Some pictures...

[Loulou]

Love the black and white shot, very rustic

Thank you

I love Black and White Photography... thing is, not all subjects are good for that... whereas some become truly stunning!

 

[Yanbbrox]

Yes, that one doesn't quite do it in b+w

 

[Loulou]

Yes, that one doesn't quite do it in b+w

Really? And what would make you say that?

 

[Yanbbrox]

Or you can always cheat

 

[Loulou]

BTW, here's the sepia version... please tell me what you think...

 

[Loulou]

Or you can always cheat

Indeed!

(Do you have a larger version of that file? I'd love to be able to really work on it)

 

[Yanbbrox]

Really? And what would make you say that?

You had to ask? My keyboard broke on Friday so I've got a new one which is so big I could run Nasa with it and I can't get used to it, and I only have one hand to type with due to a freak accident yesterday which resulted in slicing my finger almost to the bone and some of my thumb off!

IMO, some things really work in b+w like that building behind your house and other things like flora and fauna don't work as well because nature pictures require more colour to capture the essence of the scene. B+W can still look stunning in nature but it only works well in landscape type shots, mountain ranges, lakes even the sea can look awesome in b+w.

Just my opinion not taking anything away from your photo skills

 

[Yanbbrox]

Indeed!

(Do you have a larger version of that file? I'd love to be able to really work on it)

Yes, I'll email it too you if you want?

 

[Loulou]

Yes, I'll email it too you if you want?

Yes, please. The original file in colour.

 

[Loulou]

You had to ask? My keyboard broke on Friday so I've got a new one which is so big I could run Nasa with it and I can't get used to it, and I only have one hand to type with due to a freak accident yesterday which resulted in slicing my finger almost to the bone and some of my thumb off!

Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you heal up soon and get used to your new keyboard...

IMO, some things really work in b+w like that building behind your house and other things like flora and fauna don't work as well because nature pictures require more colour to capture the essence of the scene. B+W can still look stunning in nature but it only works well in landscape type shots, mountain ranges, lakes even the sea can look awesome in b+w.

Just my opinion not taking anything away from your photo skills

Far from it, my friend I need advice and suggestions to improve!