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May 04, 2008
Photos From Last Night
Taken in a dark nightclub with a 35-135mm lens, flash at low burst. Joe is a local musician who is genuinely nice and quite interesting. He kindly posed for me.
Same setup as before with flash and lens. Now, if you're wondering why the side by side or why even go with a different version, I love color, but there's a certain something about B&W that makes me happy. Of course, I didn't do the standard B&W conversion here because that would so...normal. I'm anything but.
Both of the B&W images were altered to look as though I'd used a platinum process. I like this version of B&W imaging because it's a bit warmer in tone and because it definitely has a certain "age" appeal. It also brings shadows and light into a whole different level of play. I find it fascinating. To see what a photographer who uses this process for real (as opposed to using editing software to cheaply replicate pretend results), check out Tom Millea.
Not convinced about the difference in the B&W options? I thought as much. Okay, here's what I mean. You pick the one you think has more depth and warmth. Or go with whichever one you like best.
On the left is the platinum process version of the image and on the right is a standard black and white conversion of the same color image.
Posted by Da Goddess at May 4, 2008 02:17 PM
Comments
I like the color versions. But not by much. The second pose I like more. There's more of him in the photo. More of his character.
Of the paired B&Ws, I like the one on the left.
I'm weird :-)
What an interesting, lived-in face he has.
Posted by: LGD at May 4, 2008 05:19 PM
Duly noted that you like the color shots best. I think I like them, too. And I've also taken note of a vote for the platinum version in B&W.
Isn't his face wonderful? It goes with his very comfortable and open demeanor.
Posted by: Da Goddess at May 4, 2008 10:48 PM