Black & White pics, show yours !!!

[eleanorbrown]

Tim, definitely post processing here. Cropped, then burned at corners/edges and blurred at edges, leaving center sharp. Then toned with a warm tone. I don't always do this but for this image I like the effect. Eleanor

Originally Posted by tashley

That's very nice Eleanor - a romantic look, hard to achieve with that lens, which I find effective but usually quite prosaic! Was there something special you did in post?

Best

Tim

[kevinparis]

thanks jonoslack.... the "erm.." had me worried I had done something wrong

will pass hug to the boss

cheers

Kevin

[Chuck A]

Originally Posted by m3photo

G1 - Kit lens at 14mm - 1/640 @ f/8 ISO 100

Great shot! Reminds me of Elliot Erwitt.

Can't see the photo in the reply but it is The Chase.

[Chuck A]

There is some really great work here and it looks like the 4/3 and m4/3 cameras are really inspiring people. It really shows in the work when you enjoy using your camera. Superb stuff!!!

[m3photo]

Originally Posted by Chuck A

Great shot! Reminds me of Elliot Erwitt.

Can't see the photo in the reply but it is The Chase.

Thank you very much indeed Chuck. This is a most welcome compliment to one who has always been a great admirer of Elliot Erwitt - especially the "wit" part!
I love his work with dogs and often have cause to remember his clever reasoning as to why dogs are happy to get into cars -"because they know they can´t be run over by one then"!

To paraphrase a comment left on your Favorites Photo Gallery page at pbase; "You referred me to your sight." (sic). Your work ("enjoyment" would be more fitting I believe) is right up my street and an inspiration. Grateful I am.

I thoroughly recommend many on this and other fora visit Chuck's "sight".

[Chuck A]

Originally Posted by m3photo

Thank you very much indeed Chuck. This is a most welcome compliment to one who has always been a great admirer of Elliot Erwitt - especially the "wit" part!
I love his work with dogs and often have cause to remember his clever reasoning as to why dogs are happy to get into cars -"because they know they can´t be run over by one then"!

To paraphrase a comment left on your Favorites Photo Gallery page at pbase; "You referred me to your sight." (sic). Your work ("enjoyment" would be more fitting I believe) is right up my street and an inspiration. Grateful I am.

I thoroughly recommend many on this and other fora visit Chuck's "sight".

Erwitt's work is just a blast to view and it is a hoot to listen to his comments about his work and photography in general. He has always inspired me with his unpretentious, no nonsense attitude toward photography.

Thanks for visiting and recommending my site. I am on Pbase now but am currently building a more personal site. Do you have a collection on the web somewhere to view?

Again, cudos on the photo. It is a gem. What would you charge for an 8x10 or 11x14 sized print. Signed of course.

[m3photo]

Originally Posted by Chuck A

Do you have a collection on the web somewhere to view?
What would you charge for an 8x10 or 11x14 sized print.

I do, in fact there are coincidental trains of thought - your "Communication?" versus my "another generation" to name but one. Here's the link to my "sight":
http://www.pbase.com/m3photo

I would gladly swap for one of yours. I suggest PM's for the rest so as not to distract from the forum ...

[JBurnett]

I'm not sure why, but the G1 has me seeing B&W possibilities more. (Apologies to some of you who may have seen these in other forums).

G1 + Lumix 45-200mm at 56mm f8:


G1 + Canon FD 50mm f1.4 at about f4:


G1 + Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro at f16:


G1 + Rokkor 40mm f2 (m-mount) at f2.8:

[davemillier]

Superb!

Originally Posted by JBurnett

I'm not sure why, but the G1 has me seeing B&W possibilities more. (Apologies to some of you who may have seen these in other forums).

G1 + Lumix 45-200mm at 56mm f8:


G1 + Canon FD 50mm f1.4 at about f4:


G1 + Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro at f16:


G1 + Rokkor 40mm f2 (m-mount) at f2.8:

[m3photo]

Originally Posted by JBurnett

I'm not sure why, but the G1 has me seeing B&W possibilities more. (Apologies to some of you who may have seen these in other forums).

... you must be kidding! Lovely images they are.
I quite agree with the G1 being an excellent B&W machine, I mentioned a while back that its rendering of clouds is outstanding too for monochrome.
Keep 'em coming.

[Mike Woods]

Don't post as much as I would like to/should, but here's a recent one from the E-3/12-60, ISO 400 processed in LR:



Regards

Mike

[Leica 77]

Originally Posted by JBurnett

I'm not sure why, but the G1 has me seeing B&W possibilities more. (Apologies to some of you who may have seen these in other forums).

