When converting this to b+w I removed the red channel altogether ( channel mixer settings were something like R:170 G:130 B:-200) and added a bit of lens blur to get more of a toy camera look :)
Miles: I don't mind this at all :) I like the selective focus as well.. I know how you feel.. i've been in Toronto for the past 3 days and I haven't shot any decent shots like I was planning.. it's just too damn cold to walk around!
Comments
twb
No need for apologies - this is lovely. It has a very toy camera feel and that's meant to be a compliment. :)
2005-03-02
alfr3do
Don't excuse yourself! Black and white is oh so fine. I like the contrast here.
2005-03-02
Walker
I've taken some similar (in subject matter) shots recently, but with my Holga. Don't you love how water can look in black and white?
2005-03-02
jonne
The short DOF looks great. Nice composition too.
2005-03-02
Justin
don't be sorry. red filter?
2005-03-02
miles
When converting this to b+w I removed the red channel altogether ( channel mixer settings were something like R:170 G:130 B:-200) and added a bit of lens blur to get more of a toy camera look :)
2005-03-02
henning
That bent horizon adds to a slightly bizarre feel. Nice.
2005-03-02
Beth
That's fabulous!!
2005-03-02
frisky
niiiice! love it love it love it! i love your b&ws so keep em coming mate!
2005-03-02
'Pong
Excellent cpmosition amd DOF. Black & white is a good choice too.
2005-03-02
naomi-sarah
If you put this shot on ebay I'm sure it would be a big seller!!!
2005-03-02
Gabriel
what is thinking? ;)
2005-03-02
buggy
I love black and white. There's no other for hanging on the wall, which by the way, this one could...
2005-03-02
miles
Thanks all. Gabriel, I'm pretty sure he was thinking, "why isn't he giving me food like that other guy?"
2005-03-02
Susan B.
Love the blurry sky against the crisp lake. It makes the shot seem more striking and surreal. Well done.
2005-03-03
Angela
Sometimes I like black and white more than color, this shot is beautiful, no need for apologies. And thanks for your nice comment, Miles!
2005-03-03
miklos
Miles: I don't mind this at all :) I like the selective focus as well.. I know how you feel.. i've been in Toronto for the past 3 days and I haven't shot any decent shots like I was planning.. it's just too damn cold to walk around!
2005-03-03
flygirl
Why apologizing for a lovely shot like that? This shot shows how life is right now - and in a perfect way...
2005-03-03
Andy (SensorChip)
Great shot Miles. You're black and whites are always stunning. Come to think of it, so are your colour ones.
2005-03-03
Zishaan
Miles, I dont have to say thats a great shot. But if you want me to ... I dont mind saying that :)
2005-03-03
luke
the blur makes it man, shot
2005-03-03
djn1
Very cool shot.
2005-03-03
Smallest Photo
That's a fantastic shot. I sympathize with the "no color" issue. It's just too gray these days :P
2005-03-03
Sakana
Great framing, with this large space of water. It's wonderful. Congrats
S.
2005-03-03
Jasper
Very cool shot! Bizarre dof in this one.
2005-03-03
Leigh
Love your B&Ws! this one is awesome!
2005-03-03
zerosun
great shot miles. great focus and strong greyscale values. very nice.
2005-03-03
chiaroscuro
Wow, fantastic! I love how the swan stands out against the dark background. This is a wonderfully elegant and dramatic photo.
2005-03-03
Smoove D
Great composition and framing.
2005-03-03
darragh
wonderful image Miles
2005-03-05
Massimo
The white swan really looks good on the dark water. Suspended between the two darkness of the black water and hanging storm
2005-03-06
Pat
I feel so peaceful.
2005-03-06
marc
who said ominous was a bad thing? I like the clouds brooding on the horizon, they look good OOF.
2005-03-11