Monday, August 20, 2007

Black & White


IMG_0058f
Originally uploaded by dehmystic.

Some images are SOOOO much better in B&W (IMHO). This photo was taken in very low light at 1600 ISO (lots of noise). For color images noise sucks, but in B&W, I think it can actually contribute to feeling and atmosphere. It makes the shot more edgy.


IMG_0058c - Color vs. B&W

This is the same picture in color. I did the normal things when I converted it to JPG including a lot of noise reduction and usharp mask. The big question is, which one of these do you like best?

2 comments:

Big Ez said...

The black and white is so cool. It really brings the focus of the shot to the forefront. I took the shot you have of Javier with another player and changed it over to B&W and it really changed the focus. Holly LOVES taking B&W shots. I think they really make an impact.

LacubriousToo said...

big ez, Just curious, which image you converted? If you get a minute some time, drop me a note with the title code.

I know that some images look better in B&W, I am just trying to figure out what it is about them that makes this so. I am thinking it is at least partly due to the contrast and maybe the emotion in the image. What do you think?