this thread all the more interesting.

Thanks!

Paco, thank you ;)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 27, 2016, 10:40:46: Beautiful work, Fons and an inspiration.

'Huize Moerenburg', Tilburg

Df - 105/1.8
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 27, 2016, 14:11:27: Thanks John
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 27, 2016, 16:27:17: 85

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1549/24019179904_be83741e9c_o.jpg)

build-up on against St Jans Cathedral
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 29, 2016, 12:07:52: 86

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1583/24036426843_d20abbf635_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 29, 2016, 13:36:49: Fons, those 'Stairs' are really clean and crisp. Sure different than the bamboo scaffolding I see around here ;D . Very well shot, what lens?
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 29, 2016, 13:40:44: Quote from: tommiejeep on January 29, 2016, 13:36:49
Fons, those 'Stairs' are really clean and crisp. Sure different than the bamboo scaffolding I see around here ;D . Very well shot, what lens?
Cheers,
Tom

Tom, that is the nikkor 35mm f/1.4g @f/5.6 on a Df, thanks.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 30, 2016, 16:05:37: 87
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1515/24568249862_3d443068cd_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Gary on January 30, 2016, 17:45:09: I love the overall quality and the quantity ... but when do you have time to eat ... you obviously don't need sleep ... but all of us must eat sometime?
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 30, 2016, 18:52:05: Gary in your own words, "Everywhere you look there are photographs, it is the call of photographers to see and capture them."- Gary Ayala
:)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 30, 2016, 20:23:42: 88
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1466/24686923616_7edc89f89e_b.jpg)

blurry infrared
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Bill Mellen on January 30, 2016, 21:51:49: Fuji X100T monochrome + R, cropped and straightened only

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/24087640023_154e737323_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CGxsbk)

Houses Nearby (https://flic.kr/p/CGxsbk)

by Bill Mellen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25146156@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 31, 2016, 10:16:41: 89
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1704/24318329639_43e3e721be_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on January 31, 2016, 11:20:52: (https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/16431098979_5de20e8ae9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r2XFgZ)
Das Gänsetal (https://flic.kr/p/r2XFgZ) by lumofisk (https://www.flickr.com/photos/114702672@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 01, 2016, 13:07:48: 89 is a beauty, Fons. Very summerly and graphic.

An impressive valley, Thomas. Atmospheric.

Tilia (Linden, or Lime).

Some historians claim the name Tilburg originates from Tilia, explaining the many old trees in the city. According to experts it's a unique species as well.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 01, 2016, 13:13:08: thanks John

90

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7346/10777454374_481b26dd87_o.jpg)

more like low saturation
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 02, 2016, 09:21:43: 91
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1460/24400568119_aa76f04ca0_o.jpg)

Frederiksborg
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 02, 2016, 14:44:48: Don't blame your tools ;)
D3S, 300 2.8vr w/tc1.7, 1/160 VR-on
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 03, 2016, 06:38:36: I'll be covering India Bike Week later this month. I will not have the 14-24 2.8 this year (but still have the D3S ;) ). I'll probably use a combo of cameras and will have the Voight 15 4.5 VM for the Sony. I normally shoot the people more than the Bikes.

Reflections in Chrome... just messing with the PP ;)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 04, 2016, 09:27:49: Tom, iconic bike shot :)

92

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1653/24771816946_56e818043c_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 04, 2016, 12:48:36: 93

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1550/24692553392_c7345cfcd3_o.jpg)

94

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1629/24182221184_3b10b1c45b_o.jpg)

more of Den Bosch
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 05, 2016, 10:03:35: 95

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1552/24735892401_2c70919cbb_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 05, 2016, 16:46:12: 96

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1471/24539152480_9f6bae36b7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 06, 2016, 18:08:09: 97

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1560/24828736336_2892ab3c97_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 06, 2016, 22:29:55: 98
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1611/24232634503_ba5687db5f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 07, 2016, 05:50:53: I went to cover the 2016 Carnaval yesterday. Total bust, started 3 hours late and I had a long standing appointment that I could not postpone. Just shot the crowd.

Waiting was the word 0f the day >:( Df, 85 1.8G
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 07, 2016, 05:53:42: A sad reality.... high above the crowd with his walkie-talkie , rifle and binoculars
EM1, 40-150 2.8
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 08, 2016, 10:20:52: 99

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1529/24762720472_0683fc5602_o.jpg)

100

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1621/24253766423_e874c00b30_o.jpg)

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: JJChan on February 08, 2016, 14:48:20: So many good shots Fons
I really like 98

JJ
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 08, 2016, 16:53:20: thank you JJ
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 12, 2016, 06:03:56: My teenage Indian Cowboy
Candid at father/son lunch at the Beach :) . He was using the Vid light on his Smartphone for Fill. One of several B&W conversions but the one he liked :)
Sony a7II, Voigtlander 75mm f2.5 @ 2.5 VM Close Focus adapter (posted the colour version earlier with the Smartphone in shot) .This one PP'd in CC PS/Nik
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 14, 2016, 20:07:18: 101

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1636/25000785616_7da7bf0389_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 16, 2016, 09:18:06: 102

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1623/24434877513_39cae2350c_o.jpg)

103

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1606/25061741775_e458b8a74f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 16, 2016, 10:54:02: 104

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1600/24923861372_b50c6c248f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 16, 2016, 14:24:34: 105

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1648/24746366020_be4630bf29_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 18, 2016, 09:53:53: The Eagle has landed :) Spotted Eagle
Spent an hour getting close. Started at about 100 mtrs and moved 5 mtrs at a time shooting at each position. No cover so very slow progress. Just messing around with PP ;)
D750, 300 2.8vr w/tc1.7 handheld in the paddy fields
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 18, 2016, 11:34:23: fine images Tom
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 18, 2016, 11:35:32: 106

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1603/24462445214_69204455fb_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 19, 2016, 10:17:34: 107

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1601/25124247175_fd46da1072_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on February 20, 2016, 13:18:11: the furnace came to a rest, the giant still alive (https://flic.kr/p/Dmnmqf) by lumofisk (https://www.flickr.com/photos/114702672@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Øivind Tøien on February 20, 2016, 13:58:55: Burning Man?
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on February 20, 2016, 15:47:13: Fons, #106 is a true classic. Love that composition.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2016, 16:15:25: Thank you Anirban
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on February 20, 2016, 17:08:41: Quote from: Øivind Tøien on February 20, 2016, 13:58:55
Burning Man?
Might fit well.
The tubes have been collecting top gas from the blast furnace.
In case of over pressure the gas was torched off for good. See the cage a the top of the central vertical pipe.

I found a picure of the steel plant in operation here (http://www.unsere-henrichshuette.de/AlteHuette.html) (sorry, no bw)

(http://www.unsere-henrichshuette.de/BiMeine/GHoeltgen.gif)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 22, 2016, 10:22:43: number 108 which makes a full circle

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1503/24893217490_1a628498bc_o.jpg)

and photographer in action
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 23, 2016, 07:55:01: One of the Suzuki Clubs. This is the first time in probably 6 or 7 years I've just processed as camera monotone. With 600+ images, just playing around. Just some highlights and shadows corrections and no sharpening.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2016, 10:09:33: Tom thanks for the contributions on behalf of the b/w commitee :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 01, 2016, 11:25:55: Just sitting on a small, country bridge talking to a couple of guys on a dreary morning. No birds but I looked up and saw her coming down the road towards us. Very unusual to see one out on the open spaces. She got close and was deciding what to do. Tried to go around the bridge on either side but did not fancy a swim. Then she jumped to the nearest Palm tree . When we did not leave she came down and sauntered across the bridge . Shame I only had the D750,300 2.8vr w/tc1.7.

First image was playing with Nik in ways I had never tried. Just a tad overdone ;D . Second one is pretty straight forward conversion. A bit different than European 'Street' ;)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 01, 2016, 11:43:16: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1580/25283734596_4e53f6a489_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 01, 2016, 13:27:24: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1519/25404479745_5ce6299b51_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jan Anne on March 02, 2016, 18:17:32: Completely lost track of which images I've posted where but here's two images deliberately shot in b&w.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3916/14275269208_37d473e505_o.jpg)
Sony a7R with Voigtlander 35/1.2, Montenegro 2014

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2935/14445459596_31181d475b_o.jpg)
Sony a7R with Voigtlander 35/1.2, Montenegro 2014
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 02, 2016, 19:21:47: Jan, the fist one feels translunar, and the choice of the B&W in sepia tone is spot on!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 03, 2016, 13:45:40: more monochrome, as in its meaning of one colour so not split or duotone or whatever qualification you think to use

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1679/25350503452_487f18bedd_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 03, 2016, 14:15:31: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1451/24911049499_bddaf79570_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 07, 2016, 08:25:42: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1477/24875576073_f6c3f51133_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 09, 2016, 21:05:30: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1442/25651319015_55f5ee8c04_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 10, 2016, 02:47:24: Fons, there seem to be interesting sculptures all over the place in Holland!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 10, 2016, 13:33:58: Quote from: Akira on March 10, 2016, 02:47:24
Fons, there seem to be interesting sculptures all over the place in Holland!

thank you Akira it is so.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/25367387900_d06ee7d9ac_o.jpg)

the iris double exposure shot in b/w
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 12, 2016, 03:18:28: A mother said wave. Then an old man said dance but kids are faster than 1/125 ;D . Sony a7II ,Batis 85 1.8
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 12, 2016, 11:16:53: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1614/25071986393_fef7636d57_o.jpg)

panasonic dmc-gx1
lumix g vario 14-42/f3,5-5,6
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 12, 2016, 13:18:41: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 12, 2016, 03:18:28
A mother said wave. Then an old man said dance but kids are faster than 1/125 ;D . Sony a7II ,Batis 85 1.8

Tom, great quality images.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 12, 2016, 23:29:22: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1444/25106782654_862617b919_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 12, 2016, 23:48:58: Beach detail. Lofoten, Arctic Norway.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on March 13, 2016, 00:55:51: Belgian work-horses

Df - 80-200/4.5
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jan Anne on March 13, 2016, 10:32:40: John, thats a very unique image with the wall, usually these images have wide open backgrounds.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 13, 2016, 10:38:50: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on March 12, 2016, 23:48:58
Beach detail. Lofoten, Arctic Norway.

Bjørn, what am I seeing actually? It looks like a close up of a rudbeckia flower...
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 13, 2016, 10:50:38: Actually a marker buoy used for line nets that had drifted ashore and being partially buried in sand.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 13, 2016, 11:34:51: That makes sense. Thank you!
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2016, 14:43:33: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1700/25753650495_d5f4eff629_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2016, 14:44:43: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1604/25753648855_f3185cc277_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2016, 19:53:54: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1699/25135493523_d0187cfc7b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2016, 19:55:01: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1714/25461404930_a22cfbe2be_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 13, 2016, 22:14:27: Meet Omelenko. A portrait for his website. Natural light from a window, nikon d300 pushed high in iso sensitivity, 85mm 1.8D @ f3.5 -I think- Processed with Alien Skin Exposure 7. Ilford 3200 mimic bw with some little adjustment. Basically a one click conversion. Have to love this program.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: null on March 13, 2016, 22:15:16: Jupiter-3+, Light Red filter, at F1.5:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1709/25739150906_933b941001_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FdtSPU)Kitchen (https://flic.kr/p/FdtSPU) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr

At F4,

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1711/25464525050_5c174b1edb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ENdm8m)George Mason Grandson (https://flic.kr/p/ENdm8m) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on March 13, 2016, 22:29:18: Quote from: Jan Anne on March 13, 2016, 10:32:40
John, thats a very unique image with the wall, usually these images have wide open backgrounds.
Thanks JA. Yes, these horses are seldom in the middle of the city.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2016, 23:24:42: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1613/25466767240_82c5a7305b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on March 14, 2016, 18:25:05: Boys love horses?

Df 80-200/ f/4.5
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 14, 2016, 21:40:05: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1621/25767437756_4cc02ddd46_b.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Danulon on March 15, 2016, 23:16:06: Quote from: armando_m on October 13, 2015, 15:34:59
woah... impressive scene!

really like the contrast of the tracks, the futuristic looking things on the left and the blurred cathedral in the background

Found that thread just now - some info for those interested in some "bridge lore":
[bridge chitchat]
Actually the futuristic looking things are air conduits for the Colonge philharmony situated underground near cathedral and main station.

The arrangement of the tracks and the main station was purposefully chosen: train travellers to Cologne were to go straight on to the Cathedral. just in front of the Cathedral there is this turn to the right into the station hall.

Before ww2 there were two train double tracks leading across the river Rhine plus an additional street/ tram bridge. After ww2 only the train bridge segments were repaired/ reconstructed. In the late 80ies another double track train bridge for local trains was added.

Actually quite at the spot the photo was taken from there used to be big towers flanking the tracks and some kind of gate in between. Must have felt like driving thru a city gate.

Here is a historical photo from the 30ies showing that very spot in the image centre:
https://digit.wdr.de/entries/85547?index=6&q=eyJ7OH0iOlsiaG9oZW56b2xsZXJuYnJcdTAwZmNja2UiXX0%3D&qt=search

More general info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenzollernbr%C3%BCcke

Unfortunately the surroundings of the station grew quite infamous after New Year's Eve 2015.
[/bridge chitchat]
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Mike Wallace on March 18, 2016, 16:10:44: Wow! So many great shots! I do not do a lot of BW conversions. I kind of like this one. It was taken at the Calico Ghost Town in Barstow, California. LR conversion. D600 with 28-300
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Mike Wallace on March 18, 2016, 16:46:59: Here's one more conversion that I have. I took this with a Rokinon (Samyang) 35mm 1.4 UMC. If you have not tried any of these very affordable lenses, you may like to give them a try. MF lens fans should approve. :) D800E with Rokinon 35mm
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 19, 2016, 10:46:49: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1635/25213836963_d1ab70db41_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: rosko on March 19, 2016, 15:48:47: Forgotten souls.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: null on March 19, 2016, 22:10:55: (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1667/25819750311_5c13230244_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FkAYdP)Skate and Fun (https://flic.kr/p/FkAYdP) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr

Canon 100/2, wide-open on the M Monochrom.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 23, 2016, 01:52:16: A Slovakian field hand, using a scythe.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 25, 2016, 08:24:06: yes, i downloaded niks suite

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1567/26021386135_d802acaed7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: AndrewC on March 25, 2016, 16:28:00: Jimbaran fish market.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9582534/Bali_20130716_120016.JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9582534/Bali_20130716_120047.JPG)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on March 25, 2016, 22:16:23: Great, even smelly in BW ;)

Rainy day - color version in 366day Topic
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Knut S on March 28, 2016, 18:32:47: Fons, I really like your pictures. This thread is like a journey. Very inspirational. You are a productive man. :)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 28, 2016, 18:41:13: Knut Seppelæ,
thanks for the compliment.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 29, 2016, 21:57:34: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1586/26120296455_c552f29181_o.jpg)
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on March 31, 2016, 17:53:11: my friend
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on March 31, 2016, 17:54:18: in my workshop
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 04, 2016, 07:56:57: Old man in Jaisalmer Fort... trying to earn some money... a bit sad actually, there were some young Indian Tourists messing with him for Social Network images... >:(
Sony a7II, Batis 25mm. Note even sure where to post this one.
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on April 04, 2016, 11:11:30: I'll try to get in the game, but it's going to be hard to beat Fons great pictures.... :-)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/26098417142_57b789ce08_b.jpg)

The chair... DF with 105mm f/2.5 AI-S
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 04, 2016, 12:14:40: Quote from: Jan Anne on March 02, 2016, 18:17:32
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3916/14275269208_37d473e505_o.jpg)
Sony a7R with Voigtlander 35/1.2, Montenegro 2014

Super shot of waterworks I guess, steaming fog forming a 3D spatial impression
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 05, 2016, 23:54:38: The Kerria Japonica
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2016, 21:24:07: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1605/26202545342_165565c0b5_o.jpg)

Copenhagen 2016
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 12, 2016, 15:25:26: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1545/26296457662_dcf22aae51_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 20, 2016, 22:45:15: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1657/26481312091_7d5a4122c9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 20, 2016, 22:51:39: Construction of bicycle road...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on April 21, 2016, 11:18:06: Fly fishing in Patagonia, Argentina, January 2008. Taken using a small point and shoot Canon (dont remember the model).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on April 21, 2016, 11:20:27: Sorry, here they are.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: s.smith on April 23, 2016, 09:35:02: wow, very powerful image. The b&w works well.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on April 23, 2016, 14:22:09: Thank you S.Smith. Those were the good times, when I could afford fishing trips to remote places.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 28, 2016, 07:43:10: "So, do you think he's having another beer? "
D750, 24-120vr f4 from the jeep across from a very local bar
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 28, 2016, 07:56:32: Trying to capture intensity :)
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/12399/D30_6124.jpg)
D300s, 300 2.8vr handheld
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/12399/D3S_0896.jpg)
D3S, 300 2.8 handheld
Normally when the matches are pretty boring and I am just shooting for myself and not the clubs/players/press
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on April 28, 2016, 10:14:49: Very good shots Tom, I like the second one.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: the solitaire on April 28, 2016, 10:43:49: EXIF is off on these. Forgot to change after using the fish eye lens

This was taken with the 5cm f2 Nikkor-S at f5,6 on a D3 body.
Processing: NEF processed in Lightroom, exported to NIK Silver FX and used a few filters on there. One of them a very light sepia toning. Another added structure detail.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1681/25386490372_b79ba28b7e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EFjp8S)10 000 mile shoes (https://flic.kr/p/EFjp8S) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Taken with 16mm f3,5 fish eye Nikkor at f4
Processing in Lightroom, then Silver FX applying a stronger Sepia filter, structure detail and the Ilford HP5 preset.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/727/23228778233_7562e75d18_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BoDyur)DSC_2388-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/BoDyur) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Taken with the 105mm f2,5 Nikkor-P.C at f2,5
Processing in Lightroom and Photoshop

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5769/23216165310_22147db0e3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BnwV7f)DSC_2052-Edit-2 (https://flic.kr/p/BnwV7f) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Taken with Nikon F3, 55mm f1,2 Nikkor-S.C and scanned with Vuescan, then processed in photoshop (and still forgotten to crop out the white border)
On Ilford HP5

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/534/19928505691_84eb2a38a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wn1NrH)2015-07-22-0014 (https://flic.kr/p/wn1NrH) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Same combo as above

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/399/19736696789_f50fa3d8a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/w54JkF)2015-07-22-0015 (https://flic.kr/p/w54JkF) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: JJChan on April 28, 2016, 14:01:15: Tom
Lovely B+W conversions. I've said before that your skin tonal palette in your conversions are great.

How's the Summarit 75mm? Better than Heliar?

JJ
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 28, 2016, 14:41:07: The Sid and JJ , many thanks. I've been shooting Soccer for quite a while and love shooting a good match. A boring match is just that, get 100 or so standard images for the teams then mess around keeping one eye out for something interesting. Just becomes work :( . I have so many skin tones in a soccer match, every thing from Danes, Italians, Nigerians, not to mention the many Indian skin tones, many :) . Black and White is the shortcut... ;) Until the D750 everything was CNX2 :)

JJ, the Summarit M cleared customs late last night. Now DHL is waiting for a "Gate Pass" to take it out of the Airport.... Grrrrr >:(. I really like the little Voigt 75 2.5 but am hoping the Leica is better and different. Hopefully I'll have it by Saturday.

Buddy, I really like the boots :)
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: the solitaire on April 28, 2016, 20:48:02: Thanks Tom. I really liked them as well. You know what they say about never judging a person before you walked a mile in their boots?
Well, these boots lasted me well more then 10 000 miles
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: BW on April 28, 2016, 22:23:35: Looking forward to yet another summer :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 28, 2016, 22:55:57: Børge, so bucolic and delicate. The framing effect of the protective horses and the subtle white veiling. Love it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: BW on April 28, 2016, 23:10:19: Thank you Paco! Your comment mean a lot to me :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 01, 2016, 22:09:51: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1567/26757064295_eb5aa21aee_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 01, 2016, 22:10:52: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1449/26663497482_d92da68f52_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 01, 2016, 22:11:46: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1588/26663496892_914a200b17_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 01, 2016, 22:23:06: soft portrait under harsh light.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 02, 2016, 13:33:17: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1461/26166477833_798e52918b_o.jpg)

Vredenburg, Utrecht, detail.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 02, 2016, 14:54:16: Airy, beautiful portrait!

Fons, I like this sharp geometry. Also, the reflection left below gives a nice accent to the image.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 02, 2016, 15:12:27: Great dark sky for Fons... :-) Nice geometrical picture !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 02, 2016, 19:17:07: thank you
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 02, 2016, 21:56:25: Quote from: Akira on May 02, 2016, 14:54:16
Airy, beautiful portrait!

Thanks Akira. Despite the shortcomings, I seem to like that angle; an earlier example is attached. It only works in B&W, preferrably using red or orange filters (in PP), because most of the time skin tones vary too strongly between face, cheeks, ears and neck.

Former with Zeiss 50/2 wide open; latter with 85/1.4G at f/2.2.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 02, 2016, 22:21:08: playful, lovely portrait
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 07, 2016, 20:22:23: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7203/26779839692_a22708a004_o.jpg)

Noordwijk
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 08, 2016, 06:59:23: Fons, I really like that conversion :) . I like the dark tones and the light and shadows of the people.

A very cramped Japanese Fashion Shoot :) In the very small café of a very small Guest House in Jaisalmer. We kept trying to get out of the way but the female Photog, not in this image, just kept shooting around us. Sony a7II, Batis 25 f2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 08, 2016, 07:49:40: The Generations Divide
a7II , Batis 25 f2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 08, 2016, 08:13:28: Tommy yours' are great!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 08, 2016, 08:53:42: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7691/26271147033_f82a2f02bd_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 08, 2016, 08:54:41: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7159/26267523983_aa094aabda_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 08, 2016, 09:33:05: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7210/26884466135_694e1c919a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 08, 2016, 09:58:59: Great pictures... :D I'll contribute with a very Parisian view... ;D

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/26777596592_1c124763d0_b.jpg)
Lampadaires... (https://flic.kr/p/GNfbxS) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr with Df and 70-300mm VR
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 08, 2016, 10:05:16: And one on the leisurable Sunday afternoon at the Luxembourg garden ! The mix between the bridge players and the tennis one's... ;D

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7544/26837181636_3c45e5915c_b.jpg)
Entre bridge et tennis... (https://flic.kr/p/GTvz7d) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr with Df and 70-300mm VR
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 08, 2016, 11:04:30: Parc de Luxembourg, very nice.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 08, 2016, 11:59:47: Nice Parisian views, Jacques.

