Monument Valley - John Ford Point Photo

Photographer’s Note

here's another one from monument valley, thought i would do a Black & White one this time though.

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gneufeld (15289) 2007-12-09 13:43

Hi Derek,
Because we usually see these formations in living colors, a black and white presentation comes as a surprise - but a very welcome one. I think you did a fine job her with excellent contrasts, perfect details, and very good sharpness. Fine work and TFS. Gerald

mcenteesalas (1612) 2007-12-09 14:02

Hi Derek, what a stuning and beautiful shot of this typical American scene, it looks really beautiful, I also like your composition and POV, well done, thanks for sharing it with us, regards, Joao Salas

angela926 (1882) 2007-12-09 14:41

HI Derek,
very dramatic scene, lovely composition and good sharpness and details. nice textures.
Angela

Wandering_Dan (3325) 2007-12-09 14:57

Very much a scene from an old Western - the B&W is incredibly rich here, very good sense of three-dimensionality. The clouds and the shadows add an element of mystery.

Well done!
Dan

Cormac (26461) 2007-12-09 17:23

Wow! Great shot of this unique place - the huge rock formations are very dramatic, and I find that the use of black & white accentuates the dramatic nature by allowing us to concentrate on the shapes. Good conversion, with some really nice tones. I like the cloud formation too, which adds a very interesting texture to the sky. Excellent work!

Floydian (30970) 2007-12-09 22:05

Hi Derek,
I've never seen a b&w from this point, but it really works. The dark tones mix fantastic with the brighter parts on the mittens. Those clouds in a horizontal line are really making this shot. A minor detail, but high on impact and an absolute must for the overal composition...perfect, i like this a lot.
Regards, Henk

jonathan_hart (22737) 2007-12-10 9:04

hi !
excellent contrasts, and light, unusual to see that place in B&W, and it works so well, well done !
regards
jo

jcdurka1 (1940) 2007-12-10 9:22

Great B&W picture that look like a view of Mars in high definition.
Very well done,
Jean-Claude

scobert (5333) 2007-12-28 7:28

Hello Derek,
You have marvelous composition and the B&W conversion worked beautifully. The deep reds in the original color image always make the conversion to B&W easier. The inclusion of the person on the right is a small but very effective addition to your vast landscape. The B&W conversion forces us to focus on the intricate patterns and textures. Wonderful sense of depth!
Stan

pboehringer (770) 2007-12-29 15:48

Derek,
a composition and presentation in B&W that certainly invokes Adamesque feelings. The contrast is very good. Like the inclusion of that single person giving a scale to the scenery. The cloud formations are the icing.
Happy New Year!
Peter

markstaples (15670) 2008-01-09 11:26

Hello Derek
Interesting choice of black and white - a choice that has paid off. This certainly works well. The shot is full of contrast, is well composed and is high in quality.
Best wishes
Mark

leo61 (44102) 2008-05-13 13:03

Hi Derek!
I`m not the greatest fan of B&W images,but this one is fantastic.Good composition with this unique rock a bit out of the center.Good play with light and shadows and great contrast.
Regards,Leo

livermore (290) 2009-04-09 12:47