Waiting for Snow . . .

David... The purity of tones is most impressive. Sometime when you feel generous, I'd love to have an email with your technique, or at least the software used. Right now I'm converting in Capture NX and touching up in PS Elements. That's the best I've been able to come up with. Again, just an excellent shot and b/w... Mike

 

 

C & C appreciated as always - Thanks, David

Thank you very much Mike for your kind words.

 

I'm embarrassed to say I don't have a very clear and concise work flow for my b&w's.. Kind of get lost in the process as I work, especially if I start to get excited about the image!

I use Lightroom and CS3 - work on the color version first until it is satisfactory - then convert. Both Lightroom and CS3 have good b&w conversion channel mixers, and I also use Photoshop's shadow/highlight tool considerably, as well as levels and curves. I don't know if Elements has all these options, and am not familiar with Nikon's software - so I can't compare.

I actually think you do very well with your b&w child portraits, (and David Forney as well).

 

If there is anything more specific you would like me to address with this photo Mike - please ask.

 

Best, David

Nice choice of posting in B/W. Great details and the light. Fantastic composition. All the best. Rgds.

Simple, pero excelente. Un perfecto b/w y detalle. Max.a. Saludos

Very nice David; I agree with the others in it being a good choice for b/w. I would also think this would be great in color if you can get it a little earlier next year when there are a few leaves still on the trees because the ground must be covered! I love how the tiny little house just barely fits within the space between all those trees. I like the mood very much of the b/w work. Thanks for sharing. :)

Thank you all kindly for your thoughful comments . . .

 

Best, David

One of the reasons this image works for me is that there are so few signs of habitation, the yard is uncluttered, etc., this makes for a composition that allows the viewer to focus on the basic elements the house and its setting. This would make a lovely print!

 

Jim

Thanks very much Jim. You've described well my goals for the shot.

 

Best, David

This is a dramatic and interesting image of an ordinary looking house. You've managed to change this scene into something I enjoy studying.

Thanks very much Liz - glad you stopped by!

 

Best, David

It looks like graphic ...l like sharp contrast..it work very well on this image.

rehards

Thanks Tatjana - Glad for your thoughts.

 

Regards, David

beautiful title for this image.

So glad you like at Shahriyar - thanks very much.

 

david

Agree with my son, very nice title and excellent shot! I love the B&W tonal range in this beautiful work. Bravo!

Thank you Sadegh. This house looks very different now - lost in the snow drifts.

 

Take care, David.