Here one from Tilburg ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 10, 2016, 14:42:52: Labour Force
Just trying something different with B&W Conversion ;)
D750, 70-200 f4 VR
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 10, 2016, 15:01:04: successful try, if you ask me. recipe?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 11, 2016, 03:19:23: Thanks Airy :) . I used NIK SE Pro 'Silhouette' . Did not save but basically upped light , decreased contrast and added some detail. I think I also increased the Black. I'
ve played with it before but not pushed as far ;) .
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on May 11, 2016, 03:27:41: Quote from: Jacques Pochoy on May 08, 2016, 09:58:59
Great pictures... :D I'll contribute with a very Parisian view... ;D

Indeed very nice Parisian view Jacques sir! :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 11, 2016, 08:39:33: Quote from: tommiejeep on May 11, 2016, 03:19:23
Thanks Airy :) . I used NIK SE Pro 'Silhouette' . Did not save but basically upped light , decreased contrast and added some detail. I think I also increased the Black. I'
ve played with it before but not pushed as far ;) .
Tom
Nice one, I like it.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 11, 2016, 11:55:22: Ah, that labor group picture reminds me of my childhood holidays in Puri (on the other side of the country :-) )!

Another one on Paris and it's little bookstores :)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1454/25115815842_e683ac93f0_b.jpg)
La petite librairie... (https://flic.kr/p/Egp82C) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr with 105mm f/2.5 AI-s and Df.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 11, 2016, 12:12:01: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7015/26881069151_2a88802a69_o.jpg)

Parade, Den Bosch
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 11, 2016, 14:46:20: playing with the dehaze slider, then adding clarity and blacks
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on May 11, 2016, 15:04:14: Beautiful eyes Armando. Very nice image.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 11, 2016, 20:21:52: Thanks for commenting Elsid, I really liked the slightly slanted shape of her eyes, we were shooting dancing shots, but I asked for a portrait and she obliged
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 11, 2016, 20:22:59: Quote from: tommiejeep on May 10, 2016, 14:42:52
Labour Force
Just trying something different with B&W Conversion ;)
D750, 70-200 f4 VR
interesting processing Tommy , I think it fits the group
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 12, 2016, 16:59:24: The gentleman and the tramp
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 13, 2016, 06:27:11: Fine scene and facial expressions. Two suggestions though: square crop, and illuminating the faces in PP
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 13, 2016, 10:46:06: Thanks for the suggestions, Airy ! For the historic moment (A new road/passage which was closed from 1863 till 2016) it's also nice to delete the 'new' street elements. Will work on a different version ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2016, 10:39:25: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7217/26929148092_c2d3a5f5a7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 15, 2016, 10:53:27: Dhyana mudra?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2016, 11:07:45: Quote from: Akira on May 15, 2016, 10:53:27
Dhyana mudra?

Yes, all traditions seem to hold their hands slightly different in meditational equipoise.
The thumb touching the base of the ringfinger, left hand over right.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 15, 2016, 11:22:51: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2016, 11:07:45
Yes, all traditions seem to hold their hands slightly different in meditational equipoise.
The thumb touching the base of the ringfinger, left hand over right.

Thanks for the details, Fons. It is sometimes tricky to find the more universal translation of the Buddhist terms known and used only in Japan...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2016, 12:43:47: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7752/26751279250_e47be9a8fc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 15, 2016, 13:08:54: I don't know which mudra this is...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2016, 13:23:14: the mudra of gesticulation, ;)
underlining one's words with the movements of the hands,
i heard musicians do similar practices
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 15, 2016, 13:25:45: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2016, 13:23:14
the mudra of gesticulation, ;)
underlining one's words with the movements of the hands,
i heard musicians do similar practices

LOL, Fons, yes, musicians do, but only the vocalists. The instrumentalists are usually pretty busy doing other things. :o :o :o
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 15, 2016, 19:44:02: Hearses and things
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 17, 2016, 02:46:10: The Card Game
One of the few shots with the Sony a7II from a moving vehicle , but this was moving very slowly ;) Just yet another B&W experiment. Every time I saw a tree in a village or town, I knew there would be someone sitting in it's shade :) I think I prefer this one in colour
FE 24-70 f4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 18, 2016, 17:24:41: I have a feeling somehow the tree is dividing the image, Tom.

Fishmarket
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 18, 2016, 19:39:14: Sunny afternoon
(https://armando-m.smugmug.com/People/May-17-2016/n-7nS7LD/i-z8zGFGr/0/X2/i-z8zGFGr-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 18, 2016, 21:08:16: cooling down, after seeing Armando's shot
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 18, 2016, 21:16:19: Quote from: Airy on May 18, 2016, 21:08:16
cooling down, after seeing Armando's shot

LOL... ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 20, 2016, 18:37:44: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7780/26858338090_fd66392e8a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 22, 2016, 03:41:28: John, I agree about the tree. That is the thing about shooting from a vehicle when the driver just wants to get from A to B and is not interested in things he sees every day ;) . This is pretty much a frame filler. Any ideas for a crop?

Yet another B&W conversion ;) . The organizers asked for some more images from Bike Week and I came across this one that I had not paid much attention to...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 24, 2016, 06:51:59: This morning at the River
Sony a7II, Summarit M 75mm f2.5 with TechArt AF adapter at f5.6. I bought the lens as a walkabout for my style of shooting, not photography :) . No sharpening but used Clarity... still working that out.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 25, 2016, 17:24:05: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7411/26968417800_6dcb46942e_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 25, 2016, 19:03:04: Reworked ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 25, 2016, 19:22:58: bizarre
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: BEZ on May 25, 2016, 20:15:07: Quote from: John Geerts on May 25, 2016, 19:03:04
Reworked ;)

Superb image John ....well done!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 26, 2016, 03:50:50: Fons, fun image. I try not to get too close to the Water Buffs. They look docile but you just never know what they might do ;)

John, I much prefer this treatment. I like the tighter crop and the way you've lifted the darks (particularly the long coat) . An interesting pair.
Well done,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 26, 2016, 07:54:29: thank you Tom
and your images are always a joy to watch

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7235/27214791226_257ed9852f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 26, 2016, 10:56:24: Thanks Fons, BEZ and Tom.

As the photo referred to the re-installation of a road, being closed since 1863 due to railroad factories, I wanted to have a bit of the same look. The Velocipede bicycle was introduced and mass produced around the same time. I personally both know the two gentlemen. To the left is the chairman of an Old Bicycle foundation, he is focussed to the new passage and the possibility not to bump his head in the new tunnel. ;)

The one to right is a 'notorious' tramp, who looked here remarkably fresh.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 28, 2016, 20:37:43: Before the show.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 30, 2016, 10:04:40: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7333/26739093033_9c643b1671_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 30, 2016, 11:45:52: Despite the heavy rain, the biker won't stop....
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 30, 2016, 13:00:37: Quote from: John Geerts on May 30, 2016, 11:45:52
Despite the heavy rain, the biker won't stop....

Nor the photographer... :D i like those rain pictures where you can feel the rain !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on May 30, 2016, 17:22:35: Quote from: John Geerts on May 30, 2016, 11:45:52
Despite the heavy rain, the biker won't stop....
That's a terrific shot John. Love the depth of field, rain drops.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 30, 2016, 17:33:45: Thanks Jacques and Anirban. It's still raining here, by the way. Administrative weather ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 31, 2016, 14:16:58: Milano Nord Cadorna station. Df, 50/2 AI at some intermediate aperture (f/4 or f/5.6)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 31, 2016, 17:52:29: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7393/27376934065_a8bb7331dc_o.jpg)

Hydrangea petiolaris

Df 24mm/1.4g
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 31, 2016, 21:38:38: Quote from: Airy on May 31, 2016, 14:16:58
Milano Nord Cadorna station. Df, 50/2 AI at some intermediate aperture (f/4 or f/5.6)

wonderful shot of the train tracks
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 02, 2016, 21:39:56: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7731/27350580561_fbcb87a43d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 07, 2016, 13:31:00: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7366/26911561983_5cc176485e_b.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7313/27485194016_7fe62268b4_b.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7275/26911563663_a9f42811c3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: the solitaire on June 07, 2016, 13:59:53: (https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7050/26884437414_70a65bf810_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GXFLB1)DSC_0525-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/GXFLB1) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: BW on June 07, 2016, 16:35:47: To much water? My pond is drying out because of absense of water, but the lilly of the valley dont seem to mind.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on June 21, 2016, 10:19:55: Bangle seller, just messing around with PP. Very different to the stark Black and White
Sony a7II, FE 55 1.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 21, 2016, 20:30:38: So many great images here in this thread -
Tommie - great editing and mood
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on June 22, 2016, 11:29:26: Canal
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 22, 2016, 11:40:36: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7389/27741288341_5f0c83eb69_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7336/27782480736_854f1b7a00_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on June 22, 2016, 11:56:30: Elsa, many thanks. Still experimenting with B&W PP.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on June 25, 2016, 14:47:51: Break in the rain, time for a smoke
EM1, 40-150 2.8 w/tc1.4 handheld at distance
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on June 28, 2016, 15:06:37: Cat
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 03, 2016, 11:09:53: Windmill
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 03, 2016, 13:55:31: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7297/28042069595_a403b87014_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on July 10, 2016, 09:07:09: Typical shooting.... shame he was not wearing a Goan straw hat :(
D3S, 80-400 D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on July 13, 2016, 17:07:49: At the Courier Depot... too early
Sold some gear so went down to ship. Too early for the office staff but watched them unload a truck. Very gentle with the packages. Foreigner with camera standing there ....... ;)
Sony a7II , Leica 75 f2.5 handheld. Conversion in CNX2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 15, 2016, 18:09:54: Beekeepers
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 15, 2016, 20:03:18: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8855/27907367610_389e99e03c_o.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8757/27907369890_6033031acf_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on July 16, 2016, 03:57:19: John and Fons, very interesting images for early morning and first cup of coffee :)

John , what is that shape being pointed at. My only experience with be catchers here is when a hive starts growing under my eaves I call the local Beeman who comes and captures the hive. Sort of like the local Snakeman :) who gets the call when I have a Cobra or Russell's Viper

Fons, I viewed that second image, without reading glasses, on my mobile and did not have a clue as to what I was seeing. Thought it was Apes in a cage ;) . Cool image.
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 16, 2016, 05:20:00: thank you Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 16, 2016, 09:55:03: Quote from: tommiejeep on July 16, 2016, 03:57:19
John , what is that shape being pointed at. My only experience with be catchers here is when a hive starts growing under my eaves I call the local Beeman who comes and captures the hive. S
Thanks Tom. That is an authentic and original Beehive. That form is the most effective way to gather as much honey as possible and is based on their natural 'nest'.

The disadvantage is the difficulty to harvest the honey and wax.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 20, 2016, 23:54:52: Building the fair attracts a lot of viewers and fans....
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on July 21, 2016, 03:58:23: John, that was one of my guesses . Learn something every day :) . I like the guy's trike in the last one. I'm ready for one.
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: sayanda on July 21, 2016, 12:23:14: From "The 35 Series B&W" 2015 Nikon D300 and 35mm 1.8G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 21, 2016, 19:25:35: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8113/28377022601_ac17c4fb17_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: sayanda on July 22, 2016, 11:38:58: I like the shot Fons, but your sensor needs cleaning.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 24, 2016, 11:23:45: Tilburg Fair
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 25, 2016, 16:25:19: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8580/27923226704_40879781f8_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 28, 2016, 18:26:05: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7630/27993741083_a11624acc3_o.jpg[img])[/img]
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fanie on August 01, 2016, 21:50:46: Humankind's failures.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fanie on August 03, 2016, 22:00:59: Sailing the trade winds
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on August 03, 2016, 22:19:08: Fanie, dramatic shot, specially 1st one. They fit the bw processing like a glove.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fanie on August 04, 2016, 11:17:17: Quote from: golunvolo on August 03, 2016, 22:19:08
Fanie, dramatic shot, specially 1st one. They fit the bw processing like a glove.

Thank you Golunvolo.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on August 04, 2016, 17:18:39: Quote from: Fanie on August 01, 2016, 21:50:46
Humankind's failures.

I really like the image , good title
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fanie on August 04, 2016, 19:56:22: Quote from: armando_m on August 04, 2016, 17:18:39
I really like the image , good title

Thanks Armando
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on August 04, 2016, 22:34:41: The "V8 KOMPRESSOR" shot is awesome, Fons!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on August 08, 2016, 23:25:58: The 'highest' tower in Tilburg: 'Westpoint'.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 09, 2016, 19:34:05: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8079/28589242090_d606b87c67_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on August 09, 2016, 23:00:49: Great find ! Those "Photograph" signs are getting rarer each day !!!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 10, 2016, 13:54:30: thank you Jacques
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on August 12, 2016, 23:00:28: Actually Tilburg is a very peaceful town...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on August 14, 2016, 12:35:22: Central Station - new entrance.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on August 14, 2016, 13:48:58: Shinjuku, Tokyo。
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on August 15, 2016, 07:40:25: Fishermen's Lair, a couple of years ago I left the EM1, 12-40 2.8 on wall here and they kept it for me and I picked it up an hour later :)
Df, 70-200 f4G vr handheld
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on August 15, 2016, 10:22:53: John, the fair image is very cool, I like the uncompleted circles and the depth they create. Flying people is always a plus :)

Rehearsal break, Oviedo
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: kruemmelkasper on August 20, 2016, 01:19:56: (https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7434/26725702122_5c8e035361_b.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7010/26819685345_6999929526_b.jpg)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7301/27238404222_879e0cea92_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7463/26786163816_5c833d60b6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 22, 2016, 17:21:13: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8101/28870168160_7e864be2b1_o.jpg)

Huis Doorn the grounds
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on September 01, 2016, 06:13:09: Bombay train station ...shot many , may do a separate post of Mumbai Street. Shot from moving taxi. I normally use a Nikon but this was with the Sony a7II, FE35 2.8 ( JA, I do use it :) )
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: BW on September 01, 2016, 07:35:31: I like the the chimp and the kitten in this serie, Krummelkasper :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 01, 2016, 07:56:21: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8111/28693586904_546bf6239a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on September 01, 2016, 08:01:10: Quote from: golunvolo on August 15, 2016, 10:22:53
John, the fair image is very cool, I like the uncompleted circles and the depth they create. Flying people is always a plus :)
Thanks Paco.

Love that kitten photo ;)

Entrance of the Trappist Brewery
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on September 05, 2016, 06:22:53: Bombay Skyline from the Sea Wall
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 01, 2016, 09:02:50: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8461/29585026440_7dee5d5809_o.jpg)

Den Bosch
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on October 01, 2016, 10:40:53: Rehearsal Break is outstanding! Focal length, vantage point posture and pp. lovely:)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 01, 2016, 13:04:31: Thank you Erik. At this point I don´t remember the pp but is probably all done in LR
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on October 01, 2016, 23:38:56: Quote from: Erik Lund on October 01, 2016, 10:40:53
Rehearsal Break is outstanding! Focal length, vantage point posture and pp. lovely:)

Shared opinion. Congrats.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2016, 16:36:57: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5752/29997529452_2e6d180027_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2016, 16:38:16: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5827/29380748243_9f6e48e5b3_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 04, 2016, 16:39:16: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5485/29792136090_8ff64acc0f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 04, 2016, 23:19:24: Fons, always interesting to see your work. Extra points for those aliens/tennis/tree/ whatever it is.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on October 05, 2016, 07:16:53: Monks in training
Just playing around with conversions
D700,70-200vr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 05, 2016, 08:46:16: thank you Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: stenrasmussen on October 07, 2016, 15:06:49: Stavanger morning.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 17, 2016, 18:40:57: De Dommel

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8274/30091445030_83e66f5ea6_o.jpg)

D500 17-35mm f/2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on October 17, 2016, 22:10:04: wonderful image Fons
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 17, 2016, 22:19:43: Quote from: armando_m on October 17, 2016, 22:10:04
wonderful image Fons

thank you Armando

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8549/30306227071_59d78751b7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on October 18, 2016, 00:22:13: Main shopping street in Tilburg, Netherlands.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: black_bird_blue on October 18, 2016, 02:49:20: (http://www.damianharty.com/GreyBayOct2016/content/bin/images/large/DH6_0767.jpg)

San Mateo bridge and airliner in an uncharacteristic California skyscape.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 23, 2016, 13:37:06: Yushima, Ochanomizu, Tokyo.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 23, 2016, 14:12:01: Too many good ones here - Tommie - looove that monk kids shot
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on October 26, 2016, 08:45:07: He's my buddy now ;) . Last time I posted an image of this guy he was scowling at me. A good time in the fishing village with the Sony, Olympus and the Df. This is Df,70-200 f4 vr and total CNX2 PP. More clicks in one morning since I shot a full afternoon soccer match :)
Elsa, many thanks. I keep playing with B&W conversions.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on October 26, 2016, 08:54:51: Your B&W PP are perfect on all accounts, very nice.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on October 26, 2016, 13:55:17: Thanks Erik, you're too kind :) . Probably better when I stay away from NIK SE Pro II .... ;)
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: FriskoKry on October 26, 2016, 22:16:37: Stadsparken, Sollefteå. F2A, Tmax400
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on October 27, 2016, 17:49:38: Low tide...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 08, 2016, 16:38:35: A point of view
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 08, 2016, 18:50:13: Great shot, Paco. Mysterious.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 08, 2016, 22:27:46: Thanks John, it actually happen by chance.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: BW on November 08, 2016, 22:48:26: Very expressive, chanse or not. You were clearly anticipating something since you got the camera to your eye.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on November 13, 2016, 06:37:10: Not an Art lover
Sony a7II, FE55 1.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2016, 12:40:48: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5684/30986897496_a59cf08ea5_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 16, 2016, 23:53:08: Great one Fons. That´s the kind of image I will hang on my walls!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 17, 2016, 13:13:46: thank you Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on November 17, 2016, 18:27:31: Iceland, Dettifoss spray and wash
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 19, 2016, 12:59:45: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5812/30746165341_db168f121f_o.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 20, 2016, 17:45:22: Stormy weather.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 28, 2016, 14:38:28: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5552/31258755616_14a26453f4_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 29, 2016, 17:12:39: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5730/30987360616_c0f0f0f6e7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Woodley Willie on December 01, 2016, 22:03:14: Thumb
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tom Hook on December 01, 2016, 22:17:45: Woodley, Nicely forensic!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: CS on December 01, 2016, 22:58:34: Framing a bird in flight......
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 08, 2016, 21:51:26: Main Square in Tilburg experiment with 'flare' and backlight...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on December 10, 2016, 12:20:33: Quote from: Fons Baerken on November 29, 2016, 17:12:39
[#421 (http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,1610.msg78149.html#msg78149)]
I come back looking at this one. Beautiful. Fascinating.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on December 10, 2016, 12:22:20: with greetings from Finland
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on December 10, 2016, 12:25:59: Quote from: Woodley Willie on December 01, 2016, 22:03:14
Thumb
Like it very much. Tells a story of life.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: stenrasmussen on December 11, 2016, 22:19:11: From tonight dance show.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 12, 2016, 00:31:29: Very successful shoot Sten. I love it.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on December 12, 2016, 10:33:24: Extremely good capture and PP there Sten!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: smusesuse on December 12, 2016, 22:38:03: Birds. Lined up. (Sort of.)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 14, 2016, 04:53:14: Drudgery
D500, 70-200 2.8vr II Shooting at the beach/fishing village
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 16, 2016, 20:32:23: Shopping walk.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 18, 2016, 16:29:20: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/284/31575388852_5bd0d71415_o.jpg)

Df 35mm f/1.4ais
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 19, 2016, 10:09:04: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/394/31739513485_3d0a6b6b51_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 19, 2016, 10:45:38: At least someone appreciates being photographed ;)
Df,DC105 f2D from moving jeep after sunset at ISO 9000.
In a dusty village street and she was the only person around ?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 23, 2016, 23:56:10: Cold morning
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 27, 2016, 07:47:51: Different ;)
Playing with D500 settings (metering). D500, 70-200 2.8vr II , handheld
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 30, 2016, 10:39:42: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/324/31167681553_1e282f1e0f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 30, 2016, 10:51:37: Tom, stunning capture!

Fons, well found and captured!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bruno Schroder on December 30, 2016, 12:18:12: Nice one, John, the 3 horizontal zones, with different structures and thematic and the resulting depth. I like it a lot.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 30, 2016, 22:10:08: Thanks Bruno. The special weather conditions were helpful to create layers in our normally boring flat country ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 02, 2017, 12:01:07: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/332/32047969915_85616877d6_o.jpg)

B/W conversion of the January 2nd contribution.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 02, 2017, 13:55:32: Work vs play or Locals vs Tourists
At one of my Goa hangouts. It has become a warzone with many foreigners running shacks/restaurants/clubs that cater to tourists. Unfortunately the fishing village doesn't benefit at all.

Sony a7rII with Batis 25 f2 handheld
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 03, 2017, 08:12:52: D500, DC105 f2D Walkabout. I like having a fastish 150mm :)... but, a wide up close would have been better ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 12, 2017, 13:13:04: Fons, what a moody shot!

John, love your contrasty layered image. Great use of the million details.

Attention in black and white. Even thou somehow flat, I wanted to share the character.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 12, 2017, 23:52:30: Thanks Paco.

