Random Photo Thread: The Sequel

[GotGarlic]

I was doing some black and white conversions for the monthly assignment on a photo website, and this one just really grabbed me. I took this a couple of years ago, and the color version is good, but after converting, adjusting, and cropping, this look really works for me.

I realize that some people just don't get monochrome photos in this age of Instagram and Facebook, but I've always enjoyed viewing some the works of the early master photographers, and I try in my humble way to emulate them.

This is my take on Pilot Peak, on the Montana/Wyoming border east of Yellowstone Park.

It's beautiful, Rick. Very dramatic.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

...I realize that some people just don't get monochrome photos in this age of Instagram and Facebook...

I have two words for those kind of people: Ansel Adams. Unless you want to toss in a hyphenated name: Margaret Bourke-White. Although I had known of Adams before I met Himself, he was the one who mentioned Bourke-White. I guess I got lucky with one of my photos and it looked like a poor-man's version of hers - the Cleveland Terminal Tower as seen through an arch of a bridge in The Flats.

No matter what "those" people think, I think you have a terrific composition.

 

[Addie]

I was doing some black and white conversions for the monthly assignment on a photo website, and this one just really grabbed me. I took this a couple of years ago, and the color version is good, but after converting, adjusting, and cropping, this look really works for me.

I realize that some people just don't get monochrome photos in this age of Instagram and Facebook, but I've always enjoyed viewing some the works of the early master photographers, and I try in my humble way to emulate them.

This is my take on Pilot Peak, on the Montana/Wyoming border east of Yellowstone Park.

I think black and white monochrome pictures can tell a more intensive story than those in color. When you look at some of the faces taken during the 30's during the Depression, their emotional pain and hopelessness show in those black and white pictures. No words are necessary.

 

[Just Cooking]

Excellent photo, RP.. I grew up with black and white photography and have always had an appreciation of those who present it well..

Ross

 

[Cooking Goddess]

I took a couple of quick cellphone shots just before we left the Night Market that was in Cleveland's old Chinatown area as it was closing up.

 

[GotGarlic]

Looks like a fun place, CG! [emoji2]

 

[TATTRAT]

From Blackwater Falls, Davis County, WV

 

[LPBeier]

Our little Monkey living up to her name as usual!

 

[GotGarlic]

This has been a problem with cats for a very long time

 

[LPBeier]

This has been a problem with cats for a very long time
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[buckytom]

I heard something about a boxing match last night...

 

[dragnlaw]

HA! Bagged it! Got one up on yuh... You'll never find me. hehehe

 

[LPBeier]

I heard something about a boxing match last night...

What a sweetie, Bucky T!

 

[LPBeier]

HA! Bagged it! Got one up on yuh... You'll never find me. hehehe

I love the white paws!

 

[CharlieD]

View from our hotel window. Waking up to this is a dream.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Nice view, Charlie! Enjoy your view - and your vacation.

TAT, I love waterfall photos. Very pretty.

Love all of the kitties. I miss having one, but still trying to hold off for "later".

I tried uploading a photo of a portion of downtown Cleveland at night, but the site told me it was too big. Um, it was smaller than many others I've posted. I'll figure that DC is just being ornery right now, and I'll try later!

 

[TATTRAT]

Cool old general store, still operating in Rig WV

 

[Andy M.]

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View from our hotel window. Waking up to this is a dream.

Very nice, Charlie. Where is this?

 

[Farmer Jon]

Got to hang out with my granddaughter Sunday. Don't get to see her much. Time flies and before you know it several months have passed.

Uncle Jasper pulled his niece Ava all over in the wagon. They are only a little over a year apart.

 

[Cheryl J]

Loving all these new pics! The kitty ones crack me up. This is one of my fave threads.

Tatt, love the pic of the ol' general store. We have several around here in these parts, your pic reminds me to look some of them up again.

Jon...what cute little babes.

Charlie...enjoy your vacay. You too, CG...hope to see your pic.