My first B+W attempt Photo

Photographer’s Note

My first attempt at B+W.

Taken of the Turakina River, which is not surprisingly up the Turakina valley. Mostly agricultural land it is a place I visit from time to time with my camera

Hope you enjoy this one. Cheers Paul.

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russte (0) 2006-05-26 3:54

Hi Paul, I'm not so keen on the composition (the patch of mud - I hope - to the left is not that attractive) but I'm pleased to see that you've aimed at keeping to a few simple elements and that you've achieved good deep blacks and nice bright whites, all key to a good B&W photo. I certainly look forward to more monochrome photos from you. Stephen

postvikram (1199) 2006-05-26 3:55

Hello Paul,
this is excellent. Beautifully captured reflections.The patterns on the water are great.The B/W is good.
Regards
Vikram

greg64g (11193) 2006-05-26 4:36

hi Paul

I think you B&w is working perfectly, the contrast are great. Superb abstract shot.
i m sure that the original is good too.
cheers
greg

Propofol (1786) 2006-05-26 8:55

And a very worthy first effort it is! Very interesting textures here - bravo!

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2006-05-27 8:18

Hi Paul,
Your first attempt at B&W is a very good one. Nicely diffused reflections gives a very artistic image.
Thanks for sharing
Sabyasachi

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sway (360) 2006-05-28 5:17

Hi Paul,
WOW,
I love your first attempt at BW.
This picture lends it self to it well.
I love the ripples in the water and the contrasting greys.
Well done
PS nice to see someone else in the Rangitikei area. I do most of my photography around Bulls.
:)

kclai (2267) 2006-05-30 21:46

Hey Paul
You noted this is your FIRST attempt on B&W effect. But you have done the best on it, providing such atmospheric and artistically rendered image.
This view is a very normal one, but through the lens and effect, you have transformed it into one cool shot. Never mind of the lackness of composition.
Cool shot, Paul.
Eric Lai

danarees (2497) 2006-06-02 1:03

Paul,
This is wonderful. I love the composition, and even more the quality and technique is very solid. If this is your first, then WOW!

Anna-- (7741) 2006-06-02 17:01

Well succeeded attempt.
Beautiful the deformation of the branches maked by the waves.
Compliments
Anna

tabora (13640) 2006-06-21 6:44

Bonjour paul,
Magnifique composition, le noir et blanc est très bien choisi il lui donne toute sa force.
Amitiés Joseph

Jeronimo (1377) 2006-06-21 13:38

Jolie composition Paul. J'aime beaucoup ce reflet dans l'eau brisé par le courant. C'est une photo mélancolique mais si jolie. bravo.

ryno (4615) 2006-06-27 16:23

Hi Paul, I like this shot. There's a dreamlike and sombre quality in the dark, distorted reflections of the branches. One normally associates this kind of photo with colour, but your attempt works surprisingly well in b & w. Subtly framed too. Nice one!

andrer69 (105) 2006-07-04 2:45

great shot! looking forward to see the other attempts!
i am not a vey experienced B&W photographer, but i am a bit unsure about the effect of the very white part on the upper right side and the wide white framing.. but again, i\m not an expert and i really like the composition.
Regards,
Andy

Ulishna (2246) 2006-07-04 2:48

Hello Paul,
Your first attempt in BW is very good! Very artistic photo, very good contrast.
Julia

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2006-07-06 5:00

Hi Paul,

and I have to say that very good one! excellent, it looks like some surrealistic painting...I love this...

Take care, Ivana

fc22 (746) 2006-07-06 14:53

Hi Paul,

You have captured here very enjoyable patterns in the water. The sepia is also superb.

Take care,
Florin

sebinho342 (18784) 2006-07-25 3:35

Hi Paul, this is an awesome shot, i love it, for a first BW this is a success, i notice that you have a lot of good pictures as i'm discovering your gallery.
Keep on !
Congratulations
I'll be back :)

agbonavita (0) 2006-07-31 12:55

I very pretty first B&W!

Well done
Andre

Amandine (1026) 2006-08-17 7:18

Hi Paul, your gallery is very nice, i particulary love this pic, because of the interesting moves of the water, the reflection sharp and clear. Well done

s10001in (1485) 2006-08-18 2:32

Paul ,
This impressive composition.
Only unstable part of water damaging the multi layer reflections.
Very well done infact.
-Shailendra

yanseiler (20) 2006-08-21 4:53

Hi Paul, a good attempt, well sharp and nicely composed... the reflection is very good and this water coming from the left adds something...
Cheers
Yan

Lisas_world (1184) 2006-09-03 8:16

The variant patterns of the water's surface make for a fantastic reflection, Paul. The tilt adds a subtle interest as do the light variations of the sky.. A very well-composed image, excellent in black & white. Well done.

Regards, Lisa

zeca (20026) 2006-10-27 0:06

Hey, Paul! This is very artistic! And nice! I like the texture and the forms! Beautiful photo!
Regards,
Zeca

sarhanp (122) 2006-11-13 6:11

Hello Paul,

This is really a masterpiece.

Congrats,

Sarhan.

BettinaMarie (664) 2007-03-27 15:42

Hello Paul,
Very nice composition. I love the texture and the clarity of the reflection...very nice!

Take care,
Bettina Marie =0)

I just love your gallery!

jmdias (19837) 2007-09-03 18:38

paul

you got a very good compo in B&W, the shapes are mixed by the water reflections and the image got another life with that

Jorge

plimrn (19694) 2007-09-24 8:02

Hi Paul,
Typically I don't care much for B&W and long to see the colors but your choice of B&W is perfect here!! Those amazing patterns of the tree reflection as they merge with the patterns of the river almost require the purity of B&W. They look like they are floating in liquid siver. Just Wonderful!!
HLJ, Pat

darrasin (2860) 2007-11-18 20:44

Greetings Paul! I had not seen this one previously, it's quite artistic and even abstract. The reflections are very painterly and the contrast in scene pefect. Good work with B&W.

TFS
Doug

Flavia (10202) 2008-08-05 7:27

Hi Paul,

Excellent subject for a b&W. Perfect tones with metalic feeling. Graphic and beautiful.

Regards,

Flavia