B&W Some photos from the last year

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Hi everyone,
Just a few photos from my travels earlier this year, any feedback would be much appreciated! It would also be great to hear opinions on the borders.
Thanks!
Rowan

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Chatting with a friend amongst the rooftops of San Francisco, USA.

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Mountains in the distance on one of the salt flats of the Reserva Eduardo Avaroa in Bolivia.

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Abstract view of rooftops and the ocean in Valparaiso, Chile.

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The Willis Tower partly obscured by fog in Chicago, USA.
 
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Bazza said:
Loving the contrast, number 2 for me, looks like the Salt Flat's?
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It is! I should really put some captions on these
 
I prefer the city shots to the salt flats one, but I also really like the "finished" nature of these with the plain white frames as if they were just ready to hang on a wall. 1 & 3 have enough going on in them to draw the eye to different areas of the photo, so definitely worth a longer look. Good work.
 
Peter B said:
I prefer the city shots to the salt flats one, but I also really like the "finished" nature of these with the plain white frames as if they were just ready to hang on a wall. 1 & 3 have enough going on in them to draw the eye to different areas of the photo, so definitely worth a longer look. Good work.
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Thanks for the feedback! White borders are such a simple touch but they seem to really add to my images (especially the black and white ones.)
 
Anyone else have any thoughts?
 
I think the borders add to an image to give what the impression would look like if it were framed with a mount, but im on the fence when it comes to "digital display" with the borders. When I say that, I mean that for other photos (mine included) it doesn't work, but for your deep-blacks/high contrasty images - they do work. I like these images too, especially the 2nd and 3rd images. (y)
 
A impressive set but I think the stand out image is the salt flats.

I am guessing the blacks have been taken down to a pure black on the base of the mountains.
 
Carlh said:
I think the borders add to an image to give what the impression would look like if it were framed with a mount, but im on the fence when it comes to "digital display" with the borders. When I say that, I mean that for other photos (mine included) it doesn't work, but for your deep-blacks/high contrasty images - they do work. I like these images too, especially the 2nd and 3rd images. (y)
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I agree, there are certain styles and compositions that suit borders better than others!

huffy said:
A impressive set but I think the stand out image is the salt flats.

I am guessing the blacks have been taken down to a pure black on the base of the mountains.
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Thanks, that shot was definitely one of my favourites from the trip. I find the photo looks slightly different on different displays; I was aiming for close to true black but with just enough detail that the distant dust trail of a 4x4 could still be seen at the foot of the mountains.

horrocks said:
Excellent set, terrific use of B&W, strong graphic quality to several of the shots. Good working of blocked out blacks too, this is really difficult to pull off. Marvellous.
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Thanks a lot, I certainly feel like solid blacks are becoming a signature of mine!
 
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