Arty Black and white?

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Arty Black and white?

Postby colin_12 on Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:21 pm

I would like some comment on whether or which of these conversions works in your opinion.
The subject is a little native orchid about 7mm across.
( and yes I was trying for a minimal depth image :shock: )

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Re: Arty Black and white?

Postby ATJ on Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:57 pm

Colin,

They don't do it for me - but I'm not a big fan of black and white so you can probably discard my opinion.
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Re: Arty Black and white?

Postby Louie on Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:25 am

Of the two conversions you have shown I prefer the first one, the second one looks a bit too flat to me
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Re: Arty Black and white?

Postby zafra52 on Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:55 am

It is an interesting and abstract image. This type of images polarise people into either liking it or hating it. I am with Louie
Of the two conversions you have shown I prefer the first one, the second one looks a bit too flat to me


I believe the second needs contrast.
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Re: Arty Black and white?

Postby colin_12 on Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:56 am

Thankyou for the feed back.
This will help with my direction for this sort of stuff.
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Re: Arty Black and white?

Postby Smurph on Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:47 am

Yes I agree, the second need contrast, but overall I would like to see a little more Depth of Field.

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