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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

10/06/2002 08:44:55 PM · #1

Ther is an old farm which is being knocked down to make way for a new subdivision of houses. I took some photos of it yesterday, and I would like some constructive critique.
They are posted at

//www.pbase.com/jimmsp/critique

Two questions come to my mind.
1. Which perspective do you prefer?
2. Do you prefer color or b/w?

Obviously, any other constrictive comments are highly welcomed.
Thanks in advance.

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DougPaz

Nikon D40

10/06/2002 08:49:29 PM · #2

I prefer "Moving On 2 B & W". The composition from that position seems better and I really like the black and white over the color. The silo just seems too "festive" for such a sad occasion in color. If any, I would accept the final shot for color but I think the B & W fits better. In #2 everything seems to lead you to the barn which is where you want to go. Good shots.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/06/2002 09:28:13 PM · #3

I feel the same, #2 B&W is the strongest. here's almost a sense of motion, like the structures are trying to walk/crawl away...

lionelm

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/06/2002 09:52:43 PM · #4

Same for me .. I prefer the B&W to the colors, I prefer the B&W2 perspective and I do not like that much the B&W with the american flag thing.
Lionel

ambaker

Google Glass Google Glass

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

10/06/2002 10:34:20 PM · #5

I'll have to join the B&W #2 crowd. #2 is a tighter pic. In the color version the Silo steals the show from the wrecked building. In the B&W version the eye more naturally focuses on the entire scene. In the color silo and B&W frame, the silo really overpowers the rest of the scene. Leaves me wondering what it would look like in Sepia.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/06/2002 11:32:50 PM · #6

Thanks for the input folks.
While I've read the "theory" of using B&W, I still don't have my eye tuned to it. I probably don't appreciate it as well as I could - though I love the greats, like Ansel Adams.
Guess I should continue to convert appropriate photos, and just look at them for a while.
I may try the sepia later.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/06/2002 11:35:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by jimmsp:
Thanks for the input folks.
While I've read the "theory" of using B&W, I still don't have my eye tuned to it. I probably don't appreciate it as well as I could - though I love the greats, like Ansel Adams.
Guess I should continue to convert appropriate photos, and just look at them for a while.
I may try the sepia later.

I'm curious -- have you seen any of Adams' actual prints, or mostly his printed pieces (calendars, cars, etc.)?

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/06/2002 11:50:50 PM · #8

Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by jimmsp:
[i]Thanks for the input folks.
While I've read the "theory" of using B&W, I still don't have my eye tuned to it. I probably don't appreciate it as well as I could - though I love the greats, like Ansel Adams.
Guess I should continue to convert appropriate photos, and just look at them for a while.
I may try the sepia later.

I'm curious -- have you seen any of Adams' actual prints, or mostly his printed pieces (calendars, cars, etc.)?[/i]

I have an enlarged copy of "Oak Tree, Snowstorm" hanging in my home office. I've also seen a number of books which reproduce most of his B&W prints; though I have not seen the latest publication yet.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/07/2002 12:14:46 AM · #9

I asked because his books and similar pieces are printed by a very customized offset process using four different gray inks...fascinating but not photographic!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

10/07/2002 09:24:42 AM · #10

Originally posted by ambaker:
I'll have to join the B&W #2 crowd. #2 is a tighter pic. ...... Leaves me wondering what it would look like in Sepia.

I posted the Sepia versions at
photo

DougPaz

Nikon D40

10/07/2002 11:52:15 AM · #11

I like the Sepia version of #2 best of all. It takes just a bit of the edge off of the B & W version. Good work.