Old Panes
by Kavey

Comment:
B/W Club!

(ignoring all the great elements of this shot - compostion, artistic feel, etc. in favor of B&W focus) :)

This shot really works in B&W - it keeps it simple. The lack of color forces the attention on the light (isn't that one of the best things about windows) and shadows. The boost of contrast drops a bit of detail in favor of cleaner lines between the shapes further highlighting the geometric and architechtural quality in the shot.

Intimate Setting
by aboutimage

Comment:
B/W Club!

The rosy dual tone highlights the element that "normally" is that color (e.g. the wine in this case) and give the shot a bit of a romantic feel. I'm wondering if rose/red/pink does that in general to shots. I like the light and dark tonal variety in the main elements. I'm wondering if you played around with the contrast (you notes don't mention that you did) and what effect did it have?

Deadwood
by Truegsht

Comment:
B/W Mentor Group:

Full range of tones so I don't miss the color in the shot. I'm wanting to get closer to the "deadwood" and somehow I connect this with the B&W treatment. It's as if I'm wanting to see more of the tree detail? Maybe it's because the light gray sky is blurry and the tree is the main subject according to the title? I find the dark and light sky a standout - defineatly a powerful element in the shot.

It just breaks your heart....
by Truegsht

Comment:
B/W Mentor Group:
(I'm going to ignore the cute model, composition, dof in favor of B&W aspects) :)

I would agree with Kavey that the shot is overall dark with no punch - no pure black or white. No strong separation of subjects and areas of the photo - gives a blended, cloudy feel. I think this is what leads me to feel no drama or draw to the photo.

Meadow
by hvaux

Comment:
like a cool walk in a meadow on a summer's day -- one of my ribbon picks

Caution - monkey tree!
by photoborn

Comment:
like the repetition and the bold colors - one of my favorites this challenge

dandelion seeds
by beaflies

Comment:
like the compostion and how you maintained the fluffy, airy feel of the seed... only improvement is perhaps darkening the bright area as it distracts me a bit

Close view
by Structor

Comment:
unique entry - - one of my favorites this challenge - only suggestion is a bit more engaging photo on the film strip ??

Wet Petals
by shutterfly

Comment:
the colors and unique touch of water make this one stand out - one of my favorites this challenge

In the Garden
by Bud

Comment:
beautiful work with colors and light - one of my favorites this challenge