Sue@Sea
Old Shack on Dump Road
My Flickr friend Fergal... challenged me to try black and white images for our Get Pushed! challenge. He set the standard pretty high, and really pushed me out of my comfort zone.
Here's my first attempt. I discovered that the lighting has to be perfect for black and white, and the contrasts need to be sharper than for colour photos. I can't rely on Mother Nature to dazzle the eye with her colours, instead the responsibility for a good shot falls to me.
This challenge has given me an entirely new respect for those who work in B&W!
Thanks to all for your constructive feedback and encouragement. While I will always love colours, your words convince me to continue occasional experiments with B&W. Thank you!
Old Shack on Dump Road
My Flickr friend Fergal... challenged me to try black and white images for our Get Pushed! challenge. He set the standard pretty high, and really pushed me out of my comfort zone.
Here's my first attempt. I discovered that the lighting has to be perfect for black and white, and the contrasts need to be sharper than for colour photos. I can't rely on Mother Nature to dazzle the eye with her colours, instead the responsibility for a good shot falls to me.
This challenge has given me an entirely new respect for those who work in B&W!
Thanks to all for your constructive feedback and encouragement. While I will always love colours, your words convince me to continue occasional experiments with B&W. Thank you!