Barn in the Valley

[lovelife65]

So many beautiful barns in Skagit Valley.
Only able to get this one, as a couple others had vehicles parked in front and it was a not go.
Decent barn, tall grass may distract, but here tis.


I don't think the B&W conversion worked so well. I do like red barns.

Thanks for looking!

[Shadowman]

Nice composition, you should use the B & W version to help analyze the color version; notice how well the white borders contrast with the background and gives separation.

[Wavelength]

Lovely colors in #1; #2 creates a different mood and so a different liking

[MrB]

There are, of course, infinite possibilities in the processing of an image. Perhaps, in this case, a mono conversion might attempt to place more emphasis on the contrast between the stark angular/linear form of the man-made structure and the natural surroundings?



Cheers.
Philip

[lovelife65]

Very nice Philip, thank you!

[lovelife65]

Nice composition, you should use the B & W version to help analyze the color version; notice how well the white borders contrast with the background and gives separation.

Very good point John, thank you as always . Maybe a bit more contrast would have helped.

[IzzieK]

When you process your image, try to go to the B/W version of the software, in my case Nik's. Even in Color Efex, there is a B/W effect right at the very top. Then you can look-see whether it looks good in it first before making a decision. If you do decide to go B/W then Silver Efex is the one to go to, to improve the overall look. I seldom do B/W but when I do, sometimes I can come up with some beauties. My mind is geared to colour mostly.

Anyway that explanation taken cared of, I must say I do agree with Nandy's comment. In these versions you have, I do like both as each conveys a different interpretation. I like the mono version too but I kinda like the edit of Philip, chunky sharp and almost 3D.
Cheers.

[lovelife65]

Thanks Izzie for your comments
I agree, I need to start using the tools within the camera a little more.... there is a variety of things available to me in camera. I also need to learn post processing a bit better ... practice practice. I've always been somewhat "opposed" to doing a lot of processing on images. Trying and failing for that perfect image out of camera. heheh.

[IzzieK]

Thanks Izzie for your comments
I agree, I need to start using the tools within the camera a little more.... there is a variety of things available to me in camera. I also need to learn post processing a bit better ... practice practice. I've always been somewhat "opposed" to doing a lot of processing on images. Trying and failing for that perfect image out of camera. hehehe.

Just to remind myself too of the same...and also that in Camera Raw we also have several ways to see if an image will be good in B/W is to go to the Sharpening window (?) Two rows to the right of the basic editing, at the top is the Sharpening. If you do not know, press the Alt button at the top then move the slider to the right. I love doing that...

[lovelife65]

Just to remind myself too of the same...and also that in Camera Raw we also have several ways to see if an image will be good in B/W is to go to the Sharpening window (?) Two rows to the right of the basic editing, at the top is the Sharpening. If you do not know, press the Alt button at the top then move the slider to the right. I love doing that...

Thanks Izzie,
I do use some of the tools in lightroom, and have some decent presets. Mostly try to edit as much as needed to improve, but not go over the top to where it looks like a Kinkaid painting . A lot of people do love that, but it's just not for me.
At some point, I'd like to learn Photoshop a little more.

[BrianA61]

I like the color and the mono version with the darkened barn and lighter bg and higher contrast. I'm also drawn to old barns like a moth to a porch light. I find the really old ones (and just old buildings in general) very photogenic. Guess since I'm getting older, I like old things.

[JBW]

Donald is the resident B&W guru. Check out his site. You just might become inspired. Sure worked for me

[lovelife65]

Donald is the resident B&W guru. Check out his site. You just might become inspired. Sure worked for me

I will do that . Love B&W if done well....especially for street and some landscapes.