The fisherman's grandson

[carl_valiquet]

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5 hours ago, StS said:

Composition and tonal control is outstanding in the first. I like the colours in the second picture.

Stefan

Thank you Stefan. The D-Lux 7does have a certain look (My wife's camera.)

[Jon Warwick]

On 2/27/2022 at 8:41 PM, StS said:

Composition and tonal control is outstanding in the first. 

Stefan

Yes, that was also my thoughts.

To carl_valiquet, the tonality you've achieved here really is fantastic and very filmic. Any insight into how you did the conversion, eg, silver efex etc?

[carl_valiquet]

14 hours ago, Jon Warwick said:

Yes, that was also my thoughts.

To carl_valiquet, the tonality you've achieved here really is fantastic and very filmic. Any insight into how you did the conversion, eg, silver efex etc?

Hello Jon. Thank you for your comment. I use a program called Exposure 7 (I think there is a new version Exposure 7 X ). Once I have applied traditional darkroom techniques to the color image, like dodging, burning, contrast and exposure, I send the image to Exposure 7 and apply the different B&W film options till I find one that suits the image. Then I tweak the black and white image to my liking. During my many years of being a darkroom assistant and a commercial photographer , my preferred media was black & white. And being able to apply masks, dodge and burn in specific areas, helps me make « traditional darkroom » prints more easily. Regards. Carl.

[M Kenya]

Wonderful