Dead tree in the desert converted to B/W

[equilution]

...so, with nothing else to do tonight until Letterman comes on, I converted a couple tree shots from the other day to b/w. I shot them with my 85mm, f/1.4 with a yellow filter...which was probably useless anyway after the contrast boost in PS. This gorgeous, albeit dead, tree is not far from where I live. It's a shame, too. This tree is almost as beautiful in death as it was in life.

Nothing spectacular...just filler...couldn't bear the thought of going to sleep w/o having posted a shot....but I can quit anytime...really...anytime....no....I mean it this time....honest....

I'm starting to like b/w more and more..... By the way, by popular demand, there are a couple more on the 2nd page of this thread. I mooned you one more time!!

B/W tree with contrast boost



...same tree, different perspective with a daytime moonshot

[plangereis]

These are great conversions, Jim. I especially like the second shot, i find the composition more appealing, and it may have to do with the wider shot, and the moon. I tell you, once you start into B&W there is no turning back! Just kidding! I actually posted some coloured shots tonight (for a change).

[pjflan7]

ooh, I like the 2nd one so much better.....very ethereal feel to it

[Angelb]

great B&W conversions, the second is my fave.

[omis]

I really like the 2nd one with the moon in there...do you have one with the whole tree?? I feel as though I'm left wanting... lol

[mstark70]

I love trees! All kinds of trees. These are great. I also prefer the second one, I like having the moon included. I find myself wanting to see more of the tree. Might just be me. Regardless it is really nice.

[jennie]

..we want more tree! we want more tree! lol..i really like the second one..the angle made it more interesting and the moon gave a peaceful quality to it.. tnx for sharing..

[Fred flyfisher]

very cool Jim. I especially like the second one with the moon.

[VegasMike]

I have to echo to what's been already said. The second shot does it! The B/W treatment works so well with these captures. Thanks for the share.



Mike

[StellaG]

Love the one with the moon, great shot! Love me some black and white ;-) Really good job!

Betty