>>>Mini Challenge #6 Black and White<<<

davev · Jul-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Mini Challenge #6 Black and White.

Many of us have shots that we took in color, and no matter what you do it in Photoshop,
you just can't make the darn picture pop.
Or maybe the shot in B&W just delivers more impact.
IR shots, if they are B&W, can be included. I enjoy IR's as much as anybody.

So this challenge, show me some great Black and White shots.

Landscapes, Portraits, Still life's, whatever.

Comments are Welcomed.
If you see a shot that says something to you, please tell that person about it.
Ask about the processing, whatever.
Lets get some conversation going. Lets have some fun.

This challenge will close on Friday, July 11th at midnight.
Any post that has a date of July 12th is ineligible.
At some time on the 12th, I'll post the winner in a new thread titled: <<< MINI CHALLENGE #6 Winner >>>

~~~~~

*RULES*

1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share!

2. The host supplies a topic and you post 1-3 images. The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter.
The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion.

3. Any photo you’ve taken is eligible, regardless of when taken or camera used.

4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.
You may comment on other contestant's images. If you want someone to leave you some criticism, put an asterisk (*) next to the title of the image.

Guidelines:

1. When posting your picture in this thread, change the Subject of your post to display your picture title. (not really needed)

2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).

3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)

* The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth.

* Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post.

* Please remove any photos from previous posts.

*** PREVIOUS Challenges ****

#1 BIF's won by Jwear
#2 Birds won by davev
#3 Treasures won by Justiceiro
#4 All That Remains won by JAG
#5 Playing With Light won by davev.

davev · Jul-01-2008, 04:37 PM

Examples of some of my converted shots.

IR (this shot was taken in the summer)

VelvtRide · Jul-01-2008, 10:47 PM

Peek-A-Blue

Despondent

Happy Me

BlackViper · Jul-02-2008, 01:44 AM

Eternal Silence

jovitta · Jul-02-2008, 06:29 AM

foot prints

jovitta · Jul-02-2008, 06:34 AM

reflection

anwmn1 · Jul-02-2008, 06:42 AM

davev-

Great shots in B&W. I would have never thought to convert fireworks.

jovitta · Jul-02-2008, 06:43 AM

shadowed

saurora · Jul-02-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jovitta

reflection

Jovitta, great eye! All 3 shots are exceptional! Welcome to the Dgrin BTW!!!

anwmn1 · Jul-02-2008, 07:01 AM

My 3 entries

1. A Moment in Time

2. Sleeping Giant

3. Retired

VelvtRide · Jul-02-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anwmn1

My 3 entries

2. Sleeping Giant

This is great! The bottom of the paw makes it.

jovitta · Jul-02-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saurora

Jovitta, great eye! All 3 shots are exceptional! Welcome to the Dgrin BTW!!!

Thank you for the comment, The one with the shadow I waited for about an hour I saw it comming the way the sun was setting. And I really like this site. thanks jovitta

BPerron · Jul-02-2008, 02:52 PM

anwmn1 · Jul-02-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VelvtRide

This is great! The bottom of the paw makes it.

Thanks

I have it in two color versions too. I have a hard time deciding which I like the most.

Great stuff so far everyone!!

JAG · Jul-02-2008, 09:45 PM

1.Eye Reflections

2. At play

3. Wally

Dwight · Jul-02-2008, 10:31 PM

Nikon D200 18-70 lens

Tree on top of Stone Mountain, Atlanta, GA.

1967 Eleanor Convertible, Owner - Andre Perry

wonkydogman2 · Jul-02-2008, 11:07 PM

Nikon Coolpix 5400

***Richard*** · Jul-03-2008, 12:08 AM

Tough to choose only three, but here are a few of my favorites:

1. At the Royal Palace

2. Terminal Four

3. In the Plaza Mayor

Thanks for looking.

Bassett1976 · Jul-03-2008, 01:02 AM

I'm not sure how I'm going to do but I thought I'd add in a couple of my shots.

First One:

Second Shot

pyry · Jul-03-2008, 03:46 AM

Withdrawn, cause it didn't fit in with the sepia and all.

Jul-02-2008, 06:42 AM	#7
anwmn1 Wandering the Desert Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 2,920	davev- Great shots in B&W. I would have never thought to convert fireworks. __________________ "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels" Aaron Newman Website: www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion

Jul-02-2008, 06:43 AM	#8
jovitta jovitta Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 142	shadowed Attached Images

Jul-02-2008, 07:01 AM	#10
anwmn1 Wandering the Desert Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 2,920	My 3 entries 1. A Moment in Time 2. Sleeping Giant 3. Retired __________________ "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels" Aaron Newman Website: www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion

Jul-02-2008, 02:52 PM	#13
