Black and whites

[stubbsy]

Been a long while since I shared something for critique. These three images were all taken with my black and white CF card. The Stockton bridge links Newcastle to the northern side of Newcastle harbour. It has a pedestrian/cycleway running down the middle and for some time I've wanted to walk it to see what the view was like from the top. Here are the results.

Underneath the bridge




On the bridge looking east




On the bridge looking west

[Alpha_7]

#2 and #3 work better for me then #1 (which just doesn't go anywhere).
I am intrigued by the clouds in the last shot, they seem strange!

[Oneputt]

Peter the second is a standout for me. The composition is terrific and B&W really suits the subject. The other two really did not excite me very much.

[Bindii]

Different strokes for different folks it seems... I like the third.. the clouds are amazing!

Great leading lines btw...

[dawesy]

I would have to agree that 2 and 3 are the pick here. Nice leading lines and the sky in 3 is a great feature. I think Craig hit it on the head about 1, it doesn't lead anywhere. The eye picks up the bridge in the left of the image and then gets deposited in the large space on the right and has nothing to look at. I find myself looking around for a subject then wandering off out of frame. Perhaps lopping off some of the right hand side?

Really like the B&W on these though.

[surenj]

second is my favourite....

First could be a great backdrop for a environmental portrait of a car enthusiast who is sitting on his newly modified car and the photo is HDR... Maybe that is getting too carried away,..

[Geoff]

I will also put my hand up and say that the 3rd one is the winner here.
Magical leading lines and the cloud formation is great. Good to see an image post from you again Peter.

[Alex]

These rock, Peter! Especially the last one. The perspective and symmetry is great. I love the tones also.

Alex

[Pehpsi]

I don't mind #1 at all. #2 I love the lower perspective and #3 for the clouds And the B&W looks great.. Gotta get me one of them cards..

[zafra52]

I like all of them, but I would pick the last one as the best simply because the advancing clouds seem so menancing and they add drama to the image.
By the by, till a week ago or so I had no idea you could get a CF b&W card. I guess that will save a lot of work converting and adjusting the images.

[NeoN]

Gotta get me one of them cards..

I like all of them but #2 is outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!
NeoN

[gstark]

Peter,

#2 ... I'd like to see this reshot, but using your 10.5, and from low angle. It will either work, or it will be terribly overpowering use of the FE, but there's only one way to find out for sure.

[cyanide]

By the by, till a week ago or so I had no idea you could get a CF b&W card. I guess that will save a lot of work converting and adjusting the images.

Count me as one who was in the dark about this.... are these common now?? Stubbsy, can I ask where you bought yours, what brand etc?

[marcotrov]

I like the contrast you have achieved in these B&W conversions Peter. I think for me #2 pleases my senses most. Simple, clean, graphic, balanced and the contrast.
cheers
marco