Impressive close-up, exact the right framing for my feeling.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 14, 2017, 19:34:40: Melting snow.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 17, 2017, 05:41:24: Quote from: John Geerts on December 23, 2016, 23:56:10
Cold morning
Very nice shot John. Looks cold indeed, especially seeing the smokes from those chimneys.
Love the clouds on top of it.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 17, 2017, 21:34:16: Thanks, Anirban.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on January 23, 2017, 00:51:01: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4019/4420161970_a50d852b1e_o_d.jpg)

I think this was Tri-X in my old speed graphic with 6 1/2" Ilex Paragon.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/46/129203789_28be35ec71_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 23, 2017, 08:32:52: Saeed speaks about Film Making, Life and the state of the world.... yet another event but at least Saeed is a good friend and I knew most of the people :) . Just playing with the B&W yet again.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 30, 2017, 06:21:08: So what's an old bird shooter doing out at night.... having dinner with my teenaged son :)
Public transport with the Sony a7rII, Leica Summarit M 75 f2.5
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thor Lidasan on February 03, 2017, 13:33:08: "Dreamcatcher"

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5758/22585795916_8e4ba4e9b2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ApQ7fq)Dreamcatcher-11 (https://flic.kr/p/ApQ7fq) by ny6263.362 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/17286562@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 03, 2017, 13:54:03: Thor, love the dark tone and subject matter. Very well done.
Tom,
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 03, 2017, 21:07:32: First: Df+2/28 AI
Second: Df+Leica APO macro 2.8/100
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 12, 2017, 07:09:51: Now this was an "I dare you look"
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 12, 2017, 07:12:18: The Sid, I really like the starkness of that 2nd image. Nice composition. Have a great time in Crete.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 12, 2017, 09:30:37: Hello Tom,
It was a windless, cloudy afternoon, with some fog and calm water. I like to take photos of old fishing boats.
Crete is a destination that offers a lot to the visitor. We will try to get as much as we can. You might have been tempted to join, if you were located closer or if you had won the lottery.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 12, 2017, 09:45:07: Here is another for you Tom, shot the same day as the one you liked.
It seems you love b&w and you are extremely good at it.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 15, 2017, 05:20:01: I really like this as well. I have a fondness for ramshackle wooden structures :) . I'm using/learning B&W more these days, Thanks. I have spent several Temporary Assignments at the old Naval Air Station , Souda Bay so know the area fairly well. Funny War Stories about me and Souda Bay during the 1st Gulf War ;). Yup, the lottery win would help but also my son's school schedule just doesn't work. Some Island hopping would really suit me at the moment. It has been too long since I've been to Greece :(. No Retsina in Goa!
Enjoy,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 18, 2017, 08:24:34: New super bridge under construction
Based on past history.... no in my lifetime ;) Shot from pax seat from wife's car (moving in traffic, slowly)
Sony a7ii. 55 f1.8 at f1.8 . I keep planning on taking a tele lens to catch the workers
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on February 18, 2017, 10:54:03: Trapper's hut, Svalbard.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Lars Hansen on February 18, 2017, 14:27:30: Quote from: Anthony on February 18, 2017, 10:54:03
Trapper's hut, Svalbard.

Anthony - very nice shot and woodwork! :)

When I saw your shot I recalled this one and gave it a try in b&w.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 18, 2017, 14:49:38: Anthony, great job on the textures and tones on the wood. Of course the bleak surroundings add a lot.

Lars, I like it but seems you should be able to get more details from the wood, pealing paint. Some work on the mid-tone slider maybe.

All of you seem to have cool old structures made of wood. I have many ruins (less all of the time with land values) but mostly mud and stone.
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Lars Hansen on February 18, 2017, 15:05:03: Quote from: tommiejeep on February 18, 2017, 14:49:38
Lars, I like it but seems you should be able to get more details from the wood, pealing paint. Some work on the mid-tone slider maybe.

Cheers,
Tom

Thanks for commenting Tom.

I've probably focused more on contrasts than fine details in the wood etc. Also, the light was a mix of sun and shade. I might give your suggestions a try.
I agree with your comments on Anthony's shot - great detail, tones, textures. Maybe the (seemingly) diffuse light is better(?).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ArendV on February 18, 2017, 17:52:53: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/630/32590604750_33b1d90933_h.jpg)
Saturday afternoon (https://flic.kr/p/RDVnms) by Arend (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vermazeren/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 18, 2017, 18:01:35: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2702/32588920190_edf0354bc1_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on February 18, 2017, 19:49:53: Lars, Tommie, thanks, the hut and bleak surrounds did seem a good b+w target. Lars, I like your shot also.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on February 19, 2017, 22:22:16: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/744/32154049214_de14f16ba5_b_d.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 19, 2017, 22:43:40: cats
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 23, 2017, 17:15:27: 1
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2045/33031071166_5677048cc1_o.jpg)

2
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3786/32946225211_699c660957_o.jpg)

3
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2665/32227407524_803884c6b3_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on February 24, 2017, 00:48:56: Violinist.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 28, 2017, 12:05:12: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/755/32321037944_2d32726072_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on February 28, 2017, 16:45:49: Sometimes, when a camera is set up for a long exposure and you trip the shutter, unexpected stuff happens. In this case, despite autumn had commenced and the +8C (max.) water temperature of the Arctic Sea, these intrepid youngsters undressed and happily ran into the breaking waters on this Lofoten beach.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Woodley Willie on March 08, 2017, 03:25:57: Skunk Cabbage in early spring
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 10, 2017, 14:53:06: Strong post needed for my eyes
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 10, 2017, 19:40:09: From this week's shooting. Exploring the neighbourhood with an 'obsolete' camera and an even more obsoleted lens. Fuji S5 Pro and the 16/3.5 Nikkor.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: stenrasmussen on March 10, 2017, 21:26:27: Meetings, meetings, meetings. At least we have decent view from our office.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: null on March 10, 2017, 23:28:23: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5567/30602449224_d8495414b6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NCexYU)Udvar Hazy (https://flic.kr/p/NCexYU) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr

Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum.

1936 5cm F1.5 Sonnar on the M Monochrom, Orange filter.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 13, 2017, 08:29:42: Happy Holi ,,, from Goa
Not the best place in India to play Holi :( This morning from my jeep. Lots of Tourists covered with colours but these kids were very happy whn I pointed the camera at them. The group was in deep shadows of the tree with sun beating down on the open ground BG, Recovery time ;) Seems a shame to do B&W but the red and purple powders all seem to blind to a dark pink and kills the yellow and green. D500, 70-200 f4vr handheld
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2017, 10:49:25: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/715/32600459813_58d34067eb_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2017, 10:50:17: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/780/33258964372_d1fecc1379_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 13, 2017, 10:58:09: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2947/33031855500_1b03e5d82f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: stenrasmussen on March 20, 2017, 21:51:09: Too busy to do pure photography walks so my office building again.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Woodley Willie on March 26, 2017, 17:43:20: Mausoleum
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: stenrasmussen on March 27, 2017, 21:12:08: Gotta stay fit
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: David Franks on March 28, 2017, 03:36:51: Just started messing with black and white a few months ago after discovering some early morning ramp images lent themselves readily to B&W
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 28, 2017, 08:23:56: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3816/32839489234_33c3609fb5_o.jpg)

Weekly blog day March 27 b&w conversion
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 28, 2017, 20:17:33: a(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3720/33697676975_8ce8b73b7e_o.jpg)

b(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2863/33663288516_4958b29623_o.jpg)

c(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2939/32890634093_0bcc72307d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 28, 2017, 23:07:14: Great work as usual all of you.

Fons, that floating massive in #485 has something extra special for me. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 29, 2017, 07:24:18: thank you Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: David Franks on April 01, 2017, 03:43:50: I love walking the ramp before and just after dawn on the day of an airshow catching the sleeping beasts with just the right amount of drama and contrast.
Douglas AD-6 Skyraider. In service 1949 - 1972
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 01, 2017, 11:12:48: Exit.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 08, 2017, 14:25:24: Four days in Varanasi with four cameras :) . Too hot during the day so went out early mornings and late afternoon/early evening. First with Pen F /17 1.8 and second with a7rii / Leica Summarit M 75 2.5. Huge crowds of Pilgrims. Never did see what was in the guy's basket :(
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 21, 2017, 17:13:06: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2881/34178830665_f07695273d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 24, 2017, 10:31:44: On the Temple steps
Sony a7rii, Leica Summarit M75 f2.5 at f2.5
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 24, 2017, 22:08:11: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/33437255193_3bebae14c1_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 07, 2017, 14:44:15: Just too darned Hot
Df/58 1.4G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 07, 2017, 15:19:52: Tom your images of the people on the streets of Varanasi are simply excellent !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 08, 2017, 06:23:40: Armando, many thanks. Great place for shooting people. I have a couple of hundred coded for PP so something for the Monsoon ;) . I went on my own so no wife and son to act as Sherpas and extremely hot with too many steps uphill :( .
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 08, 2017, 09:28:32: This exotic, intimate, interesting image are a pleasure. Pp is spot on too.

Thanks for sharing Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 08, 2017, 20:46:53: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34376986162_3801ddc9a8_o.jpg)

churchwindow detail
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 10, 2017, 02:33:07: Thanks Paco, Colourful place so used clour for most images and normally give the monkeys a wide berth but very narrow street and she looked no threat ;)
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 14, 2017, 21:16:35: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/33848956673_0e1fb02ae5_o.jpg)

A-15
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 14, 2017, 21:55:37: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34495708412_9fba158c43_o.jpg)

beach
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on May 14, 2017, 23:43:01: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 14, 2017, 21:55:37
[...]
beach
Nice one!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on May 15, 2017, 11:37:22: Beach is very good, the different layers and the tiny figures on the horizon, well suited to b+w.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 15, 2017, 12:15:02: Very nice one Fons. Powerful natural straight lines
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2017, 19:18:58: Quote from: golunvolo on May 15, 2017, 12:15:02
Very nice one Fons. Powerful natural straight lines

Quote from: Anthony on May 15, 2017, 11:37:22
Beach is very good, the different layers and the tiny figures on the horizon, well suited to b+w.

Thank you gentlemen
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 23, 2017, 09:15:05: I usually process the rehearsal images as b&w.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 23, 2017, 09:27:55: Nice contrasts here in directions and proportions, Paco.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 23, 2017, 12:17:07: Thank you Fons
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: yomanuel on May 26, 2017, 23:16:46: Selfportrait. Maremagnum, Barcelona.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5521/12048303685_8a1a3601bc_c.jpg)[/url]

D300, 18-200mm @ 105
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 12, 2017, 10:15:45: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4218/35101746371_717897f26a_o.jpg)

Df, Peleng 8mm f/3.5, circle crop, i actually returned the lens for its strong flare propensities
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 13, 2017, 00:27:21: Beautiful and special Fons. At fist glance made me think of and iris. I love the touch of including yourself in the image. Immersive and calming
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 13, 2017, 00:30:07: New York, New York, star spreading the news...

I´ll be back in the city from the middle of August until September. Drop a word if you will like to have a drink!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 13, 2017, 07:45:40: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4224/34450555293_96465bf141_o.jpg)

D500 10.5mm f/2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 13, 2017, 07:46:46: Quote from: golunvolo on June 13, 2017, 00:27:21
Beautiful and special Fons. At fist glance made me think of and iris. I love the touch of including yourself in the image. Immersive and calming

Thank you Paco!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on June 16, 2017, 06:32:11: Sorry about that. I will go back and again read the Rules , Guidelines and take a break. Delete at your convenience .
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 25, 2017, 00:37:58: Dark times
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 28, 2017, 20:25:20: Going for "impressionisctic" in black and white
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 29, 2017, 11:50:11: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4282/35483666126_65afb22913_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on August 11, 2017, 12:04:03: This IR shot came with deep deep blacks
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Woodley Willie on August 19, 2017, 01:09:39: It fell from the sky...well... a tree.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Eddie Draaisma on August 19, 2017, 10:28:41: .
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on August 19, 2017, 15:14:37: Quote from: golunvolo on August 11, 2017, 12:04:03
This IR shot came with deep deep blacks

wow, marvelous image
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 23, 2017, 16:46:24: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4379/35948413493_697af30f2e_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on September 22, 2017, 10:42:58: Racket tailed Drongo
Backlit by sunrise so just the black shape ooc. Just playing with recovery. I rarely see them and have no good images. I was driving in the jeep and saw it on a wire, stopped and as I got out with the D500, 300 2.8 it darted out to snag a Fly. This was the return trip.
The ooc silhouette is pretty cool and almost B&W
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on October 09, 2017, 08:21:23: OAP chat up.... just for fun
huge crop. Lots of different B&W options
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 03, 2017, 11:41:20: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4504/38135240821_2ec722f66e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on November 03, 2017, 22:58:04: Quote from: Fons Baerken on November 03, 2017, 11:41:20
[image]
Awesome!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 03, 2017, 22:59:27: thank you Thomas
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 08:19:40: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4567/38443075111_55081ee2f9_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 16, 2017, 08:21:29: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4461/37535831554_f8480a9633_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: simato73 on November 28, 2017, 23:47:35: A few recent shots from the Peak District revisited in B&W

Actually looking back they seem a bit tonally dull, but I'll not delete them from the post anyway, feel free to comment.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 05, 2017, 16:17:11: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4577/24977145158_c79e6d7d42_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 05, 2017, 16:19:12: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4540/24977131038_5c10155c02_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on December 05, 2017, 16:21:07: super multi exposure, Fons
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 05, 2017, 16:59:15: thank you Thomas
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on December 05, 2017, 19:57:05: Indeed, a very effective multiple exposure.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 05, 2017, 20:22:26: Simone, they are not dull at all in my screen. Specially the last one, interesting intricate view with some visual puzzle in the mix.

Fons, love the second double exposure. It works really well.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 06, 2017, 09:19:07: thank you Anthony, Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 12, 2017, 14:03:50: Navy Petty Officer seems to be lost :) . No idea why he is in the Paddy Fields. D500 ,300 2.8vr w/tc 1.4 handheld on the far end of the track. Not so much about the image as the fact that my Df suffered some damage from another weird accident. The USB port seems to have a problem. I'll take it out this week to test everything else but it will not open on the computer (card reader works fine) . Shooting into the sun.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Mauricio Avila on December 14, 2017, 05:22:02: 37 pages of pure joy, thanks all for sharing :)

F100
Ilford HP5 Plus
AF Nikkor 28mm 1:2.8 D
Nikon X1 filter

Saludos,

Mauricio
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 14, 2017, 11:15:31: Nice backlite with the flag, Mauricio

Melting snow...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 14, 2017, 12:04:43: Moments,

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4521/27225739859_209e05aa83_o.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4732/27225739249_19fbfe5611_o.jpg)

Den Bosch, December 11-2017
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 25, 2017, 10:57:46: Regte Heide
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 25, 2017, 11:17:02: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4638/24332571287_4ed3f61b60_o.jpg)

classic expression to an ancient tradition
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 28, 2017, 11:37:45: Light and shadows in B&W.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 31, 2017, 19:02:29: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4597/38703382314_9517d505eb_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on December 31, 2017, 19:05:32: old tree
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on December 31, 2017, 19:25:47: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4522/26482986659_66ce7c540e_b.jpg)

Comme un air du Pont Neuf... Some pieces of the famed "Pont Neuf" bridge in Paris, left near the "Pantheon" (quite a distance from the bridge). Surely some sort of cultural experiment ? 105mm f/2.5 AIS, Nikon Df.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 01, 2018, 21:17:29: Oleee Armando
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 01, 2018, 21:28:25: "Botijo". Typical Spanish water container, keeps the liquid cold even during summer.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 02, 2018, 12:47:10: A rainy New Year's Evening

Df 55/1.2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 02, 2018, 12:48:42: Quote from: armando_m on December 31, 2017, 19:05:32
old tree
What an impressive tree, Armando !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 02, 2018, 13:41:15: Thank you John and Paco

the street scene reminds me of spy movie, smoething is about to happen

I do not recall ever seeing a botijo, my dad would some times use the term "botijon" to refer to fat people, now I know where it comes from
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on January 06, 2018, 22:51:05: Some black and white conversions... maybe a bit overcooked
Sierra Nevada mountains looking East towards Washoe Lake

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/27767419769_c7203c61e6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JiHhuH)DSC_8992_bw (https://flic.kr/p/JiHhuH)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on January 06, 2018, 22:53:08: Lake Tahoe on a winter afternoon
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4682/38647599445_3da28b05db_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21Ta3Rt)DSC_9025_01_bw (https://flic.kr/p/21Ta3Rt)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on January 06, 2018, 22:54:48: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4645/25673115138_256abdb2b9_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F7DqGb)DSC_8979_bw (https://flic.kr/p/F7DqGb)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on January 06, 2018, 22:57:17: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4687/25673088038_a546b90735_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F7DhCW)DSC_8981_bw (https://flic.kr/p/F7DhCW)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on January 07, 2018, 00:27:50: Nice ladscapes here !

Below, toward the zenith...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on January 07, 2018, 00:48:05: Celtic.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 07, 2018, 02:13:47: Quote from: Jack Dahlgren on January 06, 2018, 22:51:05
Some black and white conversions... maybe a bit overcooked
Sierra Nevada mountains looking East towards Washoe Lake

Fantastic landscapes
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: brent_e on January 13, 2018, 21:13:14: taken in Sept. D7100, 70-200 and TC1.7.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 16, 2018, 11:39:50: Curves and Textures
Doing some clean up of Hard drives ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on January 16, 2018, 19:55:58: Quote from: tommiejeep on January 16, 2018, 11:39:50
Curves and Textures
Doing some clean up of Hard drives ;)

this is an extraordinary picture
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on January 16, 2018, 21:51:58: Great picture with those « textures » (some of them might being dangerous?) !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 16, 2018, 21:53:34: Yes for the textures and shapes. It works wonderfully. I keep looking at it... :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bruno Schroder on January 16, 2018, 22:18:58: Indeed!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on January 17, 2018, 01:06:34: +1 indeed from me also. Nice work Tom.

Love Jack's dog as well.

Overall this is a great thread - most enjoyable - well done all.

Quote from: Jacques Pochoy on January 16, 2018, 21:51:58
Great picture with those « textures » (some of them might being dangerous?) !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 17, 2018, 05:26:58: Thanks all :) . I periodically try to move outside my box , but not as much since my teenager stopped going out with me or using his several cameras :( .
Jacques, no danger from those two. The snake is the house Rat Snake and the other is that Purple/red centipede that curls up with any vibration. Have not had a Cobra in the house for about 18 months.
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 17, 2018, 11:15:04: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4716/39691019702_d09b854b7f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 22, 2018, 07:52:16: Fons, the color version is stunningly beautiful, but this high-key B&W treatment looks appealing as well.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 22, 2018, 07:54:43: The snow simplifies chaos...somewhat.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on January 22, 2018, 08:09:36: Quote from: Akira on January 22, 2018, 07:54:43
The snow simplifies chaos...somewhat.

Nice image. I think it could use a bit more brightness, but maybe that is just unwarranted cheeriness on my part.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2018, 08:28:50: Indeed the snow organizes the clutter in a nice way, a Zen perspective.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2018, 08:29:37: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4743/24947015397_c334f2f080_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 22, 2018, 10:43:49: Quote from: Jack Dahlgren on January 22, 2018, 08:09:36
Nice image. I think it could use a bit more brightness, but maybe that is just unwarranted cheeriness on my part.

Thank you, Jack. I was a bit conservative in the treatment of the white snow in order to preserve its texture.

Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 22, 2018, 08:28:50
Indeed the snow organizes the clutter in a nice way, a Zen perspective.

Thank you, Fons. Yes, this would be some kind of Zen simplification.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 31, 2018, 07:52:37: Some times it is what I do not see ;) . Not great PP and is sharp but it is also my wife who must approve ;) . Both taken with Sony a7ii , Voigt Nokton 50 f1.5 at f1.5 (used Techart Pro so all say f2). At last night's Event. There was an Italian Artist/Photographer ( I loaned him my Df,58 1.4 since all he is travelling with is his Fuji X100 F). He was getting great images from his Fuji. Have not seen his Df images but he normally shoots D810 with his 58 1.4. Class and skill really show :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 06, 2018, 00:04:07: Egret
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on February 06, 2018, 05:34:48: Quote from: elsid on February 06, 2018, 00:04:07
Egret

Very dramatic and graphic! Nice treatment.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 06, 2018, 19:47:58: Thank you Jack for commenting. Here is another one, a sea gull feather and 3 little fish.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 12, 2018, 08:34:09: Sifting Sand
just playing with PP. One with CC PS2017 , Nik SE Pro and one full CNX2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 14, 2018, 14:25:26: "The 1000 Yard Stare" and the Inquisitive Man... he never stopped looking at me as I had two cold drinks and never changed his expression
Sony a7rii, Summarit M 75 f2.5, Techart Pro.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on February 14, 2018, 18:16:15: Ah, ah... Getting into street portraits ;D Great ones !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on February 14, 2018, 23:42:48: Tom, the latest two are eye-catching portraits!

This is something like "forms and shapes".
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: senecaman on February 26, 2018, 18:27:08: Taken some time ago
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: senecaman on February 26, 2018, 18:38:29: Doors leading to doors leading to doors...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 28, 2018, 19:34:28: flowers
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 28, 2018, 19:36:33: Today in Bonn:
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on March 02, 2018, 00:34:18: flamingo
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 06, 2018, 09:05:10: Bedi Break :) For those that do not know what a Bedi is, it is the cigarette of the masses. People normally buy then loose meaning a few at a time or even one. He actually is part of my on going project and has a very nice face.
Just playing with PP. The family that manufactures the Bedis are super rich. D500 , 70-200 2.8vr handheld. Part of the on going Hotel construction next door.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 06, 2018, 19:03:44: Nice portrait of the construction worker

here is one with hard light
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 07, 2018, 17:10:43: Nice Armando. I need to find a subject that is easy to work with rather than Street candids.
Thanks for sharing.
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 07, 2018, 18:00:16: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 07, 2018, 17:10:43
Nice Armando. I need to find a subject that is easy to work with rather than Street candids.
Thanks for sharing.
Tom
Right, it is completely different ball game, having a person that is there to have their picture(s) taken, besides going out hunting, which is a very rewarding experience when the hunt is successful but I have not done it for a while
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on March 07, 2018, 19:38:24: little big boat
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 07, 2018, 21:08:54: Beautiful harsh light portrait Armando. It gives personality to the model. Like the idea, the expression and specially your relationship with her and balance with information/deep blacks. Ads mystery too.

