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ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
edited June 7, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
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B&W conversion is still a new thing for me. I did this one using a ColorFX filter, but I need to play with this for a while. Not sure I trust my own eye yet.
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2009
    You just shot this? That was fast !!! your making me feel lazy...

    I like it... however, I don't like the line coming up from his tail feathers...

    Kat
  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2009
    I shot this at this time...LAST night. But I know where these buggers live and have taken dozens of these in the past. Seems like nice contrast when you take these drab pigeons, against the dark metal background, and change them to B&W...have to get a handle on the theme a little better though and work on my B&W conversion. Just might fill this thread with bird poo for a couple of days...or, I'll think of something else.
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  • pyroPrints.compyroPrints.com Registered Users Posts: 1,383 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2009
    that is really really good
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    I really like this shot. One suggestion though... I think it would look much better if the bird were face towards the negative space in the picture.
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited June 2, 2009
    anonymouscuban wrote:
    I really like this shot. One suggestion though... I think it would look much better if the bird were face towards the negative space in the picture.
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    Sure............ Just ask the bird to turn around... Laughing.gif

    well looks like you are gonna have to hit Brian up, he is the bird whisperer "slash" photographer you know... perhaps see what he charges..:photo:lol4

    Well, if he is too expensive you could always add the black space in PS.. but what is the fun in that..
  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    Thanks for the feedback. Rain today, but I'm going to go back, and hopefully find that same contrast-y bird and ask her to turn around the next time. The conversion is a little too dark. I think it would be better if you could see the texture of the iron cubby it was standing in.

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    Well when you find your perfect "contrasty" bird be sure to mind your manners and offer her some popcorn for her cooperation..

    Good luck with it..:ivar

    Kat
  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2009
    Went back to get the pigeons yesterday and they just would not pose properly. So, new plan. Help me decide between these two from today:

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    Thanks!
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2009
    I really like both... however, the composition is "much more" successful in the first one in my opinion... I like #1..clap.gif

    nice photos...


    Kat
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2009
    The 1st sailboat pic for sure. Not sure about the strong contrast though. Loses a lot of detail.
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  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2009
    I agree about the contrast of #1. I will work on that one. I think the focal length, lack of sharpness, and haze did me in on that one.

    How about:

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  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2009
    OK softened the first one, and it's my entry.

    (Kinda miss the pigeons though.)

    Thanks.

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2009
    I like this one.. but I like the one above it too, but without the vignetting...

    Nice photos..

    Kat
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