I met with Abe Savona, from Pinholemedia, again today to talk photoshop and shoot in the mall. I found that these chairs looked relatively good in black and white, so you might see one or two more similar photos in the next several days. I hope to post the next four or five days in b&w, but we'll see how it goes.
A bit about the photo. I was going to use just a desaturated version, but I found that the green channel gave me a little more contrast in the seats of the chairs. Not much difference, but I thought I'd make that quick note anyways.
These next several photos fall more in the area of experimentation, so I'd really like your honest feedback (particularly from you b&w gurues). I'd also like your understanding if they aren't up to the normal standard (however high or low that may be). ;)
Well, here goes!
UPDATE:
I have decided to include the color version of this shot due to it's original vibrant colors.
categories: architecture monochrome
May 12th, 2005 at 3:17 AM
The picture does look great in B&W, I think in colour it wouldn't have been so good.....
May 12th, 2005 at 4:11 AM
cool shot. always nice to see different work on your site !
May 12th, 2005 at 6:07 AM
This shot is great in so many ways: its scope, its darkness, the distance from the people, and yes, B&W is a great choice, taking away (what I presume are) the typical garish colors of a food court.
May 12th, 2005 at 8:54 AM
It's got such a documentary feel to it. I think you did a good job with the B&W.
May 12th, 2005 at 9:31 AM
Beautiful sharpness...Nice contrast and composition..your photographs are great !!
May 12th, 2005 at 9:54 AM
Nice sheen to it-- good choice going b&w here since it emphasizes the abstract pattern of the chairs & tables.
May 12th, 2005 at 12:55 PM
good choice going b&w, indeed. love that you included some of the people sitting in the background. great capture.
May 12th, 2005 at 1:59 PM
You've got beautiful tonal range in these shots. My B&Ws always seem to be cold. This isn't.
May 13th, 2005 at 12:40 AM
As you already know, I think this is a great photo. Your attention to just the right channel in this b & w paid off. Great composition too - the angle and height, as well as the depth you chose, are all really good. Ryan, this is a really great shot! Fantastic job!
May 14th, 2005 at 6:10 AM
The color version is nice, but its really not that high a quality picture. The black and white, however, is a beautiful representation of what would otherwise be a normal restaurant.
May 15th, 2005 at 6:34 AM
Love the contrast in this one. Your b&w photos are amazing.
May 17th, 2005 at 6:01 AM
Choosing the right conversion approach to black and white can make or break a shot. You've done really well here. It's amazing how such a mundane scene can come alive when presented in this manner. Of course it helps when the lighting is just right as it is here - some good contrast and subtle shadows.
May 17th, 2005 at 9:35 AM
I like the high contrast in this one. The blacks are very deep. Lighting is just right. Nice pic.