Thanks for sharing it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 08, 2018, 02:07:11: Quote from: golunvolo on March 07, 2018, 21:08:54
Beautiful harsh light portrait Armando. It gives personality to the model. Like the idea, the expression and specially your relationship with her and balance with information/deep blacks. Ads mystery too.

Thanks for sharing it
Paco, thanks for commenting, you always bring up interesting aspects of the images that usually I have not considered, I'm usually more binary, like or unlike, maybe I should stop and really think why

I really enjoy the images on this thread from the feather, bridge, folded paper, flowers, boats, people, etc ...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 08, 2018, 04:49:06: Quote from: armando_m on March 07, 2018, 18:00:16
Right, it is completely different ball game, having a person that is there to have their picture(s) taken, besides going out hunting, which is a very rewarding experience when the hunt is successful but I have not done it for a while
Armando, at my age most of the women I know are not big on the idea of posing for me. Even my wife hates it. I have known this young lady since she was a baby and she is very happy for me to photograph her but unfortunately she is at school about 12 hours away so I only see her during her school Hols. This was taken at a recent event with the Pen F, Pany 25 f1.4 at f2.8. I would really like to try some lighting with her (lighting has never been my strong suit...lol) . I do not think I've posted before...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 08, 2018, 05:39:43: Tom , I do not know these girls, I'm part of a photo club that has practice sessions every week and it is 99% studio shots with "models", I go twice or maybe once per month. Outside the club opportunities for portraits are much less, my wife also does not enjoy having her photo taken , but a couple of cowerkers have asked me to take photos of them, when it happens then I'll use natural light must of the time
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 08, 2018, 05:59:40: Armando, I have always envied your Photo Club. In today's India , being a foreigner shooting Indian women is touchy. A good friend, Goan, is one of India's top fashion designers and I used to be able to shoot his Catwalk models but no control in those situations. These days he doesn't often have shows locally :( . Some time back I posted an image of two Russian Showgirls at the beach. I should have been more forward and approached them ;) . They obviously did not mind being photographed.
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 08, 2018, 08:30:45: Same workman, different image and different treatment. Started with Nik SE II and then started playing with sliders :) . Shame about the sun directly on his back/T-shirt
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 08, 2018, 12:48:47: Excellent image
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 09, 2018, 03:41:36: Thanks Armando, often people are like birds, you have no choice on the light or surroundings. Interesting how images get different receptions on different sites :) . Learning even more about how the D500 acts (noise) at minor changes in ISO (400-640-720). Still looking for the "Sweet Spot" ;)

Cheers,
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 09, 2018, 07:24:19: Love the portrait. Framing with the black background makes him pop. Attitude and expression...would male it iconic Hollywood. Much more visual dinamics in lighting, framin, contrast, posture makes for a stronger image than the others of the same guy, I think.

Thanks for sharing it!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on March 09, 2018, 10:46:24: Great portrait, I agree that it has a Hollywood look.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 09, 2018, 16:20:57: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 09, 2018, 03:41:36
Thanks Armando, often people are like birds, you have no choice on the light or surroundings. Interesting how images get different receptions on different sites :) . Learning even more about how the D500 acts (noise) at minor changes in ISO (400-640-720). Still looking for the "Sweet Spot" ;)

Cheers,
When I do street shooting if I find a spot with nice light I wait for people to walk into it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 10, 2018, 05:46:42: Paco, thanks and I agree , Thanks Anthony. Armando, that works and often do that when travelling and longer lenses. Unfortunately the unusual stuff that I enjoy catching can happen in less than ideal situations so that is when I wing it. Some time back I was driving on a small, busy highway by the river and saw a fantastic scene (on a stormy day) with shafts of sunlight hitting one of the 400 year old Churches on a hill across the river. Like a Master of light had painted it. There was just no way to stop. A couple of hundred metres down I could pull off but the clouds had closed. Total one off and Biblical :)
Cheers,
Tom
This is the scene I was left with. The left most Church is the one with the light.
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/11767/DSC028741.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on March 14, 2018, 00:26:40: a couple of leaves
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 19, 2018, 22:11:20: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 08, 2018, 04:49:06
Armando, at my age most of the women I know are not big on the idea of posing for me. Even my wife hates it. I have known this young lady since she was a baby and she is very happy for me to photograph her but unfortunately she is at school about 12 hours away so I only see her during her school Hols. This was taken at a recent event with the Pen F, Pany 25 f1.4 at f2.8. I would really like to try some lighting with her (lighting has never been my strong suit...lol) . I do not think I've posted before...

Very nice candid shot.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 19, 2018, 22:19:09: Sunny road

D7100 + Angenieux 35-70
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 19, 2018, 22:25:34: Running alone

D7100 + Nikkor 35 mm f/1.8
Title: Re: b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 19, 2018, 22:34:59: Quote from: Chimper on October 12, 2015, 23:24:55
Hello all.
From an early morning (slow) run in Cologne, Germany: train tracks leading to the station situated next to the Cologne Cathedral, started in 1248 and finished in 1880 - the largest gothic church in Europe with towers 157m/515ft tall.

Really a fantastic shot ! The light is great.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 19, 2018, 23:45:08: Hi, Christian, welcome to NG!

Your "Running alone" image is fantastic. Love the composition and processing!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 20, 2018, 07:23:20: Thank you Akira :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on March 20, 2018, 12:16:16: Quote from: Akira on March 19, 2018, 23:45:08
Hi, Christian, welcome to NG!

Your "Running alone" image is fantastic. Love the composition and processing!

I agree.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 20, 2018, 13:16:17: Re Christian's contribution: An image very well suited to b/w presentation. The composition is classic and suits the subject as well.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 20, 2018, 14:34:27: Thank you Anthony and Bjorn !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on March 20, 2018, 14:56:51: Dark but very nice effect! also very nice framing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 20, 2018, 15:19:29: Sunny road and running alone, both excellent additions
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 20, 2018, 17:40:25: Classic indeed. Works very well
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on March 20, 2018, 21:09:04: Erik, Armando, Golunvolo,

Thank you for your comment.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 29, 2018, 16:39:45: Passer-by.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 02, 2018, 07:11:49: 'Last woman in Tokyo'...nice one Akira , well spotted :)
Christian, excellent image

Still Life (well, it is not people ;) ) Pen F , 17 f1.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on April 02, 2018, 07:14:37: Quote from: tommiejeep on April 02, 2018, 07:11:49
'Last woman in Tokyo'...nice one Akira , well spotted :)
Christian, excellent image

Still Life (well, it is not people ;) ) Pen F , 17 f1.8

Thank you, Tom!

Yes, they are still now...

(Co)incidentally, the lens I used for my shot was also M.Zuiko 17/1.8 on GH5.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 02, 2018, 10:53:50: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/897/39368074020_208365ff33_o.jpg)

how you wish you'd be able to focus quick enough on the eyes i.o the glasses

D500, 85mm f/1,4d @f/2

April 1, 2018
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 02, 2018, 17:16:46: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/794/26313436937_f26c2c8018_b.jpg)

a few days old

April 2

D500 - 70-200mm f/2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on April 02, 2018, 20:02:32: Quote from: Fons Baerken on April 02, 2018, 10:53:50
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/897/39368074020_208365ff33_o.jpg)

how you wish you'd be able to focus quick enough on the eyes i.o the glasses

D500, 85mm f/1,4d @f/2

April 1, 2018

Fons, I envy your eyesight and appreciate your reflex nerve!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 02, 2018, 20:11:36: thank you Akira
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on April 21, 2018, 17:43:22: SYLVIA MELANOCEPHALA
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on April 24, 2018, 15:37:20: Quote from: brent_e on January 13, 2018, 21:13:14
taken in Sept. D7100, 70-200 and TC1.7.
Really like how the bird pops out of the OOF area

Quote from: tommiejeep on January 16, 2018, 11:39:50
Curves and Textures
Doing some clean up of Hard drives ;)
Creepy textures !

Here is one from yesterday, walking on the street looking for spots to shoot, we asked for permission to shoot in the pool place, what's the right term in english ? in spanish we just say billiard - "billar"
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 25, 2018, 10:05:52: Great mood and light composition. Everything is were is supposed to be.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on April 25, 2018, 10:15:47: Quote from: golunvolo on April 25, 2018, 10:05:52
Great mood and light composition. Everything is were is supposed to be.
+1 I totally agree
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on April 25, 2018, 10:26:36: Beautiful portrait in a fitting situation, Armando!

I wonder what she is staring at...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on April 25, 2018, 12:07:32: Quote from: armando_m on April 24, 2018, 15:37:20

Here is one from yesterday, walking on the street looking for spots to shoot, we asked for permission to shoot in the pool place, what's the right term in english ? in spanish we just say billiard - "billar"

Very nice photo, great lighting.

The game being played is pool - the bands on some of the balls show this.

Billiards is played with no more than three balls on the table, sometimes only two. It is not so popular these days, having long been overtaken in much of the world by snooker, which has fifteen red balls and six balls of other colours.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on April 25, 2018, 15:07:51: Thank you for all the comments

Anthony thanks for the clarification on the game
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 25, 2018, 19:38:46: Quote from: golunvolo on April 25, 2018, 10:05:52
Great mood and light composition. Everything is were is supposed to be.
Exactly. Fitting for B&W as well.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on May 02, 2018, 10:05:39: Here is one from yesterday, walking on the street looking for spots to shoot, we asked for permission to shoot in the pool place, what's the right term in english ? in spanish we just say billiard - "billar"
[/quote]

Love this shot !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: afx on May 02, 2018, 21:40:54: Quote from: armando_m on April 24, 2018, 15:37:20
Here is one from yesterday, walking on the street looking for spots to shoot, we asked for permission to shoot in the pool place, what's the right term in english ? in spanish we just say billiard - "billar"
We say Billiard in German but mean Pool...

Wonderful shot. Real hard BW, great expression and pose...

thx
afx
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 03, 2018, 03:28:26: Thanks for the additional comments, she was also very happy with the image
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on May 03, 2018, 04:53:58: I should say so - it is a wonderful image. I like the look on her face and how the light catches it and the concentration being displayed. Not so sure about the deliberate hole in the knee of her designer jeans. Kids! LOL

Quote from: armando_m on May 03, 2018, 03:28:26
........................................., she was also very happy with the image
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thor Lidasan on May 03, 2018, 16:52:08: Once in a while, I dabble in portraiture, too. Here is an image from last year:

Straight Lines

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/982/41866999291_a46bcbe5cf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MDjgn)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 03, 2018, 17:43:03: really nice, I like how you placed the model in the spot light
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on May 03, 2018, 18:18:38: Wonderful light and model attitude
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on May 03, 2018, 19:02:53: +1

Quote from: armando_m on May 03, 2018, 17:43:03
really nice, I like how you placed the model in the spot light
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on May 05, 2018, 21:06:14: Ram heads
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: timh on May 05, 2018, 21:13:34: elsid, interesting juxtaposition of images. The first one looks quite evil in b&w!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: the solitaire on May 05, 2018, 23:40:18: (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/955/41812834742_a5b1576793_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26GRH2Q)Brick on a stick (https://flic.kr/p/26GRH2Q) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on May 06, 2018, 13:01:16: Thanks Tim. Yes, I agree that It looks a bit more "evil" in b&w.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on May 16, 2018, 20:51:49: Quote from: the solitaire on May 05, 2018, 23:40:18
[...]

Snake with a woolen cap, dancin' to the flute?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on May 16, 2018, 22:36:53: Leaving the port, going fishing.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 20, 2018, 12:40:10: (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/908/42064968261_e18ee66bae_o.jpg)

roof of Utrecht central station, may 12

d500 10,5mm f/2.8 defished
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on May 20, 2018, 13:20:26: Interesting structure... ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Chrisar on May 20, 2018, 21:20:54: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 20, 2018, 12:40:10
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/908/42064968261_e18ee66bae_o.jpg)

roof of Utrecht central station, may 12

d500 10,5mm f/2.8 defished

Fascinating...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 20, 2018, 23:31:39: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 20, 2018, 12:40:10
roof of Utrecht central station, may 12

d500 10,5mm f/2.8 defished

This is a very creative abstraction!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on May 23, 2018, 11:04:15: So blow out the boring BG ;) Just for fun and playing with PP.
When I sat down next to the Ganges he was curled up asleep below me. Then he woke up and was pretty much like me first thing in in the morning ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 23, 2018, 12:04:55: Quote from: Akira on May 20, 2018, 23:31:39
This is a very creative abstraction!
Quote from: Chrisar on May 20, 2018, 21:20:54
Fascinating...

thank you
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on May 23, 2018, 15:23:38: Quote from: tommiejeep on May 23, 2018, 11:04:15
So blow out the boring BG ;) Just for fun and playing with PP.
When I sat down next to the Ganges he was curled up asleep below me. Then he woke up and was pretty much like me first thing in in the morning ;)
Interesting portrait Tom, nice post processing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: senecaman on May 24, 2018, 12:08:42: A different view
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on May 26, 2018, 22:08:28: Next phase of my project is underway. First step is clearing the site.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/41647830854_7cca9a26f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26sh28d)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/26sh28d)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 10, 2018, 09:07:37: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1731/41641095595_6b49842829_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1733/41639604295_d0aa24d45d_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1736/41639610265_17b6d4a51a_o.jpg)

June 2-'18, Den Haag and Scheveningen
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on June 10, 2018, 11:44:40: (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1724/40898632050_3b8ddff6dd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25j5bqs) Au calme... (https://flic.kr/p/25j5bqs) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr

Calm and shade, at last ! Or the many ways one can use a central garden like the "Jardin du Luxembourg" in Paris ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on June 15, 2018, 14:20:25: iPhone SE.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Peter Forsell on June 15, 2018, 17:52:33: Walking the dog ...

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/900/42729243862_1323630b13_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/286Qxx5)20180613-DSC_7867c (https://flic.kr/p/286Qxx5) by foppa2011 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62383894@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 08, 2018, 14:44:39: August 7

Northsea beach

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/930/42114830180_eb1edc04e0_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on August 08, 2018, 15:53:55: Fons, I really like this one. The rays are excellent and even like the curvature . Shells in foreground are a nice tough. Nice composition.
Thanks for sharing
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on August 08, 2018, 15:55:25: Fons, beautiful, almost mystic.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on August 08, 2018, 16:07:29: Excellent image Fons, the father carrying the little child with such magnificent background ... wow!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on August 08, 2018, 17:58:51: Fons what a magnificent picture :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 08, 2018, 18:12:20: Thank you Tom, Anthony, Armando, Bent, well appreciate your comments
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 09, 2018, 19:53:05: August 8

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1832/42142129790_8853bf298c_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on August 09, 2018, 21:29:34: Nice setup, looks like something from a movie. 8)
Very good lighting.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bruno Schroder on August 09, 2018, 22:11:49: WWII Sherman tank, recovered from the seabed in 1984. Strictly speaking, it is not B&W, but everything is black or light.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 10, 2018, 09:50:15: Quote from: Bent Hjarbo on August 09, 2018, 21:29:34
Nice setup, looks like something from a movie. 8)
Very good lighting.

thanks Bent
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on September 25, 2018, 23:55:03: Gorgeous horses in Córdoba, Spain. 14-24mm 2.8 @14mm f5.6
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on October 10, 2018, 09:01:09: Don't we all :)
Part of my wife's shoot for a non-profit organization the helps parents who have children with Special Needs. After a couple of hours this little boy (Down Syndrome) was tired of the Photo Session so we let him play in the pool. A really sweet kid and no bother during the shoot. Sony a7iii/Batis 85 f1.8. Handheld.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 10, 2018, 09:47:32: Wonderful vibes from the picture and the story Tom

A step away from the light.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on October 10, 2018, 14:15:18: Paco, many thanks. I felt sorry for the young boy. To many Chiefs and not enough Indians.... ;D . Too many adults trying to get his attention so he was confused, better just left on his own with interaction with the photographer. Hopefully a good selection of images which will suit the Editor's specific requirements (he was not present :( ) . Not a great Photograph but what I shoot.
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 19, 2018, 08:14:59: Ottobre secundo

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1903/31545112078_11f12456e2_o.jpg)

D8** 45mm 2.8P
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on October 19, 2018, 08:30:24: Record heat in October - and shopping...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 25, 2018, 09:15:36: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1979/44775735674_c7cb88f00f_o.jpg)

Breda Oktober 21
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on October 30, 2018, 19:14:53: A leaf from a fig tree.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on November 02, 2018, 03:44:47: Whoops, need to go back and re-visit panning. My son had a Course assignment to shoot some Panning so we went up to the highway at rush hour. This was shot with D500, 70-200f4G, vr on,f4 at 1/40. I have not panned for quite a while. Looks like the Pillion rider was bouncing up and down ;) . Trying to pan with EVF has always been much more difficult than OVF, for me, so he had a tough time getting good ones with EM1,A7rii . At least he learned that it is not that easy and he needs practice :) . I did not do very well with the a7iii :(
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on November 06, 2018, 06:29:33: Social media .... ;)
Df, 58 f1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Gary on November 18, 2018, 03:48:59: (https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Black-Whites/i-NbDrbPZ/0/44d322e0/L/Cat-1-UE-L.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on November 18, 2018, 06:40:54: Gary, evil stare, nice :) Good to see you posting ;D
Men at work. Just playing with PP. Spent the early morning in a very busy fishing village. a7iii , Batis 135
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on November 18, 2018, 07:28:51: Gary, your image reminds me that a cat belongs to the same species as lions and tigers!

Tom, I like your choice of the B&W rendition for the respective images. Both look very fitting!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Gary on November 18, 2018, 16:20:21: @Tommiejeep & Akira: Yeah, the longer you look at the cat the scarier it gets. I'm just glad I wasn't a pigeon.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Gary on November 19, 2018, 05:42:30: (https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/The-Getty-Center/i-3MW3j8R/1/c548ed3c/X2/IMG_7830-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 19, 2018, 12:24:43: Arrakis. :o
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Gary on November 19, 2018, 14:39:57: Yes, Arrakis (AKA California, lol).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 27, 2018, 17:30:33: today at a tea house (I love the D500. Perfect match for the 1.4/35 Ai-S @f/1.4)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 27, 2018, 17:32:57: Quote from: Fons Baerken on October 25, 2018, 09:15:36
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1979/44775735674_c7cb88f00f_o.jpg)
Breda Oktober 21

A wonderful picture, Fons. I ask myself if it would be as good or better with a harder mix???
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on November 27, 2018, 17:33:58: Quote from: tommiejeep on November 18, 2018, 06:40:54
Gary, evil stare, nice :) Good to see you posting ;D
Men at work. Just playing with PP. Spent the early morning in a very busy fishing village. a7iii , Batis 135

I love the second picture, fishermen with nets. fits. great graphics & remix.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 14, 2018, 02:15:59: On the phone
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 13, 2019, 22:38:23: Ornate by nature
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 13, 2019, 23:59:43: Rocks on the beach

Nikon V1 18.5mm f1.8

Sorry if you have seen this already I had this image posted on the january 2019 blog
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 14, 2019, 00:02:24: Love the plant
the girl barely visible looking at her phone
the guy with hair made of a tree shadow
the delicate tea pot
the sculpture of the mother and kid
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 14, 2019, 22:21:47: High contrast stage shot. Live perfomance
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on February 15, 2019, 05:42:59: Quote from: golunvolo on February 14, 2019, 22:21:47
High contrast stage shot. Live perfomance

A trained dancer can poise like a beautiful statue, and you capture the very moment!

I might want to raise the shadow a wee bit more, even though the final result is a high-contrast image, in order to make the entire shape of the body and costume a bit more visible.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 15, 2019, 05:50:45: Akira, I agree. Although I love the curve of the body , I would prefer her nose (outline of front of face) not totally black but PP is a highly personal thing :) .
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 16, 2019, 00:16:12: Thank you both for your suggestions. I went back to the original file -as I agree with you- but the image has no information in the dark parts. Lighting is very specific. Not even d-lighting or curves has any effect.

Thank you for the input!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 16, 2019, 07:20:20: Quote from: golunvolo on February 14, 2019, 22:21:47
High contrast stage shot. Live perfomance

Very nice Paco, b&w IS black and white.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 16, 2019, 09:57:02: black tulips

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7895/47058245482_fb968cdd47_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 16, 2019, 12:12:03: Thanks Fons
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on February 16, 2019, 13:37:36: Just south of Salonica (North Greece).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 26, 2019, 06:42:13: The Sid, I really like this image and PP. Thanks for posting :) . Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 26, 2019, 06:45:15: Days End
Construction workers awaiting transport. Taken from moving vehicle somewhere in the Kashmir Valley . D700, 70-200 2.8 G II.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 01, 2019, 13:45:51: Urban geometry.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 04, 2019, 09:59:56: Nature's Abstract (or lack of Symmetry )
Df 24-120 f4 handheld
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 04, 2019, 14:04:02: That is a very cool graphic image Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 05, 2019, 12:39:10: I was fascinated with this corner. Did some variations of the same theme and even record a video! :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 07, 2019, 09:57:11: (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7822/33431301778_c0f0c68c5a_o.jpg)

D850 Voigtländer 58mm f/1,4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 07, 2019, 11:50:03: Quote from: golunvolo on March 05, 2019, 12:39:10
I was fascinated with this corner. Did some variations of the same theme and even record a video! :)

looks like a female body...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 07, 2019, 14:08:46: Nature can be very feminine and sensuous :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 08, 2019, 01:38:14: Tom, Paco and Fons, I enjoy your totally different but equally inspired images!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 08, 2019, 11:14:14: Quote from: Akira on March 08, 2019, 01:38:14
Tom, Paco and Fons, I enjoy your totally different but equally inspired images!

