Steve Ricoh Posted December 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 20, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) M240 35mm/f2 ASPH. Passage by Steve Wales, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 Hi Steve Ricoh, Take a look here Passage . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Steve Ricoh Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted December 20, 2015 Also in B/W: Passage (B-W) by Steve Wales, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 20, 2015 Share #3 Posted December 20, 2015 Another interesting photo, Steve. Like the photo on which I commented previously, this, too, has effective elements of geometry and scale. I'd group it together with the B&W shot that you posted just a few days ago as part of a theme on geometry/scale-centric composition. The B&W is ok but I like the color palette of the first. Of course, this is not on the same level as if it were a color film shot (and you should consider a film M in due course). But for what it is it is lovely and I commend you. I highly doubt the rendition that you've achieve came straight out of the camera like thais, so I commend you PP as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks Adam for your comments and for acting as a sounding board. Coincidentally, my wife favoured the colour (color) version, but I'm aware that the Flickr community seems to have a preference for B/W, a sort of cult following, and this can sway one's judgement. But as you say the colour palette has a value which is immediately lost when converted to monochrome, so my internal pendulum has swung over to agree with both you and my Mrs. Funny that you should mention a film M, guess what I've been doing for the past week or two! I really fancy an MP, but think an M6 is more affordable. The idea will have to percolate for a while, but if a good deal turns up then I may join the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 21, 2015 Share #5 Posted December 21, 2015 Lovely. I prefer the color. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 21, 2015 Share #6 Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks Adam for your comments and for acting as a sounding board. Coincidentally, my wife favoured the colour (color) version, but I'm aware that the Flickr community seems to have a preference for B/W, a sort of cult following, and this can sway one's judgement. But as you say the colour palette has a value which is immediately lost when converted to monochrome, so my internal pendulum has swung over to agree with both you and my Mrs. Funny that you should mention a film M, guess what I've been doing for the past week or two! I really fancy an MP, but think an M6 is more affordable. The idea will have to percolate for a while, but if a good deal turns up then I may join the club. Above all, the wife is ALWAYS right. Even putting this aside, I think that effective color go a long way on Flickr, provided it is put before the right crowd. I quite frankly am lost on most of the B&W "street"-type photography on Flickr. A bunch of people lost in a quid pro quo social loop de loop. Trust you instincts - and above all those of your wife!! Completely understand the percolation on the film; and by no means to you need to splurge for an M6. My first M was an (obviously) old M3, and it takes the same photos as my year-old M-A, which takes the same photos as my ancient IIIg, which take the same photos as my M7. It's all good! Now film choices are a different matter; we'll get to that later... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted December 21, 2015 Share #7 Posted December 21, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Steve, I very much like this shot and the way you framed it. I really can't tell which one I prefer; I find different interesting feel in each! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
42942 Posted December 21, 2015 Share #8 Posted December 21, 2015 Great perspective, light and colors! Yes, I prefer the color version. Tibor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted December 21, 2015 Share #9 Posted December 21, 2015 Steve, perfect frame. You captured the dainty range of colour so well that the B&W Version cannot mirror even if it is also very good. I like the shades of blue and the texture of the glass. The golden light makes it very Special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted December 21, 2015 Share #10 Posted December 21, 2015 Maybe the B&W conversion should be reworked to bring some detail from the very dark portions of the image, specially on her face. The color version is another story. a beauty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted December 21, 2015 Steve, I very much like this shot and the way you framed it. I really can't tell which one I prefer; I find different interesting feel in each! I couldn't make my mind up either, so put both up for comment. Both have a value in their own way, I suppose, but the feedback I'm getting shows a preference for colour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted December 21, 2015 Great perspective, light and colors! Yes, I prefer the color version. Tibor Thank you, I saw this elevated passage from a distance ( I was below it) and knew what I wanted before arriving at the scene. It was a case of waiting for the right person to come through. Probably spent half an hour waiting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted December 21, 2015 Steve, perfect frame. You captured the dainty range of colour so well that the B&W Version cannot mirror even if it is also very good. I like the shades of blue and the texture of the glass. The golden light makes it very Special. Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Iduna! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted December 21, 2015 Maybe the B&W conversion should be reworked to bring some detail from the very dark portions of the image, specially on her face. The color version is another story. a beauty. Thank you for the feedback, Rodrigue. I'll play around with the B/W and see if I can bring out the tones - I'm sure I can, the Leica file has SO much detail, it's amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted December 21, 2015 Share #15 Posted December 21, 2015 Thank you for the feedback, Rodrigue. I'll play around with the B/W and see if I can bring out the tones - I'm sure I can, the Leica file has SO much detail, it's amazing.Of course you can :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted December 21, 2015 Having listened to the advise from Rodrigue, I've deleted the B/W version from Flickr (private view only) and replaced it with the following (apologies for the break in continuity): Passage BW by Steve Wales, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted December 22, 2015 Share #17 Posted December 22, 2015 Steve, yes, now the B&W is also shining and has ist own charme with interesting attractive contrast in shade and Patterns. Thanks for your effort. It was worhtwhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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