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Windows on Chestnut


 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick   		Windows on Chestnut
Windows on Chestnut
f/ 16, 1/80 sec., ISO-160, Sigma 18-200MM F3.5-6.3 lens at 100mm, 03:58 PM, Philadelphia, PA. I converted this to black and white as well but just had to get a reaction to the color. The curtains seem overwhelmed by the architecture and lighting in the BW version. BW version follows.

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  Windows on Chestnut B/W
Windows on Chestnut B/W
as noted.
I changed my BW conversion recently. I used to do a new layer of levels and a layer of gradient map and then adjust each of the RGB channels in the layers dialog by using the slider only. Now in the channel adjustments I've been using resetting the white point on the Red channel, the black point on the Green channel and then resetting the White, Black and Grey points on the Blue channel. Not sure if it works better or not.

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March 12, 2010

 

Tess L. Yee 		  Both are wonderful images, but I absolutely love the color version, Robert. I really like what the curtains add to the image, but in particular, I like the beautiful colors in the brick and stone.


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March 12, 2010

 

Kathleen Brennan 		  Beautiful detail and comp! Love the colored curtains!


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March 12, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman 		  Terrific full frame with dramatic low key light, vibrant color and beautiful effects, Robert!! Both versions are terrific but I, too like the color one.


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March 12, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz 		  The blk/wht is incredible, but the color is my absolute choice...wonderful lines, lighting and color in this!!

Patti


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March 13, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis 		  Outstanding artistic work!


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April 03, 2010

 

Kenneth Mucke 		  Not sure which one I like more....Brilliant artistry


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May 27, 2010

 

Lois Adomite 		  I prefer the color one


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July 15, 2014

 
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