Thank you Akira.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 08, 2019, 12:26:19: Paco, that corner is incredible, very abstract and soothing... :o
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 17, 2019, 08:23:17: Sunday, the day off..
I don't think so ;) . Road crew repairing the street in front of my house. I did take them some bottles of water and thanked them. In India, many folk only have Sunday off and many have no days off.
New lens and does not even need the sharpening I used , tiny. Sony a7rii, Tamron 28-75 3.8 FE
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 17, 2019, 08:37:40: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 17, 2019, 08:23:17
Sunday, the day off..
I don't think so ;) . Road crew repairing the street in front of my house. I did take them some bottles of water and thanked them. In India, many folk only have Sunday off and many have no days off.
New lens and does not even need the sharpening I used , tiny. Sony a7rii, Tamron 28-75 3.8 FE

Excellent b&w's Tom.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 17, 2019, 12:49:02: Nice view of "men at work", Indian style... :-)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: CS on March 17, 2019, 14:34:16: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 17, 2019, 08:23:17
Sunday, the day off..
I don't think so ;) . Road crew repairing the street in front of my house. I did take them some bottles of water and thanked them. In India, many folk only have Sunday off and many have no days off.
New lens and does not even need the sharpening I used , tiny. Sony a7rii, Tamron 28-75 3.8 FE

I see that double jack fills their heavy equipment needs. Good capture, Tom!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 17, 2019, 16:20:29: Many thanks Fons :)
Jacques, just for fun (with Df, 70-200 f4) , how many electricians does it take to change a fuse (and one driving) ? Shumacher had it right, the last thing India needs is more automation and Robots ;) . Wjy have one person pushing buttons or operating a computer when four guys can do the job ? Not sure if that is a first world, second or third problem ? :(
Yup Carl, that double jack requires no external power other than what you see...
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/11779/medium/DF1_0657.jpg)
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: CS on March 17, 2019, 16:54:02: Quote from: tommiejeep on March 17, 2019, 16:20:29
Many thanks Fons :)
Jacques, just for fun (with Df, 70-200 f4) , how many electricians does it take to change a fuse (and one driving) ? Shumacher had it right, the last thing India needs is more automation and Robots ;) . Wjy have one person pushing buttons or operating a computer when four guys can do the job ? Not sure if that is a first world, second or third problem ? :(
Yup Carl, that double jack requires no external power other than what you see...
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/11779/medium/DF1_0657.jpg)
Cheers,
Tom

Adequate personnel on the job at public works projects seems to be a world wide phenomenon.

Indeed, and that tool in the driver's back pocket will no doubt do in a pinch.....
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 19, 2019, 13:03:57: Urban Miró
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 21, 2019, 15:23:42: Holi again but different image ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Brute on March 25, 2019, 23:54:44: .
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 28, 2019, 04:19:58: Love the urban miro, and the construction workers

"bon voyage to nowhere"
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on March 28, 2019, 04:42:57: Armando, I really like this image and having to really think about how best to describe what it makes me feel. The pier , solitary bird, boat and the expanse of distance/hills. Abandoned , Forgotten, Time Stood Still, Lost Forever, all spring to mind. What does not come to mind is beautiful landscape. Many thanks for posting.
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 28, 2019, 19:49:59: Right , the abandoned lonely peer seem interesting, the light increasing to very bright highlights made me feel like traveling to unknown places, thanks for commenting
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 28, 2019, 20:08:09: Difficult to explain too. There is a quality of oneiric and spiritual. Strong symbols, minimal approach and no reference as per where it is. Missing parts... Very compelling image.

Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 28, 2019, 20:09:14: Getting ready
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 28, 2019, 20:42:46: a sneak peek into the musician room
very nice Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 01, 2019, 00:17:57: "are you sure it is this way..?"
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on April 17, 2019, 15:15:15: I know the feeling , dealing with the Indian Bureaucracy >:( .Df, DC105 f2D . The local children told me to stay away from him since he was a famous Fighting Goat ( never heard of a Goat fight) Varanasi, India
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 17, 2019, 19:43:50: Quote from: golunvolo on March 28, 2019, 20:09:14
Getting ready

My regards to Francesca!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on April 17, 2019, 23:11:39: Struggling to read the shiny screen in the sun
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Gdl-Abr-2019/i-K699xwB/0/30b6556a/O/DSCF1128.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 21, 2019, 01:39:02: Sunny portrait, my sister.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on April 21, 2019, 10:02:32: Nice portrait :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 21, 2019, 13:31:26: Thank you Bent :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on April 21, 2019, 13:34:11: Armandos trip to nowhere, Pacos getting ready are nice
“Spring Factory”
Spring time in the abandon factory
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on April 26, 2019, 15:55:35: Father in law
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on June 10, 2019, 01:38:53: amazing , flowers in b&w look quite nice
nice portrait of your father

the indiscreet door
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 10, 2019, 01:57:18: Excellent graphycs, story telling and teasing the imagination. A whole different level.

Olé Armando

Thanks for sharing it!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on June 10, 2019, 15:04:39: Paco and Armando,
both of your last pictures are great.
I am thinking why you "sundancers" make much more touching BW pics than we, living in winter countries do.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on June 10, 2019, 15:23:01: Thanks Paco and Thomas

I have seen great b&ws from everyone here, regardless of the weather where we live in :)

Regarding the sun I often wish I lived farther away from the ecuator to mitigate the on/off behavior of the sun
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on June 14, 2019, 19:52:40: textures

in camera b&w
fuji x-t3
soft box to the right of camera
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 16, 2019, 11:20:52: This curves and chiaroscuro are very sensual. I love what you choose to put in and cut out of the information to the viewer.
Intimate curves. I like that in-camera bw too.

Thanks for sharing it Armando
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on July 03, 2019, 04:34:40: cloudy
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on July 03, 2019, 05:34:43: Yea!
Excellent shades of black :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on July 13, 2019, 17:34:42: A view from Paris in the mixed styles one can find on the Boulevard Raspail... 8)
Df and 50mm f/1.8 AF-G

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48270731816_cd045690a5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gxw7QQ) Deux époques... (https://flic.kr/p/2gxw7QQ) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on August 15, 2019, 09:57:09: Kashmir in better days :) . I (we have had several more recent trips to Kashmir planned but the situation is ever changing. Now , I am afraid Kashmir has changed forever. Friends have asked me to put more photos up so going back through HD's. This was on the road from Srinagar to Kargil from moving SUV , D700, 70-200 2.8. Looks like Ladakh is happy but Indian Army still requires written request to visit many areas (the ones I want to travel :( )
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on August 15, 2019, 10:49:57: Quote from: tommiejeep on August 15, 2019, 09:57:09
Kashmir in better days :) . I (we have had several more recent trips to Kashmir planned but the situation is ever changing. Now , I am afraid Kashmir has changed forever. Friends have asked me to put more photos up so going back through HD's. This was on the road from Srinagar to Kargil from moving SUV , D700, 70-200 2.8. Looks like Ladakh is happy but Indian Army still requires written request to visit many areas (the ones I want to travel :( )

Great picture ! The D700 is a magical camera ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on August 17, 2019, 14:21:23: Not a morning meeting of Crabs ;)
Jacques, thanks for the comment. I have serious concerns about the Kashmir Valley :(
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on August 17, 2019, 17:40:52: Quote from: tommiejeep on August 17, 2019, 14:21:23
Not a morning meeting of Crabs ;)
Jacques, thanks for the comment. I have serious concerns about the Kashmir Valley :(

Great shot of those crabs... :-) I miss not having had a camera for the Horshoe crabs in Puri (last century :o) ! Kashmir was always a peculiar territory, but now it seems the fuse is lighted... Let's hope for the best :-\
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on August 24, 2019, 15:17:32: Shakin' in your boots ? Well it is the Tibetan Mastiff inside the gate that keeps people at bay :) . Z6, 24-70 f4 S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 09, 2019, 21:39:18: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48871474398_d77c226db8_o.jpg)

August 20 last

D850, 20mm f/1.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 09, 2019, 23:10:49: Quote from: tommiejeep on August 24, 2019, 15:17:32
Shakin' in your boots ? Well it is the Tibetan Mastiff inside the gate that keeps people at bay :) . Z6, 24-70 f4 S

Another one on the far left rounds out the image and makes it perfect!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 12, 2019, 20:44:37: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48886866522_f7eb7532b0_o.jpg)

Oktober 12, D850 - 105mm f/1,4e
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 27, 2019, 22:24:20: Beautiful vignetting, pops and fits the image.

I have to decide between this post or the "extreme editing" and think if fits better here. There are still smokers in the streets.
Z6, 50mm 1.4g
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 31, 2019, 09:51:40: Weekly blog entry now in black & white

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48982070537_7065fcbc8f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on October 31, 2019, 12:52:03: Stacks.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 31, 2019, 14:26:13: A nice find! Are these stools?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: elsid on October 31, 2019, 15:55:20: Two relatively old buildings in the town of Nafplion in Peloponnese.
Ζ6+35/2 OC
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on October 31, 2019, 16:45:47: Quote from: Akira on October 31, 2019, 14:26:13
A nice find! Are these stools?

Thanks, Akira, they are stacks of cheap plastic tables outside a restaurant. They look a lot better in monochrome than in colour!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 31, 2019, 23:14:28: Quote from: Anthony on October 31, 2019, 16:45:47
Thanks, Akira, they are stacks of cheap plastic tables outside a restaurant. They look a lot better in monochrome than in colour!

Thank you Anthony. Yes, I believe the high-contrast B&W was the right way to go!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2019, 13:07:36: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48963649156_08e546a84c_o.jpg)

1942 Packard
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2019, 13:09:22: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48937191868_dde668ab9d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on November 01, 2019, 16:07:09: Quote from: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2019, 13:07:36

1942 Packard
Great find
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 02, 2019, 00:00:09: Quote from: Fons Baerken on November 01, 2019, 13:07:36
1942 Packard
Beautiful car! Not so sure about the selective color, otherwise great image.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 02, 2019, 00:00:50: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48997683513_9d2cc969fe_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on November 10, 2019, 08:36:00: Interesting Guy
He saw me shooting on the other side of the bridge and asked me to take his Photo (happens a lot ) . He was a street cleaner taking a break but when I started speaking to him he turned out to be ex-military and spoke reasonable English. I will watch for him in the future. Z6, 24-70 f4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 10, 2019, 10:51:01: Den Haag ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on November 11, 2019, 14:20:32: Ditto den Haag (La Haye in French).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on November 18, 2019, 10:11:23: Could not make heads or tails of what I was seeing, literally :) . When I tried to position for a better shot the Rat snake showed some speed to escape.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 20, 2019, 20:35:05: Fall
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 20, 2019, 22:31:30: Quote from: John Geerts on November 10, 2019, 10:51:01
Den Haag ;)
Very nice, John.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 20, 2019, 22:32:12: Quote from: tommiejeep on November 18, 2019, 10:11:23
Could not make heads or tails of what I was seeing, literally :) . When I tried to position for a better shot the Rat snake showed some speed to escape.
Haha, I like it!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 25, 2019, 09:06:05: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49117501991_a931676ef8_o.jpg)

Oijen

D850, 14-24mm f/2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 25, 2019, 11:26:07: Quote from: Luc on November 20, 2019, 22:31:30
Very nice, John.
Thanks, Luc.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 04, 2019, 08:57:47: Event shooting, I wonder how his image worked out :) ? I expect the Z6 to work out for these shots but missed the last Event. This was Sony a7rii with 35 f2.8 (yup J.A.) . I've been using that lens on the Z6 as my 'pancake' . The guy was just warming up and I was busy shooting a female singer and band warming up behind me with the 85 1.8 on different body. Guess it could go in the 'Shoot 'em in the back...' theme ;) . It was a real &W day , sun going down and overcast.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 04, 2019, 16:26:11: Tom, this is amazing!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 05, 2019, 06:40:09: Many thanks Akira :) . I did shoot him and the other competitors performing but liked the guy with the Smartphone. There were two guys with D850's shooting ultra wides. I always shot people using the iPads for photography....they just looked so funny to me ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 05, 2019, 11:00:42: Trying image from new phone
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 05, 2019, 12:42:50: Paco, on my calibrated monitor , the Whites are a bit off-White but something wrong with the Blacks.... ;D
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 05, 2019, 18:17:11: That's all there is ;D

I guess the phone experiment didn't work out.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 05, 2019, 18:55:31: I guessed it was something like that and I guess your experiment was a non-starter.
You could have tried the Minimalist Image theme and had everyone scratching their heads about your phone...lol
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 05, 2019, 23:19:29: Quote from: tommiejeep on December 05, 2019, 18:55:31

You could have tried the Minimalist Image theme and had everyone scratching their heads about your phone...lol
Tom

;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nikfuson on December 10, 2019, 23:30:35: Black bright night.
Z6 and Samyang 14/2.4XP.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on December 11, 2019, 08:33:48: Nice shot and PP Sten!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: CE on December 11, 2019, 08:44:19: Ponte alla carraia, Arno River, Florence, Italy
D850, Sigma 35 1.4 Art, f/16, 30s, ISO 64, May 2019.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on December 11, 2019, 08:45:08: Goes very well with Stens picture ;) Nice sun stars
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 16, 2019, 13:05:00: This guy tired me out watching him. He did the 130 steps from a Yoga school to the Ganges non-stop on 40+ C. No idea what the water was used for since the Ganges is pretty dirty (being polite) . His expression never changed in the four days I was there. His break was cleaning cooking/eating utensils at the river. I'm just getting around to working on most of the Pen F images, This was a frame filler with the 75 f1.8. Good trip but way too hot.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Mauricio Avila on December 18, 2019, 07:57:50: Looking for...

the light?

¡Saludos! :D

Mauricio
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on December 18, 2019, 09:47:06: Looks just like giant music notes ;) Very nice!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Mauricio Avila on December 18, 2019, 19:38:17: Quote from: Erik Lund on December 18, 2019, 09:47:06
Looks just like giant music notes ;) Very nice!

Thank you Erik, glad you like it ;)

¡Saludos!

Mauricio
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bill De Jager on December 25, 2019, 06:54:06: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49271602933_d45c948c91_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i4XQXp)_DSC0073 (https://flic.kr/p/2i4XQXp) by Bill de Jager (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/), on Flickr

Linda Mar beach, Pacifica, California, USA. D7500 with 70-300 AI-P. 1/2500 at f/5, ISO 1600. The filmy appearance of the spray is from a land breeze blowing spray seaward over the tops of the waves.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on December 25, 2019, 12:42:07: Bill - I like the image and the "sprayed grain" effect.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bill De Jager on December 25, 2019, 19:19:25: Thank you, Hugh. This is a rare case where an appearance of blurred motion was actually captured with a high-enough shutter speed to freeze motion. The spray looked soft and smeared out to my eyes when I was there, and was in motion so I didn't really see the "sprayed grain" effect.

This is the second of two photos I want to present from that trip:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49272071216_95fd6943fd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i51faf)_DSC0102v2 (https://flic.kr/p/2i51faf) by Bill de Jager (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 25, 2019, 19:58:03: Bill, you caught the magic!!!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 25, 2019, 20:54:21: Quote from: golunvolo on December 25, 2019, 19:58:03
Bill, you caught the magic!!!

Oh, yes!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bill De Jager on December 26, 2019, 02:07:05: Thank you, Paco and Akira!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on December 26, 2019, 13:24:18: In the street. (the Hag 2019)

Leica summarit 50mm f/1,5 on Z6.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 26, 2019, 22:05:08: Black cable, black wall
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 26, 2019, 22:05:49: Playful light
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques on December 26, 2019, 23:33:09: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49279657197_10f145ed92_k.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 27, 2019, 07:12:44: Francis, nice Street image. Surprised no one walking while on their mobile phone. I suddenly have quite a few 50 mm lenses including VM Nocton 50 1.5 and ZM C Sonnar 50 1.5. Two very different lenses. I have had buyers for both for some time but could never make up my mind which to sell. I also have Loxia 50 f2 and now the 50 1.8S. I also have several Nikon 50mm and the 58 1.4G. Need to get some gear funds for potential 70-200 2.8S or a future 105 mm f? S.

Which adapter are you using for your Leica? I'm pretty happy with the Kipon dumb adapter on the Z6.
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on December 27, 2019, 15:47:35: Quote from: tommiejeep on December 27, 2019, 07:12:44
Francis, nice Street image.

Thanks, Tom !

My LM/Z adaptor (no name) comes from retro photographic on ebay UK at the price of £25.95. Probably a Chinese one but sent from UK, so I didn't wait for ages to get it. I am happy with it : well machined and sturdy.

I recently bought a leica R/Z Pixco adaptor, but no so happy with it, as it has slight play in both sides. ???
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: JJChan on December 27, 2019, 16:34:54: Quote from: tommiejeep on December 27, 2019, 07:12:44
Francis, nice Street image. Surprised no one walking while on their mobile phone. I suddenly have quite a few 50 mm lenses including VM Nocton 50 1.5 and ZM C Sonnar 50 1.5. Two very different lenses. I have had buyers for both for some time but could never make up my mind which to sell. I also have Loxia 50 f2 and now the 50 1.8S. I also have several Nikon 50mm and the 58 1.4G. Need to get some gear funds for potential 70-200 2.8S or a future 105 mm f? S.

Which adapter are you using for your Leica? I'm pretty happy with the Kipon dumb adapter on the Z6.
Cheers,
Tom

Tom - had the Zeiss Sonnar ZM which I sold after using friends APO-Summicron. Was saving up for this but in meantime have been very impressed by the 50 1.8S so much so that I’m probably not going to get any other 50s.

I’ve got 3 Leica adaptors - Novoflex, K+F - cheaper but actually beautifully machined, and Yeenon, a version of the Shoten close focus adaptor. If I had to choose one, I’d go the close focus adaptor.

JJ
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 28, 2019, 00:36:34: Quote from: Jacques on December 26, 2019, 23:33:09
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49279657197_10f145ed92_k.jpg)

Jacques, this is amazing. Looks like Cutty Sark!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 28, 2019, 00:37:48: Quote from: tommiejeep on December 27, 2019, 07:12:44
Francis, nice Street image. Surprised no one walking while on their mobile phone. I suddenly have quite a few 50 mm lenses including VM Nocton 50 1.5 and ZM C Sonnar 50 1.5. Two very different lenses. I have had buyers for both for some time but could never make up my mind which to sell. I also have Loxia 50 f2 and now the 50 1.8S. I also have several Nikon 50mm and the 58 1.4G. Need to get some gear funds for potential 70-200 2.8S or a future 105 mm f? S.

Which adapter are you using for your Leica? I'm pretty happy with the Kipon dumb adapter on the Z6.
Cheers,
Tom

I suspect the Loxia 35/2.0 and 50/2.0 uses the same optics as ZM siblings...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 28, 2019, 04:22:05: Quote from: rosko on December 27, 2019, 15:47:35
Thanks, Tom !

My LM/Z adaptor (no name) comes from retro photographic on ebay UK at the price of £25.95. Probably a Chinese one but sent from UK, so I didn't wait for ages to get it. I am happy with it : well machined and sturdy.

I recently bought a leica R/Z Pixco adaptor, but no so happy with it, as it has slight play in both sides. ???
Thanks Francis, I have had very bad results using two different Pixco adapters. The Kipon is working well, JJ's mention of the Yeenon, a version of the Shoten close focus adaptor caught me by surprise. I have the VM Close Focus and Shoton Close Focus adapters for LM-Sony E. Will have to take a look. Was waiting for a VM -NZ bit the Shoton is a good adapter. Thanks JJ :) . I also recommend the K&F Concept to young photogs on a budget. I have one setting in front of me for LM-FX which my wife picked up in the UK for one of the young guys to use some of my lenses on his XT-3.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on December 28, 2019, 04:46:46: Quote from: JJChan on December 27, 2019, 16:34:54
Tom - had the Zeiss Sonnar ZM which I sold after using friends APO-Summicron. Was saving up for this but in meantime have been very impressed by the 50 1.8S so much so that I’m probably not going to get any other 50s.

I’ve got 3 Leica adaptors - Novoflex, K+F - cheaper but actually beautifully machined, and Yeenon, a version of the Shoten close focus adaptor. If I had to choose one, I’d go the close focus adaptor.

JJ
I will probably keep either the ZM or VM 50 1.5. I can use either with the Techart for AF on Sony bodies. I have to make decisions over the weekend on quite a few lenses. I now have 6 people waiting for images and prices on all. The only one's I think are safe are the VM 35 Ultron 1.7, Summarit 75 2.5, ZM 85 Tele-Tessar f4 and the VM 15 4.5 III. I would really like to see a smallish, native S 180 or 200 for the Z. I really do not need anything and the only hint of GAS/NAS is the rumoured D780. Finding a Cron 50 in India (other than new from Leica) is very problematic ;) .
All the best,
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bruno Schroder on December 28, 2019, 16:49:48: Quote from: rosko on December 26, 2019, 13:24:18
In the street. (the Hag 2019)

Leica summarit 50mm f/1,5 on Z6.
I remember you taking it. Nice one.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on December 28, 2019, 17:45:31: Merci, Bruno ! ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on December 29, 2019, 18:49:31: heron
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 29, 2019, 21:04:31: Quote from: armando_m on December 29, 2019, 18:49:31
heron

Looks like an ink painting which I love. The darkening gradient towards the left corner is nicely in balance with the heron on the branch.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 21, 2020, 05:15:01: Armando, I really like the simplicity and starkness.
many thanks for posting
Tom
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 21, 2020, 05:20:46: From Sunday's Event. Friend of my son's put on a Dancing Show for all of the old folk :) . I had lots of time to play with shutter speeds. This is with a7iii, Batis 85 at f1.8, 1/80. 1/640 seemed to be the sweet spot but all depended on tempo of the music so sometimes went to 1/1000. Trying to get blur on the hair and face sharp. Good fun ;D A Zillion ways to PP.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on January 21, 2020, 07:49:28: Wow this thread is full of amazing images! Thanks ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 21, 2020, 16:40:10: Quote from: Akira on December 29, 2019, 21:04:31
Looks like an ink painting which I love. The darkening gradient towards the left corner is nicely in balance with the heron on the branch.
I'm with Akira and Tom. Delicate and ink like image. Elegant. Calm.

