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05/06/2004 07:50:41 PM · #1 |
Maybe it's not personal preference but to save my eyes from the terrible colours all around me? These were Where You Live outtakes.
And here's another that was also a Where You Live outtake... but I like the colours.
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05/06/2004 07:54:42 PM · #2 |
look at the colors from a different angle, and they might be more pleasing....
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05/06/2004 07:57:02 PM · #3 |
I ususally go B&W when the weather, lighting doesn't cooperate, or when I don't have time to color correct.
The colors are vibrant and very pleasing to the eye. Almost like a painting. I like variety of colors. Each color seems to contrast the color next to it.
It leads the eye throught the path of trees. I think I would have given this a "9" or "10"
Message edited by author 2004-05-06 20:02:29. |
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05/06/2004 08:09:21 PM · #4 |
I generally do the same as faidoi. If there is something that is lacking in the lighting or exposure, black and white can help mask this. I do believe though that some shots were MADE to be blakc and white and some aren't. Things like sunsets should never be black and white (of course there are always exceptions). I also believe black and white to be very useful when the color in the shot becomes distracting, especially if it is just one elemt of the shot. Black and white has bany varying purposes.
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05/06/2004 08:15:29 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
I ususally go B&W when the weather, lighting doesn't cooperate, or when I don't have time to color correct.
The colors are vibrant and very pleasing to the eye. Almost like a painting. I like variety of colors. Each color seems to contrast the color next to it.
It leads the eye throught the path of trees. I think I would have given this a "9" or "10" |
Thanks, I really liked that photo but was told by some that it was too busy and overwhelming, so I decided against using it. Lighting does make a great difference in how colour looks in photos... it's often very difficult to take colour photos outside here in Oregon, as clear days aren't so common. Maybe if I got some filters for my camera it would help a bit :) |
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05/06/2004 08:16:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by goinskiing:
I generally do the same as faidoi. If there is something that is lacking in the lighting or exposure, black and white can help mask this. I do believe though that some shots were MADE to be blakc and white and some aren't. Things like sunsets should never be black and white (of course there are always exceptions). I also believe black and white to be very useful when the color in the shot becomes distracting, especially if it is just one elemt of the shot. Black and white has bany varying purposes. |
I think black and white adds a lot of drama to some shots, and with others you lose vital detail... but generally I find b&w or duotones to be the most pleasing to my eyes. I've been having fun with colour lately, though, especially in the abstract challenge :) |
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