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Corridor in B&W

© Stephen Shoff

Corridor in B&W

Uploaded: October 16, 2011

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Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 33.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Stephen Shoff October 16, 2011

I love SilverEffects Pro! I hadn't expected this picture to convert very well to B&W. It doesn't really have enough tonal variation.

I used one of styles that emphasizes "structure". The fact that this interpretation dramatically changes the story line doesn't both me. #1415894

Stephen Shoff October 16, 2011

Here is the original #9739574

Dale Hardin October 17, 2011

what makes this work so well Stephen, is that you had an excellent composition to work with. With out that superb comp, the effect would not have been that helpful. #9740638

Carla Capra Anderson October 17, 2011

Wow, Stephen!
I like your original edit and the original image you posted. Dale is right, excellent composition! I can't find anything that would improve either image. Well done, I'm tipping my ball cap to you.
;) CC #9740819

Teresa H. Hunt October 17, 2011

I love this shot Stephen. I like them both. But I prefer the B&W just a little more than the color. Great composition. :) #9741239

Michael Kelly level-classic October 17, 2011

A wonderful shot Stephen. The B&W is a remarkable improvement over the color and really emphasizes the architecture and the space you so ably captured. As was said the tonal valuations would not mean much without the terrific comp. What led you to the off center POV? It is very nice with this structure. #9741631

Jeff E Jensen October 17, 2011

I really like the off-centered comp on this Stephen. Really makes for a strong image in either version, though I do prefer the B&W. Nice work. #9741667

Stephen Shoff October 17, 2011

Thank you all, for your comments on the composition.

Michael, I was after a perspective shot. The corridor was too narrow for that to work using a centered composition. Nor was there any symmetry to strengthen a centered composition. The window wall was pretty plain. The inside wall had a lot of interesting detail so I emphasized it. #9741674

Debbra Bailey October 17, 2011

I very much like the comp... great angles, leading lines and rules of third (I am teaching photo composition in photography right now! lol)

Love the BW - much more dramatic than that color. I love how it brings out the reflections of the wall hangings on the floor. Great image! #9741700

Stephen Shoff October 17, 2011

Interesting comment, Debbra. After I worked the B&W, I started examining its strengths. The primary object (the far dor) isn't on the rule of thirds, is it? It aligns with the right vetical, but it is placed nearly in the center vertically. How would I have moved to get the door placed optimally. Which surface should be favored, the floor or ceiling? #9741722

Michael Kelly level-classic October 17, 2011

Thank you for the explanation Stephen - This shot is a great lesson in finding a POV. I will remember next time I am faced with a corridor to take the items you mentioned into account. #9741735

Anthony L. Mancuso October 18, 2011

I agree with everything that has been said Stephen....excellent image and nice job with the editing software in your B+W conversion. #9743050

Joan E. Hoffman October 18, 2011

Love this one both ways Stephen, with a distinct preference for the B&W! But either work well. Afraid the conversation about POV went a bit over my head... but whatever, think you aced it! #9743051

Jeanine M. Bailey October 18, 2011

Beautiful shot! LOVE the BW! :) #9743125

Aimee C. Eisaman October 18, 2011

I must say the bw version of this is much better than the color. I missed alot of the small details in the ceiling at first glance of the color version. The composition is the real winner here. I too like Silver Efex...have an older version of it myself and don't get to use the structure preset too much because on portraits it does create a bit of grain. :~) #9743131

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 18, 2011

love love the black and white. your pov just pulls you right in. I love the reflections on the floor. I want to know where that door will take me. great shot Stephen!! #9744483

Debbie E. Payne October 19, 2011

Stephen, the black and white really "sings"! The POV is wonderful. What's not to love? Original is perfectly executed but the black and white is definitely the one that stands out. #9747060

Debbra Bailey October 19, 2011

Stephen, you are right that the door isn't exactly in the rule of thirds spot vertically speaking, but it is just enough below center for me that it works! I really think the comp. is dead on! #9749027

Stephen Shoff October 19, 2011

Thank you, Debbra, As they say in "Pirates...", the rules are more like guidelines. Hard for a "type A" personality like myself to be comfortable with.

As for the discussion about the two versions, the B&W accomplished what I couldn't quite pull off using Photoshop. I was able to do some to enhance the shadows and contrast on the floor, but not in the rest of the photo. Nik was able get the necessary exaggerated contrast.

Glad you all like it. #9749483


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