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tristin on January 23, 2020, 09:37:53: Laowa 12/2.8 w/MSC Effective 17/4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on January 23, 2020, 10:58:06: Tristin, this is a good composition and B&W is appropriate to it, thx for sharing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on January 23, 2020, 11:00:24: Quote from: armando_m on December 29, 2019, 18:49:31
heron

superb, strong statement, soft tones
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nikfuson on January 26, 2020, 11:40:01: Smoke on the mountain.
Z6 and 200-500.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 28, 2020, 06:13:11: Construction site. I am usually driving so miss seeing many things (Goa drivers means paying full attention to what is happening ) . I was a passenger so had Sony a7iii, Tamron 28-75 f2.8 set up for shooting from the moving car. Not what I usually shoot ;) .
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tristin on January 28, 2020, 21:56:22: NikFusion, lovely layers with 828. Would make a fine print!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on January 29, 2020, 09:35:26: Well , something different ;) . Just trying some different PP. Df, 300 f2.8G handheld.
i
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 29, 2020, 10:15:14: Wonderful tease for the eye. Apparent confusion os textures, shapes and direction that actually makes perfect sense :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on February 02, 2020, 09:00:58: A B&W version of the minimalist image (trimmed slightly differently).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on February 10, 2020, 18:38:02: During the 2019 NG Meet-up in The Haguge, Netherlands, we visited Vivek Iyer and his charming wife. During the pleasant visit he gave me a monochrome-converted NEX-5N.

I have used it mainly with an IR filter for IR b/w. One lens that makes the camera small (it is already tiny, but a big lens would change its appearance) is the vintage 3.5cm f/1.8 W-Nikkor for the Nikon rangefinder line. The W-Nikkor is very sharp and matches well the NEX-5N. It also has no hot spots in IR.

From Oslo today. ARW file run through Mono2DNG, then tweaked in Photoshop. Focus is not perfect as the focus peaking on this Sony isn't very good. But it is OK enough.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tristin on February 13, 2020, 22:30:26: Akira, #833 is lovely. Would look great on a wall.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on February 13, 2020, 22:34:11: Quote from: Tristin on February 13, 2020, 22:30:26
Akira, #833 is lovely. Would look great on a wall.

Thank you, Tristin! I would need to print quite large then.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 14, 2020, 21:14:30: Painter also posted in colour in February 2020 https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=9231.msg153551;topicseen#msg153551 (https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=9231.msg153551;topicseen#msg153551)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tristin on February 14, 2020, 21:17:24: John, BW for #837 really puts emphasis on the very pleasant and well composed vertical elements. Gives a lot to appreciate in combination with the subject.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on February 14, 2020, 22:44:08: Excellent image, John. I like both b&w and color versions, I have no favourite.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Mauricio Avila on February 17, 2020, 19:20:16: I am experimenting with the contrast slider :o

Saludos,

Mauricio
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 20, 2020, 09:08:06: Thanks Tristin and Luc.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 20, 2020, 09:09:25: Social Restaurant -

Three course diner at reduced prices for people who can't afford it to go to restaurants.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2020, 09:56:23: Yes very nice one John.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2020, 09:57:30: Setting up a frame for tenting, Nepal.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49506803421_607b1d96b7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bill De Jager on February 20, 2020, 18:13:14: Quote from: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2020, 09:56:23
Yes very nice one John.

Agreed! Nice composition and tonality.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: CS on February 20, 2020, 18:16:51: Quote from: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2020, 09:56:23
Yes very nice one John.

My thoughts as well!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2020, 18:23:56: Thanks
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tristin on February 20, 2020, 19:21:06: John, #842 is a great capture. The composition and subjects are interesting, and the PP lends a lot of depth. Well done.

Fons, #844 is a lot of fun to look at with the combination of metallic elements and humans. Interesting focal transition, tilt?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2020, 22:23:11: Quote from: Tristin on February 20, 2020, 19:21:06
John, #842 is a great capture. The composition and subjects are interesting, and the PP lends a lot of depth. Well done.

Fons, #844 is a lot of fun to look at with the combination of metallic elements and humans. Interesting focal transition, tilt?

A miniature effect was applied on the image Tristin, thank you.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tristin on February 20, 2020, 23:49:22: Ah, I was pseudo-correct. The effect is extremely well done.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 21, 2020, 07:27:42: Thank you all.

Nice effect indeed, Fons.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 21, 2020, 08:56:53: Thank you Tristin, John
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on February 24, 2020, 14:08:07: Starting an architectural semester on homeless people in Paris and how to build modular housing... Just in front of our school and alongside the Cartier building, some examples can be found...!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49578458313_fd75a69bd9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ix5ynp) Habitat précaire... (https://flic.kr/p/2ix5ynp) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr with Nikon Df and 60mm micro AF-G.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 24, 2020, 16:16:49: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49575212521_904e72c685_o.jpg)

Hook-of-Holland beach houses rear side
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 24, 2020, 16:36:42: Happiness after the issue of shares for financing to purchase their community center.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: tommiejeep on February 25, 2020, 08:27:05: Men at work . Sony a7rii/Batis 135 f2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 25, 2020, 10:01:14: That's an instant classic Fons.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: PeterN on February 25, 2020, 10:59:56: Some classics indeed!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 25, 2020, 11:33:46: Thanks.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 27, 2020, 21:17:24: Stormy.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 04, 2020, 23:24:56: Behind the model, photographer in action

Z6, 28mm 1.4e
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: MEPER on April 05, 2020, 09:46:39: Is there any idea of using yellow, orange or red filters when shooting for BW?
You do all that doing post processing of the color raw file?
What if the camera has been BW modified?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 16, 2020, 21:50:19: Quote from: MEPER on April 05, 2020, 09:46:39
Is there any idea of using yellow, orange or red filters when shooting for BW?
You do all that doing post processing of the color raw file?
What if the camera has been BW modified?

To answer the last question: if the camera is modified to be monochrome, it pays to process the RAW in a special converter. For example, Monochrome2DNG, which is the one I use for my NEX-5N Monochrome camera.

Using some kind of filtration to cut down on blue etc. has a long-standing history for film-based b/w. If the camera is not true monochrome, I would not use a filter as this effectively would lower the attainable resolution. Instead, emulate the effect later in post-processing. For a monochrome camera, it makes sense to use a filter to reduce brightness of sky or selectively bring out skin rendition. I often use a deep yellow, orange, or red filter on my NEX-5N, if not going the whole way into IR with an IR-filter.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 16, 2020, 21:54:08: Using a B+W 093 IR filter (roughly equivalent to Wratten 87C) makes IR capture more or less monochrome from the get-go. Thus rendering these files in true b/w later is a small, and logical, next step.

Here is an example using this filter on a Nikkor-T 105mm f/4 lens with my IR-modified Nikon D5300.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on May 17, 2020, 22:20:07: Some tiny creatures (converted in B&W)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 18, 2020, 10:03:21: They are fascinating and nice creatures at that stage of development. Not so pleasant after hatching, though.

Excellent close-up work, by the way.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 18, 2020, 10:08:47: Quote from: rosko on May 17, 2020, 22:20:07
Some tiny creatures (converted in B&W)

Intriguing image. You should train them to keep the social distance, though. :P
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on May 18, 2020, 12:49:42: Quote from: Birna Rørslett on May 18, 2020, 10:03:21
They are fascinating and nice creatures at that stage of development. Not so pleasant after hatching, though.

Excellent close-up work, by the way.

Yes, fascinating. it would be even more fascinating if I could take a footage in video mode as we could see the water moving around their mouth to get food plankton).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on May 18, 2020, 12:51:00: Quote from: Akira on May 18, 2020, 10:08:47
Intriguing image. You should train them to keep the social distance, though. :P

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on May 18, 2020, 12:52:50: Quote from: golunvolo on April 04, 2020, 23:24:56
Behind the model, photographer in action

Z6, 28mm 1.4e

Superb portrait, Paco !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 18, 2020, 13:50:13: Thank you :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 21, 2020, 10:40:25: Oat tree

http://mariekevromans.nl/2014/05/20/goej-aord/ (http://mariekevromans.nl/2014/05/20/goej-aord/)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 14, 2020, 23:54:01: Trying out the 85mm 1.8S for portraits. From f1.8 to f2.8 on a Z6 body. All processed in camera, resized in XnConvert.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 21, 2020, 19:43:48: Almost tango,

Z6, 35mm 1.4 ai-s (I think)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ColinM on July 22, 2020, 10:47:07: Quote from: golunvolo on July 14, 2020, 23:54:01
Trying out the 85mm 1.8S for portraits. From f1.8 to f2.8 on a Z6 body. All processed in camera, resized in XnConvert.

I like the second and third here Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 22, 2020, 12:02:49: Thank you Colin. They are all of peoplke I care about so ut is difficult to look past that for me :) Even if the first one is not as interesting, It was a revelation how easy is to make a portrait with this gear. I actaually lend it to the people in the pictures to try and they didn't miss a single shot, once the camera was set up. Just focus on the person, pun intended
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on July 22, 2020, 12:07:32: Great stuff, Paco!

I like the 2nd one particularly, even though the brigh shoulder throws me off a bit. Great expression.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ColinM on July 22, 2020, 19:05:49: Quote from: golunvolo on July 22, 2020, 12:02:49
Thank you Colin. They are all of peoplke I care about so ut is difficult to look past that for me :) Even if the first one is not as interesting, It was a revelation how easy is to make a portrait with this gear.

Actually the guy in the first one exudes warmth and humanity.
But the second two speak to me with a different depth.
All round, really good
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 22, 2020, 19:58:01: You are perceptive Colin as the first one is a chosen brother, while having a drink; the second my life partner, close and personal; the third one my goddaughter, I´m watching her beauty evolving at a fast pace and wanted to freeze some for the future...
Thank you both for your appreciation
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on August 22, 2020, 18:36:05: Lighthouse
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on August 28, 2020, 17:51:00: Lanzarote 2016

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50278868352_e0f49711ea_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on August 28, 2020, 18:58:08: Love the planes and lines game here and the added mystery of the disappearing people.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on August 29, 2020, 10:10:48: Thanks Paco for watching and commenting. The compression of a tele (Olympus 75mm on M43 = 150mm 35mm) works well here.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 29, 2020, 12:07:28: Streets
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on August 31, 2020, 22:59:10: Kroppedal grand prix 2020 - Vintage steel bike race - the start
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on September 01, 2020, 22:08:39: Very nice one, Erik. I like the sight of the classic bikes and the historic look of the cyclists. Excellent b&w conversion also.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on September 01, 2020, 22:10:07: Quote from: golunvolo on July 14, 2020, 23:54:01
Trying out the 85mm 1.8S for portraits. From f1.8 to f2.8 on a Z6 body. All processed in camera, resized in XnConvert.
Paco, such a warm and sensitive series of images. Truly outstanding.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on September 01, 2020, 22:18:46: Thank you Luc.

Fons, love that movement detail. It tells a lot.

Living on the edge.
D5300 ir, 35mm 2.8 Ai
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on September 09, 2020, 08:38:17: No wind.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on September 09, 2020, 22:56:56: At the window.

Z6, 135mm 2.8 ai-s fully open.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on September 16, 2020, 12:12:16: Reminded me of Roger Fenton...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on November 01, 2020, 22:36:39: ship repairs
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 02, 2020, 10:09:30: This cat owns the street, no question.

D5, 28mm 1.4e
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on November 02, 2020, 12:44:23: Quote from: golunvolo on November 02, 2020, 10:09:30
This cat owns the street, no question.

D5, 24mm 1.4e
It has the killer look for sure ;) most likely you mistyped the focal length; 24->28
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 02, 2020, 12:54:48: Yes, 28mm! Changed in the original post. Thanks Erik
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 07, 2020, 14:57:33: Friday traffic

(color version in November 2020)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on November 07, 2020, 22:41:14: Close-up B&W
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on November 09, 2020, 10:23:43: Nikon Z5 (PrimaLuce), IR, Panagor 21mm f/4, dense fog.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on November 10, 2020, 12:51:14: Endpoint
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on November 10, 2020, 13:58:29: Quote from: Birna Rørslett on November 10, 2020, 12:51:14
Endpoint

please let us see the picture you took in this position :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on November 10, 2020, 14:45:54: In the usual, upright position? Actually just a snapshot of something peculiar that caught my eye.

Quote from: Thomas Stellwag on November 10, 2020, 13:58:29
please let us see the picture you took in this position :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 10, 2020, 16:55:48: Fishing in the bend
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 19, 2020, 16:35:03: De Naald van Waterloo / The Waterloo Needle, Baarn/The Netherlands

The Waterloo Needle was placed in honor of Willem Frederik, Prince of Orange, later King Willem II. He was the first to repulse the French attack at Brussels (Quatre Bras) in 1815 and held out so long that the Allies led by the English Commander-in-Chief Wellington arrived in time to defeat the French Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The memorial was established in 1820.

Olympus E-M10II + Olympus 12-40mm f2.8

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50621102717_c5b39a31cd_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 20, 2020, 17:07:43: On a bicycle ride I saw this great looking Ariel 350cc motorcycle from 1938.
Of course, I had to stop and photograph this classic. And convert the images to appropriate b&w ...

Olympus E-M10II + Olympus 12-40mm f2.8

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50624114533_7da4a51d1b_h.jpg)

After a few minutes the owner emerged and we talked a while about motorcycles and this one in particular.
He told me it's from 1938, he bought it in 1973 from his first monthly salary of 600 Dutch guilders.
A modest, very friendly man and a pleasure to talk with him. The engine started at the second kick and sounded great!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50624962012_2d82c887d2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on November 20, 2020, 22:36:47: Love the Ariel B&W images Luc; ditto the Waterloo Needles.

A close school friend of mine, now deceased, had an Ariel Arrow in the mid 1960s. These are therefore also memory lane images for me. ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 22, 2020, 16:07:46: Thanks Hugh for watching and commenting. I'm glad you liked this photographic trip down memory lane.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on November 22, 2020, 17:56:41: Very nice Luc especially the first shot!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on November 23, 2020, 16:50:57: Thanks a lot Nasos. I was lucky with the uncluttered uniform background and the leaves on the ground.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on November 23, 2020, 17:51:12: Quote from: Luc on November 19, 2020, 16:35:03
De Naald van Waterloo / The Waterloo Needle, Baarn/The Netherlands

The Waterloo Needle was placed in honor of Willem Frederik, Prince of Orange, later King Willem II. He was the first to repulse the French attack at Brussels (Quatre Bras) in 1815 and held out so long that the Allies led by the English Commander-in-Chief Wellington arrived in time to defeat the French Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The memorial was established in 1820.

Olympus E-M10II + Olympus 12-40mm f2.8

I love this. As always, the composition and the processing matches perfectly.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 23, 2020, 23:06:37: Olga keeps on liking the Z6 and taken pictures of me.
At home.

Z6, 85mm 1.8S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 24, 2020, 11:02:47: Front of a store. No straight relation with the previous image.

Z6, 5omm 1.8S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 24, 2020, 11:07:12: Working and walking man. Plaza mayor, Madrid.

Z6, 50mm 1.8S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on November 24, 2020, 11:50:38: Quote from: golunvolo on November 23, 2020, 23:06:37
Olga keeps on liking the Z6 and taken pictures of me.
At home.

Wow, talented photographer ('s duo ;) ).

I'm glad for the next picture you added that it had nothing to do with her taking this one ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on November 24, 2020, 12:39:06: Quote from: golunvolo on November 23, 2020, 23:06:37
Olga keeps on liking the Z6 and taken pictures of me.
At home.

Z6, 85mm 1.8S
Olga, Olga, Olga.
Very nice portrait.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 24, 2020, 12:50:34: Olga is happily smiling :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 24, 2020, 14:21:43: Skyline
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 25, 2020, 14:34:31: Old portrait. Natural window light. Nikon d300 @iso 1600-3200. 85mm 1.8D I like the grain more after all this time. Somewhere in Montreal
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on November 25, 2020, 23:33:10: Paco, that bloke simply begs for b/w :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on November 25, 2020, 23:45:03: Ruth and I are navigating the dense, wild and treacherous riparian forest on our local river. Which incidentally is the largest river of Norway and thus has massive power during the spring flooding to move stuff around as it seems fit. Tree trunks are criss-crossing the river margins so even following a footpath is painfully slow. Ruth the dear girl is soldiering on in front of me. I tried to follow her but was waylaid all the time by the scenery :).

Taken with the modified monochrome NEX-5N. The lens is the 85mm f/3.5 Voigtländer APO-Lanthar in RF(S) mount. An excellent small and unobtrusive lens that unfortunately is hard to get hold of these days, production run being very limited (700?).

(my apologies if the image has been posted earlier on NG)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on November 26, 2020, 15:18:56: Shot in the reflected morning light in Ginza, Tokyo.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on November 26, 2020, 16:19:54: Quote from: golunvolo on November 25, 2020, 14:34:31
Old portrait. Natural window light. Nikon d300 @iso 1600-3200. 85mm 1.8D I like the grain more after all this time. Somewhere in Montreal

Powerful !!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 19, 2020, 14:40:39: Local road near Ravestein, Nb.

D3s, 70-200mm f/2.8vrII, conversion in Topaz
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 27, 2020, 19:14:34: Sun still making strong decisions in Spain this time of the year.

Z6, 60mm 2.8G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 31, 2020, 07:59:27: Portrait

Fuji S2 Pro AF-S 50/1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 03, 2021, 20:07:57: I like your use of Dof and the added depth with the background. Works very well to balance her gentle expression and human curved lines.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 03, 2021, 20:09:41: No make-up. Cold morning in Granada. The combination of D3s and 135mm 2.8 ai makes the image look more "organic" if that makes any sense.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nikfuson on January 03, 2021, 20:27:11: Our dog Bamse @ 14mm.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 03, 2021, 20:54:53: Quote from: golunvolo on January 03, 2021, 20:09:41
No make-up. Cold morning in Granada. The combination of D3s and 135mm 2.8 ai makes the image look more "organic" if that makes any sense.
Thanks Paco.

I like that natural look, works great here.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 03, 2021, 20:55:55: Quote from: Nikfuson on January 03, 2021, 20:27:11
Our dog Bamse @ 14mm.
Impressive show off with the dog. The clouds help to put him in the spot lights.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 03, 2021, 23:49:23: +1 Regal dog image with impact. The bw treatment fits perfectly
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2021, 10:47:39: winding
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 04, 2021, 10:51:08: Fons, beautiful and mysterious works wonderful in b&w. Inspires an illustration for a fantasy dark story.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2021, 10:54:13: Quote from: golunvolo on January 04, 2021, 10:51:08
Fons, beautiful and mysterious works wonderful in b&w. Inspires an illustration for a fantasy dark story.

Thanks Paco.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Anthony on January 04, 2021, 18:26:28: Quote from: golunvolo on January 04, 2021, 10:51:08
Fons, beautiful and mysterious works wonderful in b&w. Inspires an illustration for a fantasy dark story.

+1.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on January 04, 2021, 22:00:25: Quote from: Anthony on January 04, 2021, 18:26:28
+1.

+2... :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2021, 22:04:02: Quote from: Anthony on January 04, 2021, 18:26:28
+1.
Quote from: Anthony on January 04, 2021, 18:26:28
+1.

Thanks Anthony and Francis
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on January 04, 2021, 22:04:23: On the French side of English Channel.
Beech near Dieppe.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 05, 2021, 03:52:44: I had forgotten how great this thread is.
So many wonderful images

Beach
x-t3 with 18-55 @55mm f/11
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 05, 2021, 08:48:33: Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2021, 10:47:39
winding

Indeed, the image is a nice mixture of fantasy, abstraction, mystery and beautiful geometry.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tom Hook on January 05, 2021, 11:22:19: Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2021, 10:47:39
winding
Let me join the chorus praising this wending stream, er... road, er... pathway, er... whatever it be. So simple and pleasing to look at.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 05, 2021, 13:11:31: Quote from: Tom Hook on January 05, 2021, 11:22:19
Let me join the chorus praising this wending stream, er... road, er... pathway, er... whatever it be. So simple and pleasing to look at.
Quote from: Akira on January 05, 2021, 08:48:33
Indeed, the image is a nice mixture of fantasy, abstraction, mystery and beautiful geometry.

Thank you Akira and Tom!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 05, 2021, 18:48:11: Quote from: Akira on January 05, 2021, 08:48:33
Indeed, the image is a nice mixture of fantasy, abstraction, mystery and beautiful geometry.
Yes, lovely. A fantasy novel :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on January 06, 2021, 00:00:10: Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 04, 2021, 10:47:39
winding

Beautiful, scarily dark but at the same time beautiful. An air of anticipation that some evil will come down that path.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 06, 2021, 01:01:54: Quote from: John Geerts on January 05, 2021, 18:48:11
Yes, lovely. A fantasy novel :)

Quote from: Hans_S on January 06, 2021, 00:00:10

Beautiful, scarily dark but at the same time beautiful. An air of anticipation that some evil will come down that path.

Thank you John and Hans.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on January 10, 2021, 22:36:59: Nice Winding Fons and beach capture Armando :)
Two shots from Piraeus port in BW, z50 16-50 S lens
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 10, 2021, 22:55:18: A Sunny January day
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on January 12, 2021, 23:25:29: Nice framing John
Beach volley
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 13, 2021, 10:04:49: on the edge
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 13, 2021, 19:53:15: Quote from: Nasos Kosmas on January 12, 2021, 23:25:29
Nice framing John
Beach volley
Thanks Nasos.

That's an empty beach on a wide volley field. Works great.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 25, 2021, 16:43:36: Riverscapes
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 25, 2021, 22:51:38: The detail really adds to the overall atmosphere of the image. Love the depth and lines, both leading and graphic fillings. Works perfect in b&w
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on February 10, 2021, 10:57:31: In the depths of the forest
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 10, 2021, 11:07:43: Quote from: rosko on February 10, 2021, 10:57:31
In the depths of the forest

Good one Francis :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on February 10, 2021, 11:11:01: Quote from: rosko on February 10, 2021, 10:57:31
In the depths of the forest

I love it. Nice abstraction.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on February 10, 2021, 19:08:47: Fons, Akira, Thanks for your kind words ! :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 11, 2021, 14:02:17: black and white
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on February 11, 2021, 14:25:45: On an early morning outing with fresh snowfall (trying to avoid people and footsteps). Local chapel.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on February 13, 2021, 00:49:15: Very old yew tree.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 17, 2021, 21:41:42: A couple of Bw conversions with capture one. jury is still out.

