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E.S. Crawford · Apr 1, 2006, 8:35 PM

here's a few high contrast b&w's from today.

i know some of you don't go for black and white photography, so please bare with

me.

i guess i am going for artistic merit here (have you seen what some of these are

going for in galery's?!)

E.S. Crawford · Apr 1, 2006, 8:44 PM

garden fence

E.S. Crawford · Apr 1, 2006, 8:57 PM

fence creeper

RedRhino · Apr 1, 2006, 9:38 PM

I do like these images, so please do take these as harsh criticisms.

#1 The post at the right 1/3 vertical is too dark. I think there is information there you may be able to recover with post porcessing. There are some nice lines and textures within this image.

#2 Out of the 3, this one attracts most of my attention but I am distracted by the parts of the image that are blurred on the outside edges. The horizontal edges also seem to be tilted. Despite the technical issues... I find this one strangely compelling and it evokes the most emotional response!!!

#3 Technically the strongest. I like the composition, the patterns, and textures but it lacks heart. IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE?

Aumma45 · Apr 2, 2006, 12:03 AM

Master Scot, I do like b&W very much. I am in with RedRhino. Mr. Dustin, if you can look at some of his B&W has the coolest B&W I have ever seen. The contrast is perfect. Unfortunately I don't remember his Url. Will look and let you know.

I just enjoy your adventurous spirit, that is what will make you a great photographer. Keep the spirit up. Regards. Jaki.

Log · Apr 2, 2006, 10:21 AM

What camera is it that you are using for these shots? btw i really like them. they are, IMO, very eyecatching.

Logan

In search of Syd · Apr 2, 2006, 2:11 PM

Nice work again Scot.

bahadir · Apr 2, 2006, 5:38 PM

Nice effect, Scot. From time to time I see your artistic side burst, and here's a serial examples again.
The first one appeals to me, especially. Well done:-)

julies517 · Apr 2, 2006, 5:49 PM

i like all 3. the 1st one is my fave of this group but they are all nice, B&W images with nice light and composition. there is also alot of rich texture and detail to catch the eye in all 3- nice series.

E.S. Crawford · Apr 2, 2006, 8:13 PM

thank you RR, jaki (don't know if you meant master or mister, but thanks

nonetheless!), logan, syd, bahidir and julie for your thoughtfull critiques and

comments.

someone handed me black & white magazine last week, took my camera in that

direction and this is what i came up with.

will post more of my evolution soon!

scot

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Apr 1, 2006, 8:35 PM	#1
E.S. Crawford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 911	here's a few high contrast b&w's from today. i know some of you don't go for black and white photography, so please bare with me. i guess i am going for artistic merit here (have you seen what some of these are going for in galery's?!) Attached Images

Apr 1, 2006, 8:44 PM	#2
E.S. Crawford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 911	garden fence Attached Images

Apr 1, 2006, 8:57 PM	#3
E.S. Crawford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 911	fence creeper Attached Images

Apr 1, 2006, 9:38 PM	#4
RedRhino Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 220	I do like these images, so please do take these as harsh criticisms. #1 The post at the right 1/3 vertical is too dark. I think there is information there you may be able to recover with post porcessing. There are some nice lines and textures within this image. #2 Out of the 3, this one attracts most of my attention but I am distracted by the parts of the image that are blurred on the outside edges. The horizontal edges also seem to be tilted. Despite the technical issues... I find this one strangely compelling and it evokes the most emotional response!!! #3 Technically the strongest. I like the composition, the patterns, and textures but it lacks heart. IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE?

Apr 2, 2006, 12:03 AM	#5
Aumma45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,940	Master Scot, I do like b&W very much. I am in with RedRhino. Mr. Dustin, if you can look at some of his B&W has the coolest B&W I have ever seen. The contrast is perfect. Unfortunately I don't remember his Url. Will look and let you know. I just enjoy your adventurous spirit, that is what will make you a great photographer. Keep the spirit up. Regards. Jaki.

Apr 2, 2006, 10:21 AM	#6
Log Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 394	What camera is it that you are using for these shots? btw i really like them. they are, IMO, very eyecatching. Logan

Apr 2, 2006, 2:11 PM	#7
In search of Syd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,657	Nice work again Scot.

Apr 2, 2006, 5:38 PM	#8
bahadir Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 6,263	Nice effect, Scot. From time to time I see your artistic side burst, and here's a serial examples again. The first one appeals to me, especially. Well done:-)

Apr 2, 2006, 5:49 PM	#9
julies517 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 851	i like all 3. the 1st one is my fave of this group but they are all nice, B&W images with nice light and composition. there is also alot of rich texture and detail to catch the eye in all 3- nice series.

Apr 2, 2006, 8:13 PM	#10
E.S. Crawford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 911	thank you RR, jaki (don't know if you meant master or mister, but thanks nonetheless!), logan, syd, bahidir and julie for your thoughtfull critiques and comments. someone handed me black & white magazine last week, took my camera in that direction and this is what i came up with. will post more of my evolution soon! scot