B&W Landscapes

[paulr5604]

It has been a while since I have been out with the camera and today the wife and I decided we would take our two girls to Spurn Point for the first time. Unfortuneatley it was very overcast and very windy which meant that B&W was the only real option and I couldn't do any long exposures due to my light weight tripod.

I don't normally process my photos into B&W so any constructive critique is welcomed.


Spurn Point by paulraybouldphotography, on Flickr



Spurn Point 2 by paulraybouldphotography, on Flickr

[tombennett]

Re: B&W Landscapes

I love the first one Paul, the way the water licks around the posts.

Well done, very atmospheric images.

TomB.

[paulr5604]

Re: B&W Landscapes

Thanks TomB

[tesarver]

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I like them both. The composition and the processing is well done Paul.

Tom

[paulr5604]

Re: B&W Landscapes

Thank you Tom.

[lunarbo]

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I like both of these, but the second nudges it for me.

Did you process in PS or with something else ? I ask because someone suggested Silver Efex for B&W conversions, but I haven't gone for it yet. It comes in a package with 3-4 other "efex" products and I couldn't face dealing with a whole new raft of processing programmes!

[Tigger]

Re: B&W Landscapes

great couple of images Paul - and I agree with Bo the second would be my preference, but I would be happy with either

I like both of these, but the second nudges it for me.

Did you process in PS or with something else ? I ask because someone suggested Silver Efex for B&W conversions, but I haven't gone for it yet. It comes in a package with 3-4 other "efex" products and I couldn't face dealing with a whole new raft of processing programmes!

I'm pretty sure Silver Efex comes as a one month demo? so download it and give it a go, its really very easy to us along with a load of presets as well.. If your a LR or PS it directly plugs in so moving between programs is also easy

[paulr5604]

Re: B&W Landscapes

Thanks for the comments basic adjustments were done in Photoshop then I downloaded the demo of silver affex and played around with one of the presets

[Birdy]

Re: B&W Landscapes

B&W suits the conditions. Nice shots Paul.

[paulr5604]

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Thanks Andrew

[JAECOM]

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You made the most of the conditions - the 1st shot for me. Well done Paul.

[paulr5604]

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Thanks Jaecom

[Dave s]

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Looking good mate

[paulr5604]

Re: B&W Landscapes

Thanks Dave

[Fr1so]

Re: B&W Landscapes

Number one for me. The clouds, the light and the water ... great shot!