Aspirations in Black and White
by Lois Bryan
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Aspirations in Black and White
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography / Digital Art
Description
I'd like to dedicate this image to two very special members of the Fine Art America community: David Bearden ( http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/david-bearden.html ) and Steve Harrington ( http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/steve-harrington.html ). Both are amazing artists and both have shown me how to appreciate the beauty of the black and white image. I'm usually all about color .. the more the merrier ... but under the influence of these two gentlemen, I'm learning.
Aspirations has already been uploaded here in a color version ... but I must say I think the architectural elements of line and angle lend themselves well to black and white as well.
Again, my thanks to David and Steve!!
The subject of this image is the capital building of Pennsylvania, located in Harrisburg. Image taken with the Nikon D300 and the 18-200mm vr Nikon lens. Tinkering and texture added in Photoshop CS4 and CS5; some playing around in Capture NX2 and Camera Raw.
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December 5th, 2012
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Comments (25)
Geoff Crego
Enjoy your images in and around Harrisburg, where I do most of my photography. This rear shot of the state capitol in b&w has wonderful composition and texture. Thanks for sharing.
Lois Bryan replied:
A late thanks, Geoff ... we were there on a day that started out rainy and nasty, plus it was a Saturday, so we weren't bothered with too much foot-traffic. I had a blast all around all the different angles ... LOVE architectural photography!!!!
Joyce Dickens
This is such an awesome B&W image dear Lois; I love this point of view, the geometrics, shadows, light, texture....ALL IS SOOO GOOD!!! xoxo Joyce
Lois Bryan replied:
Joyce, thank you so much for your lovely note ... apologies for not seeing it until now!!
Steve Harrington
What a fine image, Lois! B&W is all about tones and you have handled them deftly in this nice composition. Monochrome is quite literally a different way of seeing and I have found Nik Silver Efex an outstanding way to convert images. Do try it and let me know if I can help you with it in any way. I am so pleased and flattered by your dedication, Lois. Thank you! You have brightened my evening. :)
Lois Bryan replied:
Aww, Steve, thank you so much!!! I'm thrilled that you approve ... and I agree ... this is a different way of seeing ... beautifully said!!! I have seen Silver Efex (of course I have color Efex, lol!!) and if I do more of this, I may indeed give Silver a try!!!! And again, I thank YOU!!!!
Lenore Senior
This is absolutely outstanding, as is all your work. The detail and clarity is so incredible. Your dedication is certainly appropriate to David and Steve's excellent work. I love this and give it an instant vote & fave. Praise from you is high praise, indeed.
Lois Bryan replied:
Lenore, bless your heart ... thank you ... you can't know with what trepidation I posted this one ... I'm usually all about color, but with examples such as those we see from David and Steve, I thought it was time to dip a toe into the b&w waters!!! I'm thrilled that you approve!!!!!
Bob Orsillo
Fantastic pov! This is just awesome imagery Lois! v/f/tweet
Lois Bryan replied:
A thumbs up from you, Bob, always makes my day!!!! Thanks so much for dropping by and for your kind words!!
Carla Parris
I like! Great texture/processing, and yes, the subject matter looks good in B & W, as well as color. Your Aspirations might be my Inspiration for a little b & w work, too! v
Guy Ricketts
Wonderful image. I agree, the black and white helps accentuate all the beautiful detail and lines in this photo. vf
Lois Bryan replied:
Thanks so much, Guy!!!! I'm glad you approve ... this was not easy for me to upload, but I like trying new things!!! Thanks again!!!
Kathy Yates
Wonderful work, Lois! Lovely dedication to David and Steve. :)
Lois Bryan replied:
Hi Kathy!!!! Thank you!!! Their artwork has really helped me appreciate b&w!!!!!
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Lois...this look fabulous in B&W!!!!
Lois Bryan replied:
Thanks so much, Beve ... can you believe I uploaded a b&w??? So glad you liked it!!!!
John Kiss
Gorgeous image Lois! I love the contrast, structure and texture to this... Well done! v/f/w
Mick Anderson
You did a fine job on this black and white ! :) f/v
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you, Mick ... I feel like I'm treading on thin ice with b&w ... but I do like trying new things!!!
Carolyn Wright
Amazing Lois, the texture in the sky is awesome!!
Lois Bryan replied:
thanks so much, Carolyn ... when I first got there it was so gray and overcast ... but the clouds started to roll around a bit and the sky got interesting!!!
Mary Timman
Fabulous perspective and B&W. Love it. Voted.
Lois Bryan replied:
Thanks so much, Mary ... this place was so much fun ... we spent a lot of time inside, but I was fascinated with all the angles outside, too!!
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