G1 + Lumix 45-200mm at 56mm f8:


G1 + Canon FD 50mm f1.4 at about f4:


G1 + Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro at f16:


G1 + Rokkor 40mm f2 (m-mount) at f2.8:

Great monochrome images, J Burnett! I also say "superb" as davemillier previously mentioned, and I see lots of possibilities as you wrote. Best regards, Leica 77

[Diane B]

Originally Posted by JBurnett

I'm not sure why, but the G1 has me seeing B&W possibilities more. (Apologies to some of you who may have seen these in other forums).


G1 + Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro at f16:

I love all of them--but this one really takes my breath away. I just love it. I'd love to see a print of it too. Beautiful.

Diane

[f6cvalkyrie]

some B/w conversions from shots I took last week :







All G1 with 45-200mm lens
B/W conversion in Silkypix
Sepia toning in PSPro

C U
Rafael

[JBurnett]

Thank you for the compliments, Dave, M3Photo, Leica77 and Diane. Diane, I have been experimenting with prints, most recently with Epson Ultra Premium matte stock, which is much cheaper than the lustre I'm used to. I quite like it for some B&W and for some very saturated color work, but not for all.

I wish I had more time to shoot and money to print!

[petermcwerner]

Very interesting photos, Dave, Diane, Leica77, Mike, Rafael. As different in style as they are, they all show the possibilities of this format to achieve aesthetic statements that had been neglected in the era of all-color photography and P+S
Cheers
Peter

[panzerneo]

Originally Posted by Diane B

I love all of them--but this one really takes my breath away. I just love it. I'd love to see a print of it too. Beautiful.

Diane

Just wondering, what kind of printer do you guys use to print in B&W?
Do you use a regular color printer? I've read on the Luminous Landscape that it is better to use a secondary printer whose 'colors' have been replaced by cartridges with B&W dye (or pigments) instead, for more accuracy.
Any experience with that kind of setup?

[Diane B]

panzerneo, I use an Epson 3800 (K3 inkset/pigmented--there is a newer one with a more vibrant magenta I believe). Before this set of b & w inks (I have a 2200 and 1280 also--dye based), there were issues with bronzing on lusters and glossy and especially metamerism on all papers (depending upon the light, the print would have reddish or greenish tones--never neutral).

I'm suprised you read that---if I'm not wrong, I believe Michael (Reichmann) prints with the latest Epsons (and he was printing with an HP also I believe--not sure what the status of that is) and their (LL's) quite good 'Camera to Print' tutorials were done with Epson printers. I don't have experience with the Canons or HPs but my understanding is that they all now are very good with mono printing.

In the past, to get good b & w printing, you bought new b & w inksets to replace the color inks--there were various sets and blends depending upon your preference--or used RIPs like the Quadtone RIP (which I used rather than a dedicated inkset---it can also be used with dedicated inksets http://www.quadtonerip.com/html/QTRoverview.html ). Carl Schofield here on the forum has extensive experience with b & w printing so perhaps can give you more information. I will say I love my prints from my 3800. I use a fine art matte plus a baryta (I happen to use Ilford Gold Silk) and the Epson Exhibition Fiber and Innova Fiberprint Satin plus a luster on a roll for panos.

This is a very good group for those that like to print mono--lots of technical info--and opinions too *smile*. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/D...WhiteThePrint/

Diane

[JBurnett]

Originally Posted by Diane B

This is a very good group for those that like to print mono--lots of technical info--and opinions too *smile*. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/D...WhiteThePrint/

Ackk! Yet another group I should probably belong to. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks (this one, anyway).

[scho]

I still use an Epson 1800 with custom B&W inks and QTR for making small pure carbon ink prints on rag papers, but all of my large format B&W printing is now done with a color managed workflow using Canon Lucia pigment inks and a Canon iPF6100. I just use the Canon 16 bit driver and one custom color icc profile per paper for both neutral grayscale and toned B&W work (and of course color as well). No RIP or special B&W mode needed to get perfectly neutral B&W with the Canon using this simple workflow.

[Leica 77]

Originally Posted by f6cvalkyrie

some B/w conversions from shots I took last week :

[


All G1 with 45-200mm lens
B/W conversion in Silkypix
Sepia toning in PSPro

C U
Rafael

Hello Rafael,
Great B/W images. I particularly like the last one. All the best, Leica 77

[panzerneo]

Diane, Scho, thank you very much for the info.
I'll do some experimenting soon.

[eleanorbrown]

Here's one taken in Monument Valley late evening. RAW converted in Capture One from an IR converted Canon. Eleanor

[mistercheah]

Heres one using the Grainy Film Art filter taken with EP-1

[JBurnett]

From the super-real to the surreal.

