Low Light Black & White by auntietk
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Okay, look. This started out to be a low light shot of a yellow flower, and it just wasn't quiiiiiite right. So I did things to it. Then I did more things to it.
What I don't like about it is the graininess.
What I DO like about it, and the reason I'm making you look, is the contrast. I love the range in value, particularly on the far left and far right where those tiny little bud things show up against the dark background. And the lower edge of the daisy. And that one little fern leaf that's folded to where you can see both sides at once, the front in shadow and the back in light.
Comments (32)
Faemike55
I think the graininess adds to the quality of the photo, reminds me of the older photographs! great shot!
flora-crassella
wonderful image and photo!
PD154
The grain (noise) does help this image along IMHO, and the monochrome lifts it, as you say a great contrasty image.
Vizronze
looks like an old picture, so the graininess is actually just adding to the good old-style!
Digitaleagle
This is really a wonderful image of contrast and a great save in B&W, very nice work!!!
durleybeachbum
Yes, FANTASTIC tonal range!
zoren
supreme BW.....!
Sea_Dog
I agree with others - the grain adds to the effect. This as a great shot.
hipps13
me too wonderful work warm hug and love, Linda Kaye
helanker
Yes, I dont mind the grain either. It is a really wonderful image. Excellent contrast.
bmac62
I do like B&W. I am very glad you stated your rationale...I got to check them all and do agree. Personally, I think we should do more in B&W. Bottom line, well done.
lizzibell
Beautiful flower...
awjay
cool b/w...nice work
MrsLubner
the grain gives it the "older photo" feel which is very appropriate to this shot. Excellent postwork. Great pov and composition.
lyron
Wonderful shot!!!
Susank
Gorgeous!!
emmecielle
Excellent photo! :)
mbz2662
I think the graininess works for you in this shot. I love the way the white "pops". Nice artwork .. makes me smile.
SFGfx
I have to agree...the grain just elevates it. Great shot.
dorothylee
Love the composition and I, like many, love the grain as well. Great capture!
babuci
Wonderful contarst between dark and bright and I do like a gentle grain. Question, would you like a grain better if you would give just a tad of sepia tone?
MrsRatbag
There's grain? OK, just kidding...it wasn't something that jumped out and hit me in the face or anything. I like this, for the same reasons you stated; there's something elegant about the whole thing. Nice work!
goodoleboy
Well now, a title that rhymes. Stunning clarity and contrast in this superlative black and white macro. Actually, the graininess is really a minor factor in this case and doesn't distract from the quality of the image.
MOODYBLUE92954
NICE WORK
picantilla
nice shot!
Ra3vyn
Very nice, it does look like a photo taken in the 1920's. Lovely :))
beachzz
Ooooohhh, this is great (gasp, she said THAT about B&W??!!)---and yes, I do see the great contrasts and shades!!
lucindawind
I like the texture and B&W ..well done :)
anahata.c
Like many others, I like the grain too, in part because it's subtly & softly applied. And yes, the buds & leaves you mention are subtle & beautiful and, in this light, they have the feel of older illustration styles; there's almost an ornamental look about them. And I think the lower half of the daisy is expressive as well. Very nice contrasts in blacks, whites & grays. And nice rhyme too! (Given that Harry knows every song in the history of the world, it's fitting that he'd pick up the rhyme!)
Merrylee
Looks good to me and especially in B/W...