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Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

06/13/2005 10:22:09 AM · #1

...what makes the best choice for different subject matters: Color, Sepia, B&W, Selective Desat.

I struggled with what version to use. Any feedback please on the choices and or decision made. What would you have done? Why? ;^)

The B&W version (resized only) didn't excite me so I didn't bother doing any post-processing work.

The color version (resized only) was a bit dull. Overcast skies. No pop.

I liked the sepia and had it posted for the challenge until almost the end. Thought the 'destination' was not evident enough and got lost.

As entered.

Gringo

Nikon D2X

06/13/2005 11:43:05 AM · #2

I like this one best Barry:

In the B/W and the Sepia version, the plant life just gets lost in everything going on in the shot. the color version, the green is fighting for all the attention, but it isn't as interesting as the stonework and the focus is pulled from the subject.

The desaturated version has softened the plant life and incorporated it with the stonework. Neither overpowers the other and the details are much easier to view on both the plant and the stonework. (Making this on my favorite of the set).
It's a cool shot.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/13/2005 11:48:59 AM · #3

Actually Barry, I like the full color one the best:

There might be some things you can do to make it 'pop'
In the one entered, the colors seem to blend into the gray stone or at least not stand out much because the tones are so close.

My 2 cents. :)

phreakon

Olympus C-740UZ

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/13/2005 12:06:19 PM · #4

I like the black and white idea, but it is lacking in black blacks and white whites. Some work on the contrast might help improve the mood and make it a more crisp B&W image.

edit - I meant to add, it might exite you a bit more for the B&W image.

Message edited by author 2005-06-13 12:07:36.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/13/2005 03:38:21 PM · #5

Ok - 1 for Desat, 1 for Color, and 1 for B/W. Any takers for Sepia? ;^)

Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated!

rebelgirl

Canon EOS-30D

06/13/2005 03:40:00 PM · #6

I like the color.

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/13/2005 03:49:40 PM · #7

Colour for me too.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/13/2005 03:59:36 PM · #8

Thanks - Can I ask why?

Originally posted by suemack:

Colour for me too.

Originally posted by rebelgirl:

I like the color.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

06/13/2005 05:44:39 PM · #9

I like the sepia toned image as it seems to show more contrast than the BW and sets a nostalgic mood.

06/13/2005 06:22:07 PM · #10

Thanks. The Sepia and Desat versions were post-processed, therefore the additional contrast and cleaner look. The Color and B/W are as is out of the camera.

The Sepia version had the following steps applied in post-processing:

Brightness & Contrast: Histogram (10, 1, 210)
Brightness & Contrast: Clarify +2
Brightness & Contrast: B+2, C+10
Sharpness: USM (1,100,0)
Brightness & Contrast: HMS (0, 0, -10)
Crop
Resize
Sharpness: USM (.60,50,5)
Border
Save as JPG

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I like the sepia toned image as it seems to show more contrast than the BW and sets a nostalgic mood.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/13/2005 09:50:31 PM · #11

shameless bump for night crowd... ;^)

tsheets

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/14/2005 12:28:23 AM · #12

I like the color and desat versions best. For the challenge, I think the desat was the right choice, for the reasons that Gringo gave (stone structure being too interesting and fighting for the framed subject). Outside the challenge, it's a tough call, particularly after you process the color version.

Gringo

Nikon D2X

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

06/14/2005 12:50:56 AM · #13

Barry, I picked my favorite from the versions you presented.

I think if you were to take the desaturated version and add just a small percentage of the natural stone color back into the stone.... you would have a the best of the bunch. Almost color. (just a thought)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/14/2005 07:53:43 AM · #14

Tim and Gringo - Thanks for the feedback. I may try messing around with these some more.

amber

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/14/2005 08:58:30 AM · #15

Here's my quick version:)