Madrid, D5, 58mm 1.4G around F2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on February 17, 2021, 22:43:39: In terms of content, these are OK. However, they also appear on the dull and flat side. So the b/w treatment needs more polishing in my view.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 17, 2021, 22:58:37: Thank you Birna for your input. I'll definitely keep on developing with this program for a bit longer, it looks promising.Have you ever tried it?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 21, 2021, 21:10:16: More blackandwhite with Capture one. Of course the situation itself was richer in contrast and it helped.
D3S, 105mm 2.5 ai
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 22, 2021, 11:14:32: Back into rehearsals.

Z6, 24-70 f4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 22, 2021, 14:17:23: Quote from: golunvolo on February 22, 2021, 11:14:32
Back into rehearsals.

Z6, 24-70 f4

Mask woes!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on February 24, 2021, 20:57:11: Quote from: Fons Baerken on February 11, 2021, 14:02:17
black and white
what wonderful place
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 25, 2021, 07:14:37: Thank you Armando
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on February 25, 2021, 19:46:53: Billy and St. Francis.

D7100, 16-85mm lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on February 27, 2021, 21:07:40: One from the street of Barcelona.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on February 27, 2021, 21:41:03: Quote from: golunvolo on February 21, 2021, 21:10:16
More blackandwhite with Capture one. Of course the situation itself was richer in contrast and it helped.
D3S, 105mm 2.5 ai
Very nice capture!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on February 27, 2021, 22:04:45: Quote from: HCS on February 27, 2021, 21:07:40
One from the street of Barcelona.

Oh, I love this!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on February 27, 2021, 22:21:02: Quote from: Akira on February 27, 2021, 22:04:45
Oh, I love this!

Thank you, i'm glad you do :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on March 01, 2021, 21:58:17: Different kind this time than the "street" image above. New York, top of Empire State Building. Looooong time ago ...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on March 10, 2021, 20:46:11: Portrait

Z7 Nikkor AF-S 58/1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 15, 2021, 09:38:03: flask
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on April 02, 2021, 13:15:31: Celestial abstraction...
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 02, 2021, 13:41:06: Beautiful and dynamic abstraction in movement
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on April 02, 2021, 13:41:34: Quote from: rosko on April 02, 2021, 13:15:31
Celestial abstraction...

Great idea and result! What's the difference between the beautiful hairline-like trail and the droplet-like nice accents?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on April 02, 2021, 15:54:57: Thank you for commenting , Paco ! ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on April 02, 2021, 15:59:54: Quote from: Akira on April 02, 2021, 13:41:34
Great idea and result! What's the difference between the beautiful hairline-like trail and the droplet-like nice accents?

Thanks, Akira !

Actually this pic comes from a failed image of fire works. I just cropped the exploitable part of the image !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on April 02, 2021, 20:32:26: Quote from: rosko on April 02, 2021, 15:59:54
Thanks, Akira !

Actually this pic comes from a failed image of fire works. I just cropped the exploitable part of the image !

Thank you for the disclosure. Nicely deceptive!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on April 02, 2021, 21:47:21: Pulled this from the archives. Last summer saw some lazy, warm days on the coastline.

SONY NEX-5N Monochrome, Voigtländer 25 mm f/4 Skopar SC, B+W 093 IR filter. Some sea haze is drifting up north over the Skagerak from Denmark.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 02, 2021, 22:05:47: Black dog on a black couch. Barely a conversion to bw

Z6, 50mm 1.8s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 03, 2021, 11:15:52: Black dog on a black couch II

Z6, 50mm 1.8s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on April 03, 2021, 15:01:30: Wheaten dog on patterned rug. Playing with mom. D610, 28-105D.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on April 17, 2021, 19:03:04: From our first COVID vaccination in January. The nurse and I were joking around. D700, 20/1.8 lens...cropped.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 23, 2021, 18:31:02: I just love high contrast situations and b&w for portraits. Natural light coming from a window and the (for me) underrated 24-70mm 2.8 vr. I´ve come to love the lens by using it. I remember I almost return it the same day I bought it. Then I used it in a show and my perception completely changed. Here it is around 50mm mark, at f4, doing portraits.

Z6, 24-70mm 2.8 vr

revisited, new edit, a bit more light.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on April 23, 2021, 22:13:12: Quote from: rosko on April 02, 2021, 13:15:31
Celestial abstraction...
Excellent, very creative.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on April 23, 2021, 22:14:01: Quote from: Dogman on April 17, 2021, 19:03:04
From our first COVID vaccination in January. The nurse and I were joking around. D700, 20/1.8 lens...cropped.
I love the expression on her face! Very nice image.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on April 23, 2021, 22:14:52: Quote from: golunvolo on April 23, 2021, 18:31:02
I just love high contrast situations and b&w for portraits. Natural light coming from a window and the (for me) underrated 24-70mm 2.8 vr. I´ve come to love the lens by using it. I remember I almost return it the same day I bought it. Then I used it in a show and my perception completely changed. Here it is around 50mm mark, at f4, doing portraits.

Z6, 24-70mm 2.8 vr
Great subject and portrait.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on April 23, 2021, 22:17:52: Minimalism is so 2020, maximalism it is!

Olympus E-M10II + Olympus 12-40mm f2.8

RAW and B&W conversion Capture One

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51133928846_d85bb2840c_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on April 23, 2021, 22:35:00: Quote from: Luc on April 23, 2021, 22:14:01
I love the expression on her face! Very nice image.

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 23, 2021, 23:36:57: Thank you Luc. Much appreciated
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on April 27, 2021, 07:57:54: Quote from: Luc on April 23, 2021, 22:13:12
Excellent, very creative.

Many thanks for your comment, Luc ! ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on April 29, 2021, 11:48:50: By coincidence, a b/w photo entitled "Coincidence"

(https://static.foto.no/linkeddata/articles/images/20937_575x800.jpg)

And no, I did NOT arrange the placement of items here!!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on April 29, 2021, 17:45:55: *Chuckles* That's a pertinent coincidence ::)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 03, 2021, 00:32:35: "El Pelón" by the window.

Z6, 70-200 2.8 fl
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 03, 2021, 00:49:11: Quote from: golunvolo on May 03, 2021, 00:32:35
"El Pelón" by the window.

Z6, 70-200 2.8 fl

Cool portrait!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 03, 2021, 01:20:03: Thank you Akira. He is happy with it too :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on May 03, 2021, 07:57:50: Quote from: golunvolo on May 03, 2021, 00:32:35
"El Pelón" by the window.

Z6, 70-200 2.8 fl
Great portrait, Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 03, 2021, 11:04:11: Thanks John. Conditions were ideal :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 03, 2021, 12:01:53: void
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on May 10, 2021, 22:55:23: Parkhuis, Amersfoort

Meike 50mm 1.7 on Z6

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51170091707_7262a27702_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on May 11, 2021, 14:16:38: From a recently abandoned house. D800, 24-120/4VR lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on May 11, 2021, 15:57:59: A spot of light in Lofoten..D200 with Voigtländer 20mm f/3.5, IR.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on May 11, 2021, 17:41:33: Power lines and bird flock on a stormy morning. D810, 35/2D lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Airy on May 20, 2021, 17:31:56: Lille, April 24. Df, 300PF wide open.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on June 07, 2021, 12:59:03: Staples.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on June 08, 2021, 11:24:17: Akira, is this the Olympic huddling course? ;D ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on June 08, 2021, 11:50:34: Quote from: Hans_S on June 08, 2021, 11:24:17
Akira, is this the Olympic huddling course? ;D ;D

Hans, no, this is for the steeplechase!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on June 08, 2021, 18:09:06: A hospital trip.

Although it may look serious, it was only a routine scheduled colonoscopy. Nothing like hanging around in a hospital most of the morning with your bare ass hanging out.

Done with a Ricoh GRII.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on June 25, 2021, 08:15:19: Nice documentary serial Dogman

Piano player
Z7 58G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 25, 2021, 08:54:14: Quote from: John Geerts on June 25, 2021, 08:15:19
Nice documentary serial Dogman

Piano player
Z7 58G

Indeed on Dogman, and the pianoplayer :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on June 25, 2021, 13:59:23: Thank you both.

I saw the color version of the piano player and liked it. However, I like the B&W better ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 16, 2021, 15:15:29: 2 versions
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on July 16, 2021, 23:55:16: Quote from: Fons Baerken on July 16, 2021, 15:15:29
2 versions
love the second one

Adornment of sea shells
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 17, 2021, 07:04:16: Thanks Dogman.

Great composition, Armando

The second version is stronger, Fons.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 17, 2021, 17:41:57: Quote from: armando_m on July 16, 2021, 23:55:16
love the second one

Adornment of sea shells

:)
Quote from: John Geerts on July 17, 2021, 07:04:16
Thanks Dogman.

Great composition, Armando

The second version is stronger, Fons.

thanks
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 14, 2021, 21:00:12: Tritin Norbutse, January 20, 2020
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on August 22, 2021, 21:03:40: Coffee break

Olympus E-M10II + Olympus 25mm f1.8

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51392101740_b4d06f3920_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on August 23, 2021, 16:09:44: Uh...hey, pops, you need some new shoes.

D700, 28/1.8 lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on September 02, 2021, 23:09:48: Light lines.
Z6, 85mm 1.8S, in camera processing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on September 06, 2021, 15:22:01: Quote from: golunvolo on September 02, 2021, 23:09:48
Light lines.
Z6, 85mm 1.8S, in camera processing
great graphics.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on September 06, 2021, 15:22:36: Evening sun in September

Z7 58G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on September 06, 2021, 16:31:18: Thank you John
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on September 09, 2021, 23:22:38: A graffiti wall in La Línea de la Concepción

D3S, 58mm 1.4g
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 10, 2021, 01:47:05: Amsterdam
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 02, 2021, 13:33:28: Vines.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 02, 2021, 13:35:09: Quote from: golunvolo on September 09, 2021, 23:22:38
A graffiti wall in La Línea de la Concepción

D3S, 58mm 1.4g

Nice capture!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on October 02, 2021, 14:46:26: Fuji X-Pro2, Voigtlander 40/1.4 Classic SC.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 15, 2021, 10:46:31: Radiation-Convergence.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ColinM on October 15, 2021, 13:07:38: I love the second one Akira
I spent a lot of my time on railways as a kid. This brings back memories for me.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 15, 2021, 13:44:16: Quote from: ColinM on October 15, 2021, 13:07:38
I love the second one Akira
I spent a lot of my time on railways as a kid. This brings back memories for me.

Glad you like one, Colin. The second image was shot from the bridge in my neighbor. I always like this view at dusk.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on November 09, 2021, 19:56:12: From the archives,

Black-and-white Nature
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 20, 2021, 22:42:01: It is not about the image itself, it is part of the place and its sensations for me. Here, in the quiet of the night. Beautiful, tradition, always there. It keeps changing through the day, with the time, ornating the sea. Many meanings and symbols. They have conquered this little corner and make it theirs :)
Olga´s comment on this image.

D5, 58mm 1.4g
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 22, 2021, 19:11:12: 2 black and white
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Asle F on November 24, 2021, 19:59:09: In the mountains some days ago:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51689951715_4206ed81a5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mKEvN4)
Skålen (https://flic.kr/p/2mKEvN4) by Asle Feten (https://www.flickr.com/photos/afoton/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 24, 2021, 23:48:03: Super lighting on here Asle
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on November 26, 2021, 16:06:56: Quote from: Fons Baerken on November 22, 2021, 19:11:12
2 black and white

Niiicce Fons! Especially the 2nd is a very nice interpretation, like print-big-and-hang-on-the-wall nice ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on November 26, 2021, 16:08:38: Quote from: golunvolo on November 24, 2021, 23:48:03
Super lighting on here Asle

+1, very nice
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on November 29, 2021, 00:10:05: Tallow leaves on old concrete and bricks.

Fuji X-Pro2, TTArtisan 35/1.4 lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 30, 2021, 09:39:22: Quote from: HCS on November 26, 2021, 16:06:56
Niiicce Fons! Especially the 2nd is a very nice interpretation, like print-big-and-hang-on-the-wall nice ;D

Thank you Hans!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 19, 2021, 00:15:58: Snowman
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on December 19, 2021, 09:02:46: a million stars 2021
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on December 19, 2021, 13:54:10: Dec 21 not in Christmas mode
Z6 40f2

Bench, Sigma Art 50/1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on December 19, 2021, 20:08:08: From the archives. I know what the subject is (or was), but cannot fathom how I ended up with this capture. Oh well.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 19, 2021, 22:22:30: From the car
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 19, 2021, 22:36:06: Quote from: Birna Rørslett on December 19, 2021, 20:08:08
From the archives. I know what the subject is (or was), but cannot fathom how I ended up with this capture. Oh well.

Another dimension´s subway corridor?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on December 19, 2021, 23:13:29: Nah. No cigar, Paco. Snow is involved, though.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 20, 2021, 00:04:01: Quote from: Birna Rørslett on December 19, 2021, 23:13:29
Nah. No cigar, Paco. Snow is involved, though.

I thought it is Santa Claus' view from the bottom of the chimney.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on December 20, 2021, 10:38:48: That wasn't far-fetched, if Santa is excluded :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 23, 2021, 19:21:07: dark night
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: HCS on December 24, 2021, 14:54:34: Quote from: Fons Baerken on December 23, 2021, 19:21:07
dark night

Wow! I'm expecting a dark knight to walk into the picture any moment ... ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 24, 2021, 15:11:12: Quote from: HCS on December 24, 2021, 14:54:34
Wow! I'm expecting a dark knight to walk into the picture any moment ... ;D

Oops, black knight ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 26, 2021, 14:18:58: Doing the nightcrawler

Z6, 50mm 1.8 S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jan Anne on December 26, 2021, 15:02:39: Awesome image Paco!!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 26, 2021, 15:55:39: Thank you Jan, happy you enjoy it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 26, 2021, 17:30:05: Quote from: golunvolo on December 26, 2021, 14:18:58
Doing the nightcrawler

Z6, 50mm 1.8 S

That's a product of keen eyes! Nice job, Paco!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on December 27, 2021, 01:18:05: Thank you Akira, much appreciated
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on December 27, 2021, 13:51:12: Very nice night Crawler Paco!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: chris dees on December 27, 2021, 14:24:31: Snowcanon at the Austrian Alps (Lermoos).

Nikon Z6II , 24-200 , ISO 25k
Processed with DxO PL4 and Silver Effex Pro
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jan Anne on December 27, 2021, 14:44:09: Great image Chris, well seen, captured and processed :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 28, 2021, 19:21:31: Lockdown - empty streets and Christmas decoration...

D4s 105/1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 28, 2021, 19:47:15: Black and White is fun
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on December 28, 2021, 23:18:48: Quote from: Jan Anne on December 27, 2021, 14:44:09
Great image Chris, well seen, captured and processed :)

Ditto!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: chris dees on December 29, 2021, 14:05:09: Thanks JA and Akira.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 02, 2022, 18:44:04: January 2 ,22

untitled
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 06, 2022, 13:04:38: Road and trees
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on January 06, 2022, 15:25:33: Shadows and light. D810, Carl Zeiss 50/1.4 Planar lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 06, 2022, 21:04:57: Dogman, a strong film noir feeling. It draws me in right away
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on January 07, 2022, 15:13:11: Thank you, Paco.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Jacques on January 08, 2022, 22:35:41: Former colleague's lunchtime routine tea, sandwich and 10 minutes with the crossword

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51809045725_d8cb9cd36f_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 10, 2022, 14:52:19: Crossing point.

D200 ir, 70-300mm 3.5-5.6 vr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on January 12, 2022, 14:41:10: I think we have a problem.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 12, 2022, 15:03:40: friends
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on January 16, 2022, 22:09:37: Dartmoor pony
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 16, 2022, 23:27:12: Quote from: Jacques on January 08, 2022, 22:35:41
Former colleague's lunchtime routine tea, sandwich and 10 minutes with the crossword
Interesting pose. Is it an older image?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on January 17, 2022, 16:39:21: Quote from: aerobat on January 16, 2022, 22:09:37
Dartmoor pony
Great capture!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on January 17, 2022, 21:44:21: Many thanks Nasos, the picture is from 2008 but yesterday I wanted to try a B/W conversion using Silver Efex Pro.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 18, 2022, 00:12:17: Quote from: aerobat on January 17, 2022, 21:44:21
Many thanks Nasos, the picture is from 2008 but yesterday I wanted to try a B/W conversion using Silver Efex Pro.

It works very nice, specially in this image. The tones are beautiful and fitting to the light and subject. I really like it.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on January 18, 2022, 15:09:22: From 2013. A junk shop with a bizarre display theme.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 19, 2022, 08:36:25: It works great Daniel, with that light.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 20, 2022, 13:05:46: Cádiz, the cathedral´s square.

Z6, 16/3.5 fisheye nikkor
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 20, 2022, 13:10:59: Baarle last saturday
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 20, 2022, 15:55:50: Quote from: Dogman on January 18, 2022, 15:09:22
From 2013. A junk shop with a bizarre display theme.

The image reminds me of the Beatles' "butcher cover". :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on January 25, 2022, 17:21:54: Quote from: Erik Lund on August 31, 2020, 22:59:10
Kroppedal grand prix 2020 - Vintage steel bike race - the start
Nice :D :D (cycling being a favorite)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2022, 23:23:58: Shi
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 29, 2022, 20:30:10: Portrait to promote an incoming exhibition. Here, the artist.

Z6, 24-70 f4 s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 07, 2022, 19:06:36: The Hague

February 4

Z6, 24mm f/1.8s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nikfuson on February 08, 2022, 17:28:58: The eternal supplier of joy.
Z6/70-200S.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on February 15, 2022, 11:25:35: no place too beautiful for junk
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Gone on February 15, 2022, 18:10:15: Logs
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 15, 2022, 19:02:39: February 15

B&W

Z6, TTArt 90mm f/1.25
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on February 17, 2022, 16:29:30: Quote from: aerobat on February 15, 2022, 11:25:35
no place too beautiful for junk
Very nice image, Daniel.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on February 17, 2022, 16:30:39: Quote from: Dogman on January 18, 2022, 15:09:22
From 2013. A junk shop with a bizarre display theme.
Nice one.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on February 17, 2022, 16:31:59: Harsh light = shadows!

Nikon Z6 + Voigtländer 75mm f1.5 Nokton VM

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51887258341_095ffb6755_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on February 17, 2022, 19:45:19: Many thanks Luc, the picture was taken long ago with a D200 and AF-S 35mm f/1.8 DX. Interestingly the B/W conversion lets almost disappear the water and makes the bike very visible. The reflection is from the famous water tower in Lucerne.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on February 20, 2022, 21:37:00: Paignton Shore
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on February 21, 2022, 05:05:20: Very nice. Love the Jacobs ladder (the rays).

Quote from: aerobat on February 20, 2022, 21:37:00
Paignton Shore
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on March 13, 2022, 06:08:17: End of summer seed collecting Hakea Laurina
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 13, 2022, 06:31:50: Quote from: Hans_S on March 13, 2022, 06:08:17
End of summer seed collecting Hakea Laurina

Reminded me of Karl Blossfeldt. Nice!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on March 13, 2022, 23:50:03: Thank you Akira. However, I'm not sure that Herr Blossfeldt would approve of my cluttered composition ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 14, 2022, 00:00:32: Even if this is a binary image, the representation is very close to what you will perceive with the naked eye in a harsh light as we had today.

Z6, 50mm 1.8 s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on March 24, 2022, 02:53:56: The Sentinel Segovia Sony A6000 Sigma 60mm f2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on March 25, 2022, 19:51:23: Found in my archive files when I searched for 'Iceland'. Minke whales were quickly processed once they were harpooned and hauled ashore. According to news I read today, the nation is going to abandon the whaling industry and virtually no whales have been captured the last years. Thus sights like this should be hard to get in the future?

Technical details Nikon F, Zoom-Nikkor 80-200/4.5. I only found the scan not the negative, so have to assume this was done with Tri-X. A pity as I would have scanned the negative much better these days.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Nasos Kosmas on March 25, 2022, 22:21:07: Nice BW shots here reminds the FP4, Tri-X good old days :)
This is today’s capture on BW as I think removing color shows better the birds pose
Z6 200-500 1.4e cropped
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on March 26, 2022, 01:25:56: Z6 Z 85mm f1.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 15, 2022, 20:30:05: In front of a religious image in south Spain. Backlight made for an intimate place even if she was surrounded by many people. In camera b&w conversion

As Han's image, Z6, 85mm 1.8S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 21, 2022, 00:36:17: Walking in Cordoba.

This city will become very hot in the summer. Right now is the perfect time to visit up until middle of May

Z6, 50mm 1.8 s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 19, 2022, 17:28:42: Storm about to hit
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on May 19, 2022, 17:42:13: here too Fons
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on May 19, 2022, 22:08:20: Quote from: aerobat on May 19, 2022, 17:42:13
here too Fons

Superb atmosphere !
Well done.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 20, 2022, 00:26:53: Love the atmosphere, the ominous and gritty presence and the movement and size of the birds to contrast and compensate it all.

Thanks for sharing it!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on May 20, 2022, 14:27:51: One of the rare times I get my wife to drive.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on May 20, 2022, 14:38:29: Not a particularly appealing place for a drink.

(Does the sign mean if you have not pets you will not be served?)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 27, 2022, 22:01:09: May 27

Forestview near Barneveld
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: rosko on May 29, 2022, 13:34:50: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 27, 2022, 22:01:09
May 27

Forestview near Barneveld

Very successful greenish ''virage'' (I don't know how to say in English).
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 29, 2022, 16:44:54: Quote from: rosko on May 29, 2022, 13:34:50
Very successful greenish ''virage'' (I don't know how to say in English).

Thank you Francis, virage like curve or bend?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hugh_3170 on May 30, 2022, 05:55:42: A road full of dangerous bends?