Very powerful, Eleanor. Very cool, SL.

[tashley]

Originally Posted by mistercheah

Heres one using the Grainy Film Art filter taken with EP-1

Very cool. Art is everywhere!

[Vivek]

A friendly young Duck. Did not do a good job with the focus but I liked the light.



G1, Pen F 42/1.2

[JBurnett]

Originally Posted by Vivek

A friendly young Duck. Did not do a good job with the focus but I liked the light.
G1, Pen F 42/1.2

I like it. Moving targets at f1.2 must be quite a challenge!

[Frank Petronio]

G1/kit, last one is ISO 3200

[BlasR]

Nebraska

[eleanorbrown]

This was taken in Monument Valley with an Infrared modified camera. Eleanor

[LisaR]

wow some really great images in this thread, I am hoping to experiment more with black and whites myself and these are a great inspiration

[Rawfa]

It's a pleasure to the senses to be a part of a forum filled with such talented people.

[kweide]

Two from me
Look into the the cron..



In the bar

[Vivek]

Two from me as well. Not much in terms of post as I am on a tiny laptop.

Light was harsh outside and it was mixed (halogen) lighting inside Sagrada familia (Gaudi's church), Barcelona.





Panasonic G1, Olympus pen F 40/1.4

[woodmancy]

Originally Posted by Vivek

Two from me as well. Not much in terms of post as I am on a tiny laptop.

Light was harsh outside and it was mixed (halogen) lighting inside Sagrada familia (Gaudi's church), Barcelona.

Vivek - what a wonderful experience to see this - do you have some images of the church? (in focus and not with an EP-1 ) I have to figure out a way to get there.

Keith

[Vivek]

Keith, I have a couple, will post them later. It is still under construction so, cranes, etc are everywhere.

You should visit. Fabulous city. Highly, highly recommended.

[m3photo]

Originally Posted by woodmancy

... do you have some images of the church? (in focus and not with an EP-1 )

Nikon F3 - 20mm - Ektachrome

[Vivek]

Thought, I will resurrect this string. Another one from Barcelona (no Gaudi, Keith).



Panasonic G1, Computar-TV 25mm f/1.3

[Vivek]

Panasonic G1, Olympus (real) Pen F 40/1.4.

[slau]

G1 + 14-45 kit lens

[Brian Mosley]

What an inspiring thread! lots of absolutely gorgeous b&w work... thanks everyone!

...from earlier this evening, carrying the E-P1 everywhere these days

E-P1 + mZD 17mm f2.8
1/500s f/5.0 at 17.0mm iso200


Kind Regards

Brian

[Vivek]

One from earlier today from the Hague.



Panasonic G1 (never leave home without one!), Computar-TV 25/1.3

What the heck, let me make that two.

[Friedel]

Two from France, Golfe D' Arcachon. E-P1 Art-Filter





Thanks for looking, Karl

[pellicle]

Hi




C-mount Computar 12mm

[cwilt]

To me it seems odd to use the little G1 for comissioned work but I have slipped it into the camera bag more than once now and it has proven useful. The subjects do have some odd reactions when I put the big cameras down and start shooting with the G1 and a manual focus lens. In the end its the image that matters.

This one was taken at the end of the session and at sunset. We were having fun and warm light was very nice. Shot RAW + jpg and this is the OOC jpg.

[Vivek]

Originally Posted by cwilt

In the end its the image that matters.

Well said (and with a nice example)!

What I find is that kids take notice of my camera. The smaller they are, the more notice I get. Not surprising in the least because children have the most innate curiosity and we keep losing it as we get older.

A couple from Mt.Tibidabo park in Barcelona.





Panasonic G1, Olympus D 17/2.8 plus a Ricoh GW-1 (0.75X converter)

BTW.. Panasonic, Silkypix, etc RAW converters did a major damage to the G1's capability with crummy demosaicing routines. I only learnt of late that demosaicing "sharpness" crap needed to be set to zero to get decent looking images.

[Matix]

Quick shot with the G1 and 14-45. I had been shooting B&W and did not have a lot of time for setup or composition, was on a back road and saw steam and heard the whistle. Just had time to park the car and grab the camera for this shot, was a colourful newly restored loco, but I liked it in B&W so left the JPG as it came out. Have the RAW which is colour, but have not done anything with it.

Phil

[woodmancy]

From Buskerfest in Toronto today.
E-P1 with 17mm prime. Processed in Silver Efex

Keith

[Vivek]

I don't know if I have shown this before. Shot 3 months ago in my neighborhood. Reprocessed.



Panasonic G1, Computar-TV 25/1.3