On this first image, I took a color shot of a smooth agave and converted it to B&W --- inspired by Gayle's B&W orchids. I thought I might get more tonal enhancement if I used some of the Nik Multimedia 2 filters. They have one specifically designed for converting digital color images. There is a slide on the filter that allows for adjustment of the color and tones, as well as brightness and contrast. Let me know what you think of this image on different monitors. I know each monitor is calibrated differently, so it may look completely off on someone else's computer. The second image is close to the same, except I cut down the contrast and slid the bar more towards the red side.
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It is original and rich in B&W colors.
Thanks
Shah
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
1st photo > the whites are blown and the midtones are prominent...no distinct b/w pts.,or tonal range....i would say it borders on being flat in contrast level...
2nd shot > this one is better displayed, but has almost a chalky pastel look, and again prominent midtones,but better shadows (true blacks) and highlights
i have had a strong interest in contrast levels and tonal values for years which my eye is finely tuned to....i pick up the distinctions....dedicated photo sites have better systems to display b/w photos showing optimum quality closer to prints...
thanks for providing the filter info!
cheers,gayle
this must be a very good filter! I'll have to check it out. I don't do much B&W but if I could get results this good, I'd probably do more.
Thanks for posting and for explaining how you did it. I think sometimes the explanation is more important than the photo itself! Thanks again!