Creativity

I find myself being pulled more and more into the black and white world. I have been going through my catalog and picking out the odd image that may eventually find it’s way into this project. The fun thing about black and white is that it has no connection to reality. Post-processing plays a big role and therefore, you own creativity. I have always said that the taking of the photo is only the beginning of the whole process of photography, the other half being the actual post processing of the photograph.

I really enjoy a moody and dramatic photo. To me, that makes the ultimate photo To me, this image is just about the perfect candidate to become a black and white with it’s basic lack of colour in the first place.

Photo of the Week #228

I have always been a person who cropped to a standard aspect ratio, you know, 8x10, 16x20, 36x24, that sort of thing. The main reason was so in the event I wanted to print the images, it would be easy to obtain matts, frames and glass for framing. Odd sized photos meant custom Matts at least and therefore, more cash. You know how many images I’ve actually framed? Not many.

The image below was used in a “Critique Night” at my local club and it was suggested to me that the photo may be stronger if I brought the bottom up a little closer to the cliff. Originally, I left a significant strip of water between the camera and the cliff. I gave it a look when I got home and this is the result.

As always, would love to hear comments and constructive criticism.