The ring

[leslie1283]

Hello again, Leslie.

I agree with all of Mike's comments in Post #19.

Cheers.
Philip

Philip,

I used my Nikon 7000 to convert these photos to B & W. How come they are not as dramatic as what you have done to #2?

[leslie1283]

Mike,
Thanks for your comments.

[MrB]

Philip,

I used my Nikon 7000 to convert these photos to B & W. How come they are not as dramatic as what you have done to #2?

Hello again Leslie.

The editing to get the image for Post #5 was done using Corel PaintShop Pro X4 on a PC. I am not familiar with the Nikon D7000, but I would guess that the range of adjustment options offered in the camera is very much smaller than is available in computer software.

Cheers.
Philip

[Mike Buckley]

Leslie,

There are two fundamental ways to change a color image to black-and-white. The method that is preferred in almost all situations is to "convert" using a color filter. That's very similar to what the black-and-white film photographers did when they placed a color filter in front of their lens, choosing the color that would produce the desired overall appearance. The other method is to simply desaturate the entire image.

I looked in my D7000 manual to determine which method is used by the camera and no indication is given. My bet is that the desaturation method is used. EDIT: See my next post for a correction of this incorrect information.

If you're interested in seriously pursuing black-and-white photography, I've got a suggestion and a warning. The suggestion pertains to reading material: Digest Michael Freeman's Complete Guide to Black & White Digital Photography. If you then want additional material, purchase Vincent Versace's From Oz to Kansas. The warning is that you should be very, very careful, as making monochromes can be highly addictive.

[Mike Buckley]

My message posted immediately above is wrong! Page 135 of the D7000 User's Manual does explain how to "convert" from color to black-and-white using a red, orange, green or yellow filter. Apologies for my mistake!

[leslie1283]

Hello Philip,
Thanks for your information.

[leslie1283]

Leslie,

There are two fundamental ways to change a color image to black-and-white. The method that is preferred in almost all situations is to "convert" using a color filter. That's very similar to what the black-and-white film photographers did when they placed a color filter in front of their lens, choosing the color that would produce the desired overall appearance. The other method is to simply desaturate the entire image.

I looked in my D7000 manual to determine which method is used by the camera and no indication is given. My bet is that the desaturation method is used. EDIT: See my next post for a correction of this incorrect information.

If you're interested in seriously pursuing black-and-white photography, I've got a suggestion and a warning. The suggestion pertains to reading material: Digest Michael Freeman's Complete Guide to Black & White Digital Photography. If you then want additional material, purchase Vincent Versace's From Oz to Kansas. The warning is that you should be very, very careful, as making monochromes can be highly addictive.

Mike,
Thanks and I will be very careful.

[chauncey]

Is it a good idea to add some audience?

Sometimes...if your looking for a "memory" shot of your family being there. However...it is not a
good idea to have that family with their backs to the camera with their butt-cracks hanging out.
If a reshoot is out of the question...at the very least...fix their rear end exposure.

[leslie1283]

Thanks chauncey.