DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by ursula:
I think that as a B/W conversion it is nice, the image shows nice grays, the vignette adds interest. As a picture, I'm not sure it's the best choice of picture to convert to B/W. I sort of imagine that this kind of picture could rely heavily on colour for its impact, a dark cross like silhouette in front of a moody ink blue sky with touches of red, white moon in the distance.

As a composition, I don't know, the moon is very small, the back post is somewhat out of focus, and overall the image doesn't have that much interest. I think it's a great idea to work off.

I'm wondering - you converted to B/W in RAW? Your options are more limited converting to B/W in RAW than in PS. You may want to try converting in PS - you probably already have, so what am I talking about :)

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by cryan:
Beautiful silhouette. Has a very creepy feeling but in a good way.

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Roz, the wire leads my eye up into the foreground cross and then down and into the background cross. Nice flow.

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by bergiekat:
I like the silhouette here. The moon is interesting, but I'm having a hard time with the tilt in of the subject. Perhaps straighten a bit, or shoot without the second post (if possible). I like the concept of the cross and the moonlit sky. Perhaps make the clouds 'pop' a bit more? It's a nice shot!

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by ShannonLee:
amazing perspective
i like being forced to look at something in a different way
really cool exposure as well
the crop seems a little bit tight to me, but thats it!
great work!

Triptych Sunrise (original)
by roz

Comment by smardaz:
How do I love your photos? Let me count the ways.....hold on i gotta take my shoes off for this.....

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by Alicia:
Very bold and dramatic, Roz. I like the moon because it adds dimension and depth. Awesome.

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by colorcarnival:
Is this from Roz the mediocre photographer??? Mediocre - NOT lol woman still laughing at you. I love the vignette - adds drama to the centerpiece. I think it is cool that you did this in moonlight! I will say tho - I find the little dot of the moon a distraction to the piece. I think because it is just this little tiny dot kind of out there. Lol mess with nature and clone out the moon!

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by Jutilda:
I like the contrast. I think with the background so blurred, what if you backed up a bit and made the silhouette of the cross in its entirety?? Don't be so hard on yourself.

DAY 1. B&W. full moon ..
by roz

Comment by SandyP:
Oh no, not me, Roz! I wouldn't give this a 5! I'd rate it much higher. The moon adds so much interest and drama, and the silhouetted cross draws me in to the photo. I really like it alot!!! I like the composition. The clean crisp lines. But most of all the MOON! (I'm a moon freak in case you couldn't tell :)