tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674906358747778592.post3476161934041549171..comments2023-10-23T15:37:14.206+01:00Comments on Richmond upon Thames Daily Photo: Dilemma in B&W - # 09/128Chuckeroonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933397626094422959noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674906358747778592.post-15813344433780132882009-09-19T13:38:55.759+01:002009-09-19T13:38:55.759+01:00Virginia - I don't know who Snapper is, but th...Virginia - I don't know who Snapper is, but that's an excellent idea! A prime lens makes you concentrate on the composition at the time of capture. 50mm stops you falling for easy gimmicks. Of course I also think using film is a good idea. Apart from anything else, you don't end up with 700 images on your hard disk after a short walk in the park.richardhttp://blog.richardtugwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674906358747778592.post-51840551330668968892009-09-15T18:57:58.179+01:002009-09-15T18:57:58.179+01:00I see your point, although I find it very pleasin...I see your point, although I find it very pleasing and peaceful. BW is hard, and I am using it a lot less than I once did. Maybe I"m 'in my "color period" or some such. I want to see this in color. I'll be back. <br /><br />BTW, Snapper is trying to convince me to try BW film with a 50mm lens for a year!!! I'm going to give it a go in January I think. I'll start with a month and see how it works. It'll be interesting to see if I can raise my photography up a notch or two. What are your thoughts, C? I'd like to hear it. You can email me if you wish.<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674906358747778592.post-53736477478689216082009-09-14T16:42:39.659+01:002009-09-14T16:42:39.659+01:00I have the same problems photographing subjects fo...I have the same problems photographing subjects for black and white.<br /><br />I have found that if the sky is white or grey then it's a black and white photo day! <br /><br />It can help if subjects are more 'compartmentised' for black and white images so things stand out more. Not sure what you think of that though. For example, in your photo would it help if the trees in the reflection had more sky between them and the foreground bushes?Richmondhttp://www.richmondparklondon.co.uk/photos/deerstandoff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com