A few black an whites.

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.

A few black an whites.

Postby deaw on Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:00 pm

Hey everyone. Here is a few pics I took today I guess they are fairly boaring. I have just started trying different black and whites instead of just using the deafault grey scale on photoshop. So these are my first attempts. It would be good to hear what you guys think and please if you think they suck tell me lol. Thanks for helping me lern guys :D
Image
Image
Image
deaw
Newbie
 
Posts: 43
Joined: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:38 pm
Location: mt gambier SA

Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:05 pm

First one lacks impact, not really focus the people are too small to interest me, in general it seems fairly dull.

#2 This ones a fair bit better as you have the gates framing the foreground and the path leading you into the shot. Looks like getting a good exposure would be difficult here with the harsh light and shadows but you've done ok, perhaps it lacks another mid to background element for interest ?

#3 This one is my preferred shot of the bunch, it's got a lot more intrest for me then the last 2 it's just a shame it's ruined by the pole (?) on the left hand side. You might be able to crop it along the (buildings) seam to the right of the pole and perhaps get away with it
User avatar
Alpha_7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7259
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:19 pm
Location: Mortdale - Sydney - Nikon D700, x-D200, Leica, G9

Postby deaw on Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:26 pm

hey alpha_7 thanks for your comments they are appreciated. The pole you speak of was a light which is a bit of a shame. thanks for the comments though I will take them on board. cheers dan.
deaw
Newbie
 
Posts: 43
Joined: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:38 pm
Location: mt gambier SA

Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:48 pm

No worries Dan, I hope I wasn't overly negative, I'm not trying to drag you down but I do believe the it's better to be honest with the critiques otherwise we don't strive to improve and make the shots better.
User avatar
Alpha_7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7259
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:19 pm
Location: Mortdale - Sydney - Nikon D700, x-D200, Leica, G9


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques