Old Factory

[Pen]

i think the 3rd one is my favorite, the others are quite flat and not a whole lot of contrast to make them pop

[ijbrewst]

Originally Posted by bblaich

This is my very first post on this site
I'm mostly just showing these off, but am interested in any comments or suggestions. Thanks!

A great start and it is an excellent b&W subject.

Following is my edited version, using my limited skills with Photoshop. I don't know if you have editing software, but this is what I did:

1. I adjusted the Levels (or light distribution histogram), to get full blacks and whites and the needed contrast just popped out.

2. I cropped off the garage door on the LHS. The light concrete wall then finishes around the third point and draws in the eye.

3. I had a rough go at getting rid of the sunspot near the top

And added a black edge (by increasing the "canvas" size by 3 pixels in black) which always seems to enhance B&W posts!



Hope this is useful.

Ian

[kgb224]

Outstanding series of pictures captured by you.

[ijbrewst]

Originally Posted by bblaich

Thanks for the tips!

I used my Nikon D60 w/ 18-200mm, ISO 160, Exposure 1/125 sec, f/5.60 38.00mm focal length, no flash.

By the way, can anyone help me with actually pasting photos on here? I've tried attaching them, and also linking to my flickr account, but neither just pastes a regular size photo in my posting like most people seem to do.

Thanks

Search for this post on using Flickr:

Digital Photography School - Photography Forums > Posting Pictures from Photo Sharing Sites (A visual guide) posted by Nicole. Its very helpful.

Ian

[bblaich]

Thanks for all the comments and tips for these photos. I really hoped to make it to this location earlier in the day while there were some low hanging dark clouds in the sky, but I missed my chance.
Anyway, thanks again for your comments, and I'll be getting something new up here soon.