I find sepia tone when applied to certain imagery to be more compelling than the same imagery in full color. I've discussed that "phenomenon" (black and white also) many times over the years … might make a good discussion some time.
Almost half a century ago, in the countryside near Killaloe, Ontario. They are the barns behind the farmhouse that I was staying in for a weekend. I had seen the farm was for sale so I talked a msician I knew and his manager into buying it in partnership, but they rarely stayed in it, so I did lots of times during all seasons. In winter I had to chop wood for the pot-bellied stove that kept the main room warm, where I slept, and the trip to the outhouse was frigid. The photo was taken with my Canon F1 SLR on B&W Kodak film, processed, then enlarged and sepia tinted in my Toronto home darkroom.
The big room was a combination of living room, dining room, kitchen and a bed for winter. Besides the pot-bellied stove there was also a beautiful antique wood stove for cooking, that also had a water tank for keeping hot water. No electricity.
In my opinion, when "form" and or "mood" comprise the essence of an image, full color is adistraction -- almost as if it functioned as a layer or translucent veil delaying the ultimate impact of the image itself.
Don't get me wrong, I love color, but there are times when, analogously, a woman's makeup and clothing cover the true beauty of her face and body.
I find it a little hard to see the details in the lighter areas
I doubt it's your screen resolution … I set mine @300dpi … and the loss of detail is intentional on my part … the intent to create an ethereal effect. Not everyone will like it, I realize. Sometimes, it's "back to the drawing board," we'll see with this series … I've already started to push the saturation slightly on the ones I'm working on today.
I always appreciate input … can't always be objective regarding my own work.
Sounds good. Was using a friend's Cannon last weekend for some product testing pictures and I really liked it. Plus my boss were pleased with the picture quality.....
My pleasure to BIRD-en you.
I like the eagle. Stark and imposing.
Thanks, John.
I find sepia tone when applied to certain imagery to be more compelling than the same imagery in full color. I've discussed that "phenomenon" (black and white also) many times over the years … might make a good discussion some time.
As have I.
I wonder if in some cases of sepia tone an antique frame or more vintage appearance would serve the purpose better than a modern one.
For example:
I like that, when was it taken?
Almost half a century ago, in the countryside near Killaloe, Ontario. They are the barns behind the farmhouse that I was staying in for a weekend. I had seen the farm was for sale so I talked a msician I knew and his manager into buying it in partnership, but they rarely stayed in it, so I did lots of times during all seasons. In winter I had to chop wood for the pot-bellied stove that kept the main room warm, where I slept, and the trip to the outhouse was frigid. The photo was taken with my Canon F1 SLR on B&W Kodak film, processed, then enlarged and sepia tinted in my Toronto home darkroom.
The big room was a combination of living room, dining room, kitchen and a bed for winter. Besides the pot-bellied stove there was also a beautiful antique wood stove for cooking, that also had a water tank for keeping hot water. No electricity.
In my opinion, when "form" and or "mood" comprise the essence of an image, full color is a distraction -- almost as if it functioned as a layer or translucent veil delaying the ultimate impact of the image itself.
Don't get me wrong, I love color, but there are times when, analogously, a woman's makeup and clothing cover the true beauty of her face and body.
My six(th) cents on the issue.
Nice subjects, though I find it a little hard to see the details in the lighter areas. Could it be the resolution on my screen?
I accidentally did this with my camera this past summer, as evidenced in one of my series on the Adirondacks.
I find it a little hard to see the details in the lighter areas
I doubt it's your screen resolution … I set mine @300dpi … and the loss of detail is intentional on my part … the intent to create an ethereal effect. Not everyone will like it, I realize. Sometimes, it's "back to the drawing board," we'll see with this series … I've already started to push the saturation slightly on the ones I'm working on today.
I always appreciate input … can't always be objective regarding my own work.
Sounds good. Was using a friend's Cannon last weekend for some product testing pictures and I really liked it. Plus my boss were pleased with the picture quality.....
All of them are very nice.