I have a weakness for images such as this. :)

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/french-english/virage
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 03, 2022, 15:21:30: That the D5 can handle high iso and af superbly is no secret by now :)

During a class at school.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on June 16, 2022, 14:34:20: Quote from: golunvolo on June 03, 2022, 15:21:30
That the D5 can handle high iso and af superbly is no secret by now :)

During a class at school.

Impressive portrait!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on June 16, 2022, 14:35:03: Sorry, wrong post.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on June 25, 2022, 11:21:57: Shot at Yokohama international pier.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on June 25, 2022, 15:30:33: Late June, early afternoon. D810, Carl Zeiss 25/2 Distagon lens.

Rusted steel pole. It was there. I was there. I kinda like this picture.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 13, 2022, 23:23:32: Testing for the upcoming promotion of a new show.

Z6, 50mm 1.8s
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on July 14, 2022, 01:44:21: Quote from: golunvolo on July 13, 2022, 23:23:32
Testing for the upcoming promotion of a new show.

Z6, 50mm 1.8s

Very effective stage set and representation of it. Nice!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 14, 2022, 13:01:09: Thank you Akira. Cross my fingers we are going to have time to work on it. It shows potential :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 24, 2022, 11:16:49: Oudeschild
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on August 04, 2022, 14:56:05: DLC Restaurant, a victim of the COVID closedowns.

Nikon Z6 + Nikkor Z 24-70mm f4 S

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52263124765_c0d94a69ca_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nCjbb2)Z6_DSC9619 (https://flic.kr/p/2nCjbb2) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 31, 2022, 08:59:22: Hunebed at Rolde
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Luc on September 12, 2022, 22:30:05: Z6 + Z 24-200mm

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52353310656_8f57af9746_h.jpg)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on November 21, 2022, 09:08:06: Flaring path.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 01, 2023, 20:55:02: bridge on the water

Ravenstein , jan 1 '23
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 01, 2023, 23:53:26: Still like a lot the sooc bw conversion of the Nikon cameras.

Z6, 24-70mm 2.8 vr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on March 31, 2023, 14:48:28: The percussionist.

We had an "african dance" masterclass for the little ones in the conservatoire today. He was so sweet.

D5, 70-200mm 2.8 fl
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on March 31, 2023, 21:50:48: Quote from: golunvolo on March 31, 2023, 14:48:28
The percussionist.

We had an "african dance" masterclass for the little ones in the conservatoire today. He was so sweet.

D5, 70-200mm 2.8 fl

Another fine example of your lively portraits. Nice!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 01, 2023, 01:12:43: Thank you Akira
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 01, 2023, 13:13:14: Rainy day
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on April 01, 2023, 17:31:42: Quote from: Akira on March 31, 2023, 21:50:48
Another fine example of your lively portraits. Nice!

+1

the quality and quantity of your portraits is astonishing
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 01, 2023, 18:20:58: When Dobby was 4 weeks old...
D600 85/1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 01, 2023, 18:32:54: Quote from: Thomas Stellwag on April 01, 2023, 17:31:42
+1

the quality and quantity of your portraits is astonishing

I´m blushing here, Thomas. Thank you
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2023, 01:28:50: April 6

#0241

Z fc 23mm f/1.4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2023, 01:33:36: April 5

the church
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tom Hook on April 07, 2023, 02:42:10: Quote from: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2023, 01:28:50
April 6

#0241

Z fc 23mm f/1.4

Nice shot Fons. Great expression on the cow’s face.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 07, 2023, 07:09:24: The Black-White profile in the Nikon D3x. Shot with the 58/1.4G. Great combo by the way.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2023, 12:40:22: Thanks Tom.

Great image John, a bit sleepy maybe? ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 07, 2023, 22:34:21: Thanks Fons. Yes a bit sleepy indeed :D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 08, 2023, 01:31:40: Quote from: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2023, 01:33:36
April 5

the church

I like the processing and the sensation of both weight and weightless of the columns, but it was later, finding the person, that everything made sense and it became a different and way more interesting image.

Thanks for sharing it!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on April 08, 2023, 01:33:44: Quote from: John Geerts on April 07, 2023, 07:09:24
The Black-White profile in the Nikon D3x. Shot with the 58/1.4G. Great combo by the way.
Straight black-white profile? I like it a lot.

Thanks for sharing this personal moments. Her relationship with the viewer is always so calm and sincere.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 08, 2023, 01:44:13: Quote from: golunvolo on April 08, 2023, 01:31:40
I like the processing and the sensation of both weight and weightless of the columns, but it was later, finding the person, that everything made sense and it became a different and way more interesting image.

Thanks for sharing it!

Thanks Paco.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on April 08, 2023, 13:33:42: Quote from: golunvolo on April 08, 2023, 01:33:44
Straight black-white profile? I like it a lot.

Thanks for sharing this personal moments. Her relationship with the viewer is always so calm and sincere.
Nearly SOC, a few minor tweaks. Thanks Paco !
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on April 08, 2023, 15:53:52: I may have posted this somewhere before but I don't remember. The scene still confuses me a bit although it's pretty straight with only some dodging and burning in Lightroom and a run through Silver Efex for film emulation. No tricks at all. D700 with 35/2 AI lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Erik Lund on April 18, 2023, 11:12:36: Very well framed! I like the teasing reflections ;)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on April 18, 2023, 15:27:50: Thanks, Erik
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2023, 17:58:06: Bike and cloud
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on May 15, 2023, 18:20:16: Nice clouds.

Really nice bike.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2023, 19:10:50: Quote from: Dogman on May 15, 2023, 18:20:16
Nice clouds.

Really nice bike.

Thank you Dogman!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Ian Watson on May 15, 2023, 23:06:15: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2023, 17:58:06
Bike and cloud

I liked it in colour but it is more compelling in black-and-white.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 15, 2023, 23:15:59: Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 15, 2023, 17:58:06
Bike and cloud

I like this B&W version better!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 16, 2023, 01:15:06: Thank you! Interesting to see how black and white will make a completely different image!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on May 17, 2023, 15:27:23: Marked pavement.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on May 18, 2023, 16:21:43: Poison ivy climbing a tallow tree. D700, 55/3.5 AI Micro-Nikkor.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on May 19, 2023, 19:04:18: Work in progress.

Z6, 70-200 2.8 fl
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on June 22, 2023, 18:55:08: A few images of the preparation of the show for the classic department. I have selected a few images were the faces are not shown until they are published by the students.

All D5 and 24-70 2.8 vr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 08, 2023, 16:19:10: This fortress from the XVIIIth century (I think) was in place to fight the arrival of pirates and turn itself into b&w during post, so here it is.

Z6, 24-70 f4
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 08, 2023, 16:31:06: Quote from: golunvolo on June 22, 2023, 18:55:08
A few images of the preparation of the show for the classic department. I have selected a few images were the faces are not shown until they are published by the students.

All D5 and 24-70 2.8 vr

These are great, # 3 my favourite image!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 08, 2023, 18:42:51: Thank you Fons. I think there is a feeling of "out of time" in that one.
Those dance events are rich in images and the models were willing :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 08, 2023, 18:57:27: Quote from: golunvolo on July 08, 2023, 18:42:51
Thank you Fons. I think there is a feeling of "out of time" in that one.
Those dance events are rich in images and the models were willing :)

French painter Edgar Degas comes to mind.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 08, 2023, 21:59:03: Yes, I was thinking the same even as I was shooting.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on July 09, 2023, 16:44:28: Quote from: Fons Baerken on July 08, 2023, 16:31:06
These are great, # 3 my favourite image!
Yes agree !!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 09, 2023, 22:04:56: Thank you John.

Today a little view of the mediterranean

Z6, 58mm1.4g
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on July 23, 2023, 20:50:12: Dove taking off. Side of an old church in Chiclana de la Frontera
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 24, 2023, 18:08:17: Young male Nio.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on July 25, 2023, 15:13:29: Nio is a beauty.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on July 25, 2023, 17:52:43: Thank you Dogman!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on July 26, 2023, 20:44:52: Intersection dog. D810, 50/1.4 G lens.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Birna Rørslett on July 26, 2023, 21:11:48: Gnarled pines. D2X, AFS 200/2
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ColinM on July 27, 2023, 07:19:45: Quote from: golunvolo on July 09, 2023, 22:04:56

Today a little view of the mediterranean

Z6, 58mm1.4g

I don't know what it is about this image Paco,
- the exposure to pick out subtle details on the plant/tree stalk
- the enigmatic twin of the plant/tree (flagpole?)
- the dreamy background ocean scene

For any of these and more, this image speaks to me.

And Birna, has complimented you, with a ~~shape~~ concept echo of her own :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on July 27, 2023, 11:39:07: Quote from: John Geerts on July 09, 2023, 16:44:28
Yes agree !!

Ditto!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on August 12, 2023, 04:24:48: Rejected
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on August 12, 2023, 16:44:44: Quote from: ColinM on July 27, 2023, 07:19:45
I don't know what it is about this image Paco,
- the exposure to pick out subtle details on the plant/tree stalk
- the enigmatic twin of the plant/tree (flagpole?)
- the dreamy background ocean scene

For any of these and more, this image speaks to me.

And Birna, has complimented you, with a ~~shape~~ concept echo of her own :)

Thank you Colin, I'm very happy you enjoy it. The "twin" is actually a street lamp. The pole was there way before the plant decided to copy it and to grow very close to it. :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on August 18, 2023, 00:41:39: Quote from: Akira on July 27, 2023, 11:39:07
Ditto!

Thank you Akira!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on October 01, 2023, 02:36:24: September 30
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on October 10, 2023, 02:00:50: Howler monkey -Tortuguero Costa Rica
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on October 10, 2023, 04:16:54: Quote from: Hans_S on October 10, 2023, 02:00:50
Howler monkey -Tortuguero Costa Rica

Wow, this is a superb shot, Hans!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Tom Hook on October 10, 2023, 06:03:22: Quote from: Hans_S on October 10, 2023, 02:00:50
Howler monkey -Tortuguero Costa Rica

Great shot Hans!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on October 10, 2023, 10:39:13: Super action and graphics Hans!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on October 11, 2023, 12:21:48: Thank you gentlemen :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on October 23, 2023, 19:21:10: I showed this before but I prefer it in b&w - what do you think?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 28, 2023, 17:44:34: Quote from: aerobat on October 23, 2023, 19:21:10
I showed this before but I prefer it in b&w - what do you think?
Impressive. B&W enhances the graphics.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on November 28, 2023, 17:45:37: Piano in the Railwaystation
Z6 58G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on November 29, 2023, 00:48:52: It has been a while since I posted in this great thread

Barman
x-t3 18mm f2.8 iso 2000
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on November 29, 2023, 00:50:48: Quote from: aerobat on October 23, 2023, 19:21:10
I showed this before but I prefer it in b&w - what do you think?
Impressive !
Ansel would be jealous
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: aerobat on November 29, 2023, 06:08:39: many thanks John and Armando

I like this thread and let's further add to it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 29, 2023, 08:41:56: Quote from: John Geerts on November 28, 2023, 17:44:34
Impressive. B&W enhances the graphics.

Agreed. Spiritual
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 29, 2023, 08:47:46: Strong emotionally charged moment in the rehearsal.

D5, 24-70 2.8 vr
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 30, 2023, 17:48:39: blinds
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on November 30, 2023, 17:57:00: Cardoon
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on November 30, 2023, 18:32:38: I've been going through some older photos recently and reprocessing the ones that I like best. Here's a couple from 2018. Six posts and one pole and wheels on wheels.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ColinM on November 30, 2023, 20:57:50: What a wonderful collection - thanks everyone.

Given we once only had the choice of b&w, I guess any subject is valid for this approach.
However looking at the last few pages worth, a few images stand out to me as really superbly suited to monochrome.

Others, maybe less so.

What do other people think?
Or do you think it is more down to personal preferences?
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on November 30, 2023, 23:14:37: Quote from: ColinM on November 30, 2023, 20:57:50
What a wonderful collection - thanks everyone.

Given we once only had the choice of b&w, I guess any subject is valid for this approach.
However looking at the last few pages worth, a few images stand out to me as really standing out in monochrome.

Others, maybe less so.

What do other people think?
Or do you think it is more down to personal preferences?

I´ll think totally byas, cultural and personal preference are the reason we see some more suited for bw. Shows wise, I have been shooting, form the very beginning, rehearsals in bw and finished shows with costumes and lighting in color. Rest of the time the reason, or lack of it, seams to very much depend on personal criteria -or mistakes :) -
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Ian Watson on December 01, 2023, 01:36:56: I think that some photographs depend on colour for their impact. These do not suit b&w. Conversely, sometimes colour gets in the way of the lines, forms, contrast and detail. B&W removes the distraction.

An excellent example of the latter is Paco's contribution to this thread, reply 1195. The drama of the moment stands out more in b&w.

The rest of the time it is cultural and personal preference.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: ColinM on December 01, 2023, 12:18:14: Quote from: Ian Watson on December 01, 2023, 01:36:56
I think that some photographs depend on colour for their impact. These do not suit b&w. Conversely, sometimes colour gets in the way of the lines, forms, contrast and detail. B&W removes the distraction.

An excellent example of the latter is Paco's contribution to this thread, reply 1195. The drama of the moment stands out more in b&w.

The rest of the time it is cultural and personal preference.

Thank you Paco & Ian for your thoughts.

I'll get off the fence and stop trying to be diplomatic
Firstly, please note I viewed all these images on my 12" Samsung tablet. I'm sure different things would have come out on a big HD studio monitor.
But the subject is B&W images here and many great photos were often seen at quite small sizes in newspapers

I can't see the message #'s when viewing on my tablet but is 1195 this one?
Strong emotionally charged moment in the rehearsal. ?

For me, emotionally, yes.
Visual & photographic impact, not as high as John's one
Piano in the Railwaystation

Also, Armando's one
Barman
Initially felt very subtle. On a small screen, it didn't grab me but as a 30x18 print, maybe my eye would wander all over it, finding subtle details.

The one i really struggled with was Fons'
blinds
But maybe if it was in my office, I'd find it a soothing & meditative piece that helped me to become more centred?
Does being in B&W help this image? For me, it reduces its impact and by my preference for the Piano in the railway station, you'll see it was the contrast and deep backs that appealed to me.

But this has now come down to consideration of personal preferences and bias, so I'll stop :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Ian Watson on December 01, 2023, 22:12:56: Quote from: ColinM on December 01, 2023, 12:18:14

Firstly, please note I viewed all these images on my 12" Samsung tablet. I'm sure different things would have come out on a big HD studio monitor.
But the subject is B&W images here and many great photos were often seen at quite small sizes in newspapers

...by my preference for the Piano in the railway station, you'll see it was the contrast and deep backs that appealed to me.

I don't think that we can take the size of the image out of consideration. The smaller they are the more punch they seem to need since finer detail and tonal differences are less visible.

For example, consider Ansel Adams' Rose and Driftwood. A small image on the internet is unremarkable whereas a large print by the master himself is quite another matter!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Ian Watson on December 01, 2023, 22:14:00: Since I am photographing and processing my old negatives, here is a scene from downtown Chicago in 2008.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Ian Watson on December 06, 2023, 05:51:44: The pool shark.

Nikon F100, AF 85mm f/1.4D, Ilford HP5+ pushed two stops.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: kasperbergholt on December 09, 2023, 16:34:44: Leben tube amplifier (https://bergholt.net/tubes), top-view, from Japanese Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Company. Nikon D3 & Zeiss Milvus + a lot of ISO noise.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 11, 2023, 10:51:29: Those Dark Rainy Days before Christmas
Df 58G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on December 11, 2023, 11:06:59: Zf bw setting, 45mm f/2.8p, 20mm f/3.5 ud

December 10
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Thomas G on December 20, 2023, 15:33:50: ... having a distopian streak today. Fish farming in a fjord at the Faroe Islands.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on December 22, 2023, 19:31:56: To the garden of Hardelot Castle, France
Z9 24-70/2.8S
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 01, 2024, 23:05:20: Xtreme post for this one today. She was having the time of her life.
D5, 50mm 1.4G
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 15, 2024, 23:00:40: Snowy
D3S 300/2.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 15, 2024, 23:59:01: narrow street in Cologne, yesterday
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 16, 2024, 00:01:09: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on January 15, 2024, 23:59:01
narrow street in Cologne, yesterday
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Snoogly on January 16, 2024, 07:20:09: Quote from: golunvolo on January 01, 2024, 23:05:20
Xtreme post for this one today. She was having the time of her life.
D5, 50mm 1.4G

That is legend!

Was it cropped? If she was there in full, and if the raised leg wasn’t overlapping the paw print, it would be perfect.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 16, 2024, 08:03:45: Quote from: golunvolo on January 01, 2024, 23:05:20
Xtreme post for this one today. She was having the time of her life.
D5, 50mm 1.4G

Quote from: Snoogly on January 16, 2024, 07:20:09
That is legend!

Totally agree! I don't know how I missed the post. :o :o :o
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Snoogly on January 16, 2024, 09:24:20: I stand corrected! It was a sandy paw, not a paw covering a print.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 16, 2024, 22:04:52: Thank you both. I was surprise looking at the original to find out that is was indeed cropped. Here is the un-cropped version with the same editing otherwise
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 17, 2024, 00:01:55: Quote from: golunvolo on January 16, 2024, 22:04:52
Thank you both. I was surprise looking at the original to find out that is was indeed cropped. Here is the un-cropped version with the same editing otherwise

Paco, sorry to say, I would prefer the originally posted image. I think the bold framing was one of the key factors that made the image attracting.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 17, 2024, 01:23:47: Not to worry Akira, even if I usually don't, I cropped for a reason ;) I forgot thou.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Snoogly on January 17, 2024, 06:50:54: Now I’m torn … I realise now that the crop has more impact.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 17, 2024, 07:00:54: The crop gives more tension and also points more directly to the shadow, hence it works better, great image, Paco
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 25, 2024, 22:00:04: Night walk with broken bike
Z9 70-200E
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on January 26, 2024, 00:17:33: Thank you guys for taking your time to consider and very happy if you like it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 26, 2024, 21:38:18: I'm taking a class and I asked one of the students if I could take her picture
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on January 27, 2024, 15:26:05: Lovely portrait of a lovely lady, Armando.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Akira on January 27, 2024, 16:24:41: Quote from: John Geerts on January 25, 2024, 22:00:04
Night walk with broken bike
Z9 70-200E

Love the atmosphere. As seen in your image of the red signals, the lens seems to have a nicely haloing tendency?

Quote from: Dogman on January 27, 2024, 15:26:05
Lovely portrait of a lovely lady, Armando.

Ditto!
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 27, 2024, 17:25:50: Thanks Akira. Yes, the 70-200/2.8E is an exceptional good lens. The VR is also fantastic.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on January 27, 2024, 17:28:04: Quote from: armando_m on January 26, 2024, 21:38:18
I'm taking a class and I asked one of the students if I could take her picture
Lovely portrait Armando
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 27, 2024, 20:13:08: one bike
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on January 28, 2024, 02:01:20: Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 27, 2024, 20:13:08
one bike

nice calm scene
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 28, 2024, 08:51:27: Quote from: armando_m on January 26, 2024, 21:38:18
I'm taking a class and I asked one of the students if I could take her picture
!!!
Quote from: armando_m on January 28, 2024, 02:01:20
nice calm scene

Thank you Armando
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 04, 2024, 23:30:54: A happy dog.
Valdelagrana´s beach is a very nice place to walk the dog. You can see similar images everyday here.

D200 ir, 300mm 2.8vrII, once again, superb for infrared
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on February 05, 2024, 22:18:53: a happy dog :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 05, 2024, 23:40:01: Very happy indeed :)

With her friend "Luisita" they walk around the beach daily
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 08, 2024, 10:41:31: <no name>
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 10, 2024, 16:57:25: on the roof
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 11, 2024, 10:34:58: Nora van den Eeckhout (1954-2024), a famous dancer in the past, died this weekend. In 2015 I made a portrait of her in the park

Df 85mm 1.8K
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 14, 2024, 21:59:22: That´s a super and intimate candid portrait John.
Thanks for sharing it
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on February 14, 2024, 22:40:14: This is Jessie. Yes, she is a feline person. Just to show I'm not totally prejudiced for canine people.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on February 16, 2024, 18:32:59: Quote from: golunvolo on February 14, 2024, 21:59:22
That´s a super and intimate candid portrait John.
Thanks for sharing it
Thanks Paco.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on February 19, 2024, 11:32:39: Playing with some old pushed HP5 negatives.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Dogman on February 19, 2024, 15:43:31: So sorry but I was informed after I posted the photo of Jessie above that it's not Jessie at all. Turns out this is "Cry Baby", Jessie's mother. Sorry, Cry Baby. To make up for the mistake, here is Cry Baby again.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: kasperbergholt on February 28, 2024, 18:04:10: Evening ambience shot of a vintage 6P3S-E output tube (Reflector, New Old Stock) in my Leben tube amplifier (https://bergholt.net/tubes).

Nikon D3 & Zeiss Milvus 50mm macro. Very nice amp, very nice camera, very nice lens :)
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: golunvolo on February 28, 2024, 23:52:03: Quote from: Hans_S on February 19, 2024, 11:32:39
Playing with some old pushed HP5 negatives.
Interesting takes, I also find a pleasure the grain in the images.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on February 29, 2024, 02:17:06: Quote from: golunvolo on February 28, 2024, 23:52:03
Interesting takes, I also find a pleasure the grain in the images.
Thank you Paco.
After multiple viewings I can't say that I am happy with the way they look here, I'll mess around with these some more to eliminate what seems to be posterization.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: John Geerts on March 12, 2024, 19:18:59: Portrait

Nikon D1x
Nikkor AF 50/1.8
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: armando_m on March 14, 2024, 00:27:07: at a restaurant
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: timh on March 15, 2024, 09:06:04: Grass Broom
D90 + NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: Hans_S on March 15, 2024, 09:56:01: Quote from: timh on March 15, 2024, 09:06:04
Grass Broom
D90 + NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D
Great mix of tones, patterns, angles and textures.
Title: Re: [Theme] b&w's
Post by: timh on March 15, 2024, 14:07:11: Thank you, Hans :)