Another B&W Conversion - Neat Face

gpgold

I am taking a break today, a good time to look through some folders to consider the possibilities.




I ended up with this.



I played with it a bit, I hope it's not too weird.

regards,

Gary

pepper44

I like it in b&w. It makes a statement. I once read a saying that said something like good photography brings up feelings in viewers that they didn't know they had. It kind of does that, if that makes any sense...

-Amy

gpgold

pepper44 wrote:

I like it in b&w. It makes a statement. I once read a saying that said something like good photography brings up feelings in viewers that they didn't know they had. It kind of does that, if that makes any sense...

-Amy

Amy,

I think I know what you mean. The color shot was a nice shot at a party. But, the b&w seems to evoke different deeper feelings.

Thanks,

Gary

DavidTO

I like it in general, but there's some masking weirdness around the hair.

Daniel Chui

gpgold wrote:

Amy,

I think I know what you mean. The color shot was a nice shot at a party. But, the b&w seems to evoke different deeper feelings.

Thanks,

Gary

This is a great shot, but I have a couple of suggestions (which I came up after playing with the shot a bit).

A) The framing should have been done prior to taking the photo. Always frame as if you couldn't crop, otherwise you'll never get into good habits.

The B&W blowout is a bit extreme, but that's just my opinion. I kind of like a more neutral palette of lights, while keeping things contrasty.

Overall great stuff - I'd like to ask why you didn't include the second guy in the shot you posted. He is a key part of the composition and just as (if not more, IMO) interesting than the guy you showed. Let's give credit where credit is due - I'm sure they've both lived incredible lives!

I have a variation on your B&W conversion, but I'd only post it with your permission?

Again, great shot. I'd get in closer next time but other than that, you did a great job.

- Chui

gpgold

Daniel Chui wrote:

This is a great shot, but I have a couple of suggestions (which I came up after playing with the shot a bit).

A) The framing should have been done prior to taking the photo. Always frame as if you couldn't crop, otherwise you'll never get into good habits.

The B&W blowout is a bit extreme, but that's just my opinion. I kind of like a more neutral palette of lights, while keeping things contrasty.

Overall great stuff - I'd like to ask why you didn't include the second guy in the shot you posted. He is a key part of the composition and just as (if not more, IMO) interesting than the guy you showed. Let's give credit where credit is due - I'm sure they've both lived incredible lives!

I have a variation on your B&W conversion, but I'd only post it with your permission?

Again, great shot. I'd get in closer next time but other than that, you did a great job.

- Chui

Daniel,

Good to hear from you, I always enjoy your work. We crossed paths a few times on STF if I remember correctly. I would love to see your version. The thing about the shot was that it was taken at Carlos farewell party (he's the other fellow in the shot). I was just sort of doing some random shots at the party.

Topanga has some great characters and some came out pretty well. Tomorrow is the Topanga parade and the fellow in the shot is the GrandMarshal of the parade. I decided to print some up to give away.

regards,

Gary