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...when I started my journey into monochrome photography. Here are some tips I'd love to share with you today. Please be aware, this is intended not for professionals.
Low ISO
Low ISO is particularly important when it comes to black and white photography where noise created by ISO can be obvious. Reduce your ISO. A lower ISO means your sensor is less sensitive to light, but is also less likely to create noise.
LEFT A noisy image of tomatoes. RIGHT Same image with reduced level of noise.
Tonal Varieties/Contrast
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Tonal Varieties/Contrast are vital elements that can give interest to your black and white photos. These elements can lead the viewer's eye into your image. Because you can't use colour the contrast and tonal varieties become the more important.
Symmetrical Patterns
Symmetrical patterns are interesting in black and white photography.
Lighting
A good lighting, side lighting or light from any one direction can create more impact in a black and white photograph.
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Lines
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Lines look good in black and white images and help direct the eye by adding a new dimension to a photograph.
I'm a big fan of colour photography, but I do enjoy immensely black and white pictures. Often I find black and white can save an otherwise "lost" image in colour, too. ;)
Oh well, black and white photography is fun!
My dears, Hope you have an awesome weekend! xx
Oh well, black and white photography is fun!
My dears, Hope you have an awesome weekend! xx
Muito lindas e essas das folha ao chão, ficaram geniais! beijos,chica
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, Betty! Your B&W images all beautiful! I can not pick a favorite because they are all favorites. Wishing you a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tips, i knew none of these.. i rarely do black and white but will give it another try since this might make me like them better. the iso makes sense.
ReplyDeleteColor has its place, but I do love to see B&W photos. These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely weekend, Betty.
Happy Friday Betty and thank you so much for these great tips. I didn't know about the low ISO but now that you mention it, it makes a lot of sense.
ReplyDeleteThanks for some great tips.
ReplyDeleteLoving these photos but then I think there is something about images captured in black and white
and think it quite sad that more and more people seem to be taking pictures using their mobile phones.
Black & White adds a dramatic dimension, and I need to explore this more. It is helpful to know that it is especially important here to keep the ISO as low as possible.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I just got a new camera and am playing around to figure it out. I have to learn about ISO and noise and all that stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the tips! I have been meaning to shoot more in black and white since I only do color. But I love black and white photos!
ReplyDeleteI didn't knew these tips!Thanks for the information.Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat lesson, Betty
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so many lovelies in this bunch! the roses spilling down was an excellent example of tonal qualities. thanks for the lessons!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have mastered the black and white!
ReplyDeleteB&W is always so beautiful ! it's nice to share your tips
ReplyDeletehave a happy weekend
I have never done a black and white but I might give it a whirl. sandie
ReplyDeleteHi Betty Very helpful tips. I am trying some b&w shots, some work 9I think) some don't. Loved all of your shots Many thaks. Margaret
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how vibrant a skilled photographer like you can make black and white pictures. These really draw me in. Excellent photos, Betty.
ReplyDeletexoRobyn
Wow, the importance of images is really brilliant, you are superb, cheers Betty.
ReplyDeleteEntiendo poco de fotografía con lo cual me quedo apretando el botón y buscando un buen encuadre, pero hay que decir que tus imágenes son muy creativas y buenas.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Awesome photos!
ReplyDeletePlease invite me, I do want to taste!
Wowww love your pictures !!!....happy weekend...love Ria..x !
ReplyDeleteAlways love black and white, thanks for sharing!
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I love black and white and need to try your tips, yours certainly came out lovely. That church is awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful muted tones and exquisite light, impressive! Great photos!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for these excellent tips. Your photos show that you have learned these lessons well.
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ReplyDeleteGives you a real lesson. Congratulations on the quality
ReplyDeletethe black & white photos that I really like. hug
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...ciao cara Betty, io non sono per niente un bravo fotografo, ma amo molto guardare le belle fotografie, come le tue in bianco e nero...buon week end e abbraccio...
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and I like the photographs.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos Betty! I love B&W.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the link to my blog in this post!
Hi Betty, I don't do much in B&W ---but you are really really good at it. I don't always like B&W photos --but I DO like yours. They are terrific.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
You really know your stuff!
