B&W Let's see your Black and White photos

[Dael_Pix]

Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar by Daelpix Photography, on Flickr

 

[roll1later]

Dying Rose BW by Roll, on Flickr

 

[Weldingblues]

One from Birmingham

 

[simon ess]

Thought I'd give Ilford Delta 400 a go.

img881 by Simon, on Flickr

 

[Thunderbird010]

Window at John Rylands Library Manchester

John Rylands Window by Andrew Duxbury, on Flickr

 

[minnnt]

baa-ram-ewe by David Raynham, on Flickr

Wheelgate by David Raynham, on Flickr

You want some? by David Raynham, on Flickr

Lily by David Raynham, on Flickr

Lily by David Raynham, on Flickr

Lily by David Raynham, on Flickr

 

[Byker28i]

A couple of recent ones from me

Stanton Park

Arlington on the River Severn

 

[Mr Perceptive]

Been busy the last couple of days, despite the weather!!


Long Exposure Week 7 - Salford Quays Lowry by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr


160220 Derwent Dam 01 sm by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr


160220 Bolehill Milstones 02 sm by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr


Long Exposure Week 8 - Headstone Tunnel sm by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr


160220 Ladybower Plughole 02 sm by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr

 

[Manxmaid]

05 Abandoned by Andrea Thrussell, on Flickr

 

[Byker28i]

Is it just me or is LadyBower plug hole now getting boring. It's almost as though there are now marks, or a sign saying picturesque view/camera spot - stand here and in this case to get the impact on the plug hole you've pushed the processing to far. It's almost as the rest of the image doesn't matter.

However - Headstone tunnel - love that. Good processing, nice composition and positioning for the curve and lights to draw the eye away, good foreground with the puddles setting atmosphere

 

[Danones]

Gatwick Airport by Diogo Sousa, no Flickr


Do what I say, not what I do. by Diogo Sousa, no Flickr

 

[mjScall]

DSC09012.jpg by mscall, on Flickr

 

[minnnt]

Is it just me or is LadyBower plug hole now getting boring. It's almost as though there are now marks, or a sign saying picturesque view/camera spot - stand here and in this case to get the impact on the plug hole you've pushed the processing to far. It's almost as the rest of the image doesn't matter.

However - Headstone tunnel - love that. Good processing, nice composition and positioning for the curve and lights to draw the eye away, good foreground with the puddles setting atmosphere

It's always a popular shot at this time of year as the reservoir is usually quite high so they run a lot more often. How you interpret the scene and try and make something 'new' from it is up to you. If you shoot for yourself though and you're happy to produce that image, what does it matter?


Dovestone Reflections by David Raynham, on Flickr

Moody Alderman by David Raynham, on Flickr

 

[Peteaud]

I don't really do black and white, but here is one i did, although I am still not sure it works.

20141203-DSC_0256 Black & White by Pete W, on Flickr

 

[Mr Perceptive]

Two shot panoramic from Birkenhead, Fuji X-T1, XF18-135mm, Hoya Pro ND1000


160221 Liverpool Waterfront sm by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr

 

[Danones]

IM Watchin You - Southampton by Diogo Sousa, no Flickr

 

[dave.hallett]

A recent first try at street photography - if I've got a small mirrorless camera, I might as well give it a go

All the world's a stage... by David Hallett, on Flickr

 

[Byker28i]

I don't really do black and white, but here is one i did, although I am still not sure it works.

20141203-DSC_0256 Black & White by Pete W, on Flickr

I think that works well, just feels like the verticals are off

 

[Peteaud]

I think that works well, just feels like the verticals are off

I agree they are. I may play about with it to be honest, but I look at it and am still not sure as to whether it works or not.

However, I am going to reshoot it when I get time as the location is not that far from me, and there is a very good cake shop nearby.

 

[ianmarsh]

1602_TS_023_merged by Ian, on Flickr

 

[Byker28i]

and there is a very good cake shop nearby.

Always a good excuse for a revisit

 

[Carl Hall]

Here's one of my favourite black and whites, taken on Delta 100


Cheddar Gorge Gate by Carl Hall, on Flickr

 

[stupar]

A couple from me

Step Outside by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr

Driftwood by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr

 

[wontolla]

From a recent walk along the Rochdale Canal.

Victorian Railway Bridge at Gauxholme. by Barry Smith, on Flickr

Steanor Bottom Toll-House, Todmorden Turnpike. Mono by Barry Smith, on Flickr

Canal Mill - Rochdale Canal. by Barry Smith, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

John Rylands Window by Andrew Duxbury

That is a cool shot and rendition…
I would have cloned out the two spots, though!

 

[Kodiak Qc]

One from Birmingham

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…a hell of a take!
Transparency, specular surfaces,
graphic interest, appealing composition
wide dynamic range and cool rendition…
it's all there!

 

[Kodiak Qc]

All the world's a stage... by David Hallett

I like the caught atmosphere… a real city scene!

 

[jbw]

Starling murmuration
Starlings by james boardman-woodend, on Flickr

 

[ChrisR]

Starling murmuration
Starlings by james boardman-woodend, on Flickr

That has worked really well, James; I love the composition, and the way you can clearly see the individual starlings at the top, but the murmuration form takes over bottom right!

 

[jbw]

That has worked really well, James; I love the composition, and the way you can clearly see the individual starlings at the top, but the murmuration form takes over bottom right!

Thanks

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Cheddar Gorge Gate by Carl Hall

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Brilliantly charming!

 

[danny_bhoy]

Getting this lad to a) stay still for two seconds and b) smile for a photo is ultra-rare so I though it was worth editing. Taken with the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art.......love that lens!

 

[Kodiak Qc]

1602_TS_023_merged

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Cool work Ian at taming that tonal range!
Very pleasing rendition.

 

[wontolla]

Keep Out - We are Watching! by Barry Smith, on Flickr

Abandoned Farmhouse at Tarlscough. by Barry Smith, on Flickhttps://flic.kr/p/D1bCYQ

 

[Big Andy]

Not something you'd want to upset.

 

[DeadpanDodo]

Underpass below Amsterdam station -

Walk Into The Light by Deadpan Dodo, on Flickr

 

[alfbranch]

A spot I have passed numerous times

Tractor Tractor Tractor mono by Alf Branch, on Flickr

 

[StreetSnapper]

A recent first try at street photography - if I've got a small mirrorless camera, I might as well give it a go

All the world's a stage... by David Hallett, on Flickr

For a 'first try' at street photography, I'd say that's a pretty good shot!

 

[dave.hallett]

For a 'first try' at street photography, I'd say that's a pretty good shot!

Thanks very much! My instinct always leans towards trying to capture scenes *without* people. But now I'm trying to, yes, by all means take a version without. But then wait and see whether someone can walk into frame and make the shot more compelling. It doesn't always work, but I'll be pursuing it...

 

[StreetSnapper]

Dave, I think street photography can be great with or without people. Many of us get hung up (and sometimes put off) about the apparent 'requirement' to shoot strangers - but there are plenty of opportunities to create good material without people in the frame.

It can be a good ploy, as you say, to eye up a shot with potential, then wait for the write person - or thing - to come into the frame to make the shot 'complete. Have a look at this short film - you might find it interesting:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4KEUsAmL5g