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Bottleneck 1

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Bottleneck 1

Uploaded: July 31, 2013

Description

Wire Pass slot canyon, Arizona.
B/W conversion in Silver Efex, additional Color Efex treatments applied in select areas.
Original (RAW) capture in Discussion Thread.

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 32/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2013

Here's the original RAW capture.
I generally feel like a B/W conversion is a drawn out game of "what if" for me... Lots of exploration, trial and error, etc. But I came up with this result relatively quickly (by my standards!) and really like it a lot... which makes me doubt it, ironically! #1538587

Stephen Shoff July 31, 2013

Have you read or taken Rob Sheppard's blogs/class on b&w conversions on BP? If not, you might want to review that and evaluate this conversion in that context. In his mind its all about contrast in tone and texture.

I think you've done a great job on both counts. In particular, the you've really managed to bring the tree root out and separated it from the wall behind. #10790717

Rita K. Connell level-classic August 01, 2013

Chris I really like the sq crop and the Black and white really sets the mood of feeling their is no where to go. the texture, lighting is very nice. welcome back always enjoy your images. #10791870

Jeff E Jensen August 01, 2013

Yeah, this really looks nice. I agree with Rita that square was a good move for this. #10792497

Susan Williams August 02, 2013

Amazing work on this B&W, Chris. And I like the square crop a lot. #10794145

Kalena Randall August 03, 2013

I like this B&W the best, Christopher. The details are wonderful. I'm a big fan of The Nik software. It's good stuff! #10794621

Kristin Duff August 03, 2013

this is a very spooky photo...at first glance it looks like skeletal remains against the rock...ok I am shivering! #10795200

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 04, 2013

Thank you all very much; I'm glad my instincts weren't off the mark this time around. I ever-so-lightly darkened the "underside" of the overhanging right wall, and entered today. Thanks again!
Off to Starbucks, where I will hopefully find a comfy seat and can start sifting through some club photos today! #10795608

Beth Spencer August 04, 2013

I think you did a good job on the conversion and the Black and White works great on this one. #10796236

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 05, 2013

Thank you, Beth. I'm pretty happy with this one, especially as the trek through Wire Pass was the "low point" of the entire trip; just a miserable hike, really. So to find that I have another "keeper" from that ordeal is a nice consolation ;) #10796560

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