ReplyDeleteThose are incredible! I've never heard "noisy" in reference to tomatoes. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Betty, I like very much this excellent series of photographies in black and white; they are very good. I like the accused that you have applied to him.
ReplyDeleteI wish you happy weekend.
An embrace. Ramon
Wow -- these pictures are a work of art!
ReplyDeleteOlá Betty; excelentes fotografias a preto e branco....
ReplyDeleteCumprimentos
My photos are SO reliant on colour as the main attraction that I've always been a bit scared of the emphasis on the subject that is necessary to B&W!
ReplyDeleteBut, you've shown us all how it's done!! Have a great weekend!!
Lots of beautiful photos! I like the one with all the trees.
ReplyDeleteBut just cannot imagine if the world comes in just black and white.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are stunning. I need to shoot more in b/w!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous photos! When I was a student, way back in the 1980s I used to only use black and white because I loved the grainy effect you can get. Since going mostly digital, I haven't experimented, although my husband has, with great results.i must try . . . .
ReplyDeletewow, magnificent photos. Thanks for your advise.
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These are all wonderful!
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Wonderful tips! I find it to be challenging for sure. I remember the days of film (not even that long ago for me) that I'd just shoot it with b&w film and not even know what I'd get. Now with Photoshop, I generally do conversions. And not always well! I can't grasp what is true black and white and what is a bit yellow or a bit blue or too gray. sigh. One day.
ReplyDeleteThese are terrific! I'm not a professional, barely even a snap shot photographer. I'm sending this post link to my fine art photog hubby and his mentor, another fine art fotog, both of whom prefer B/W.
ReplyDeleteDear Betty,thank you for your tips!!I realy did'nt knew some of these!!!!I'm still learning with photography!!The iso is nery importing as i see!!!Hope you have a lovely week!!!Φιλάκια!!!!!Νά περνάς καλά!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, and very interesting!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! I am no photographer, but I do appreciate looking at great photography from others!
ReplyDeleteHey friend. Just stopping by to say hello. Miss you!!
ReplyDeleteSome fantastic black and white work. Thanks for sharing the tips as well. I have started a bit on monochrome work but still need to improve a lot and your tips will be very helpful.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and wonderful B&w shots!
ReplyDeleteWill keep in mind.Thanks! Hugs!
Fine, educational post, and excellent photos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tips, and these photos are magnificent, Betty!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fantastic day!
Of course, the tips and ideas you've shared are immensely appreciated...I must say I appreciated and ENJOYED all your monochrome images. They're striking, they're soft and serene, they're beautiful, they're extraordinary!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great entry, filled with so many wonderful tips!!
ReplyDeleteand some beautiful images!!
i have never photographed in b&w!!
So beautiful and creative, I enjoyed them all! :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Betty. Thank you for stopping by Ocala (Florida) Photos and for you kind comments!
ReplyDeleteI've been engaged in photography for many years and not so long ago developed all my own film and did all my own printing. Then digital came along. I said it was no good and wouldn't last. First time I've ever been wrong! Just kidding!
But I used to do a lot of b&w. Then, I realized I was missing color in my life so switched to doing mostly color. :)
Seriously, b&w can be beautiful. I still do some of it occasionally...it's a lot easier these days than it was in the darkroom!
Best wishes to you!
Hi Betty...Thanks for the sweet comment om my daughter and granddaughter's photos...They Loved Cozumel!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos! Gorgeous!
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A great Blog to help photographers - most interesting shots - very captivating
ReplyDeleteI love these photos and the tips. I've never taken many black and white photos but after reading this I want to go out and try some
ReplyDeleteI read the rules/guidelines, nod my head, and promptly forget them. Senility is no fun. ;)
ReplyDeleteA magnificent series of black and white photos Betty, and I enjoyed reading the tips. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great day,
Denise
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I love b&w and these images are adorable!Well done!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome post and pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks!:-)
very very cool!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful monochrome!
ReplyDeleteThese b&w images are magical! I love the tips and as a very amateur beginner, I appreciate them!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminders; thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis site was... how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something which helped me.
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What a spectacular Betty!!
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This is beautiful, informative and helpful! Some truly breathtaking and inspiring images in your post.
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