Contrast

[martin-images]

By shooting into the light contrast is auto increased and can give that 3 dimensional look, at least i think it does :-( only contrast grading and sharpening used to get this effect

Martin
http://martin-images.smugmug.com/photos/344369424_T4ron-O.jpg

[Darren Troy C]

Really like this one....love these open fields, they can be challenging but if positioned correctly, they can sing to ya. :thumb

[schmoo]

Martin I always love your b/w landscape images! :bow

I wouldn't have known you were shooting into the light here. I love the misty look and the great ripples in the foreground grass, and the drama in the sky is great. :thumb

[tinfish]

Gorgeous shot. Contrast is perfect. Really great.

[Cameron]

I'm a sucker for good monochromes - nice job! The composition is pleasing and I do like the contrast. The clouds are great. Well done.
:thumb

[DaddyO]

I wouldn't have known you were shooting into the light here. I love the misty look and the great ripples in the foreground grass, and the drama in the sky is great. :thumb

:agree + I really couldn't tell so well you were shooting into the light either.

[cj99si]

mmm good stuff!

[RickCoulby]

Just great you managed to get a Great Open Field B&W with great black details.

Really impressed

[Tango]

i really like this treatment, and if you dont mind me say'n the tree on the left is begging for individual attention.
it is simply stunningly beautiful.