BPerron Observer of Light Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 462	__________________ Brandon Perron Photography www.brandonperron.com

Jul-02-2008, 09:45 PM	#15
JAG Photomaniac Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 1,964	1.Eye Reflections 2. At play 3. Wally __________________ *~JAG* My site: JAG Creations Want to know how I did something?: "How to" Blog JAG Creations be a fan. Last edited by JAG; Jul-11-2008 at 04:39 PM.

Jul-01-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
davev Just chillin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mn. USA Posts: 2,617	>>>Mini Challenge #6 Black and White<<< Mini Challenge #6 Black and White. Many of us have shots that we took in color, and no matter what you do it in Photoshop, you just can't make the darn picture pop. Or maybe the shot in B&W just delivers more impact. IR shots, if they are B&W, can be included. I enjoy IR's as much as anybody. So this challenge, show me some great Black and White shots. Landscapes, Portraits, Still life's, whatever. Comments are Welcomed. If you see a shot that says something to you, please tell that person about it. Ask about the processing, whatever. Lets get some conversation going. Lets have some fun. This challenge will close on Friday, July 11th at midnight. Any post that has a date of July 12th is ineligible. At some time on the 12th, I'll post the winner in a new thread titled: <<< MINI CHALLENGE #6 Winner >>> ~~~~~ RULES 1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share! 2. The host supplies a topic and you post 1-3 images. The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter. The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion. 3. Any photo you’ve taken is eligible, regardless of when taken or camera used. 4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo. You may comment on other contestant's images. If you want someone to leave you some criticism, put an asterisk () next to the title of the image. Guidelines: 1. When posting your picture in this thread, change the Subject of your post to display your picture title. (not really needed) 2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website). 3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.) The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth. * Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post. * Please remove any photos from previous posts. * PREVIOUS Challenges ** #1 BIF's won by Jwear #2 Birds won by davev #3 Treasures won by Justiceiro #4 All That Remains won by JAG #5 Playing With Light won by davev. __________________ dave. www.davev.smugmug.com A couple of cheap cameras, a couple of cheap lenses. Once you learn how to adjust your camera, you can take it out of RAW mode.

Jul-01-2008, 04:37 PM	#2
davev Just chillin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mn. USA Posts: 2,617	Examples of some of my converted shots. IR (this shot was taken in the summer) __________________ dave. www.davev.smugmug.com A couple of cheap cameras, a couple of cheap lenses. Once you learn how to adjust your camera, you can take it out of RAW mode.

Jul-01-2008, 10:47 PM	#3
VelvtRide Clickerette Doofus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Traveling Posts: 341	Peek-A-Blue Despondent Happy Me

Jul-02-2008, 01:44 AM	#4
BlackViper Strobist Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Eternal Silence

Jul-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#5
jovitta jovitta Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 142	foot prints Attached Images

Jul-02-2008, 06:34 AM	#6
jovitta jovitta Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 142	reflection Attached Images

Jul-02-2008, 10:31 PM	#16
Dwight Beginner grinner Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Stone Mountain Nikon D200 18-70 lens Tree on top of Stone Mountain, Atlanta, GA. 1967 Eleanor Convertible, Owner - Andre Perry __________________ Dwight Philpott Atlanta, Georgia www.photographybydwight.com Last edited by Dwight; Jul-03-2008 at 10:09 AM.

Jul-02-2008, 11:07 PM	#17
wonkydogman2 Beginner grinner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bendigo Posts: 2	Nikon Coolpix 5400 Last edited by wonkydogman2; Dec-01-2009 at 04:46 PM.

Jul-03-2008, 12:08 AM	#18
*Richard* Mildly bemused Join Date: May 2005 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 9,291	Tough to choose only three, but here are a few of my favorites: 1. At the Royal Palace 2. Terminal Four 3. In the Plaza Mayor Thanks for looking. __________________ Richard Moderator, Street & PJ and Other Cool Shots forums My Recent Pics

Jul-03-2008, 01:02 AM	#19
Bassett1976 Learning to take pictures Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 88	I'm not sure how I'm going to do but I thought I'd add in a couple of my shots. First One: Second Shot __________________ bassett1976.smugmug.com www.fitmet.com

Jul-03-2008, 03:46 AM	#20
pyry Way up north Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,690	Oh no, it's in sepia! Withdrawn, cause it didn't fit in with the sepia and all. __________________ Creativity's hard. http://pyry.smugmug.com Last edited by pyry; Jul-10-2008 at 01:02 PM.

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