JJ's Photoblog
a lighter shade of pale
Posted by JJ (Jersey City, United States) on 28 November 2008 in Landscape & Rural.
Another shot from my morning quick stroll through Central Park
This one I processed black and white, So havent over saturated the colors like I did for yesterdays post :)
Thanks for the critiques yesterday commenting on the saturation, I did over do it on that shot and have to learn to try and keep it real looking
Thank you for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate all your comments, and welcome any critique as I am learning the art of photography, and having a blast with it
Getting ready for a work trip from the 29th so may not be able to check all your posts but will do as and when I can
@Sidney: Thanks for comment, yes it does look a bit creepy with the B&W and vignette, sort of what I was aiming for lOL
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is a great image. Love the bridge and the ducks.
28 Nov 2008 6:08am
@Steve Rice: Thanks, Central Park is such a wonderful place, I love walking through there when I can, a pity work keeps me from going there as much as I would like
Nicholas from Shah Alam, Malaysia
Would prefer if the photo crop off more of the bottom. Just slightly so that it starts from the grass on the right hand side of the photo. nice shot though and nice processing. I didn't think ystd's shot was overly saturated. The image is up to interpretation but doesn't mean all shots must reflect reality :)
28 Nov 2008 6:39am
@Nicholas: Thanks for the comment and suggestion, I did try a crop similar to what you suggested but for me I preferred this crop
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, United States
I really like this in BW. It has a rdefinite vintage quality to it, enhanced by the vignetting in the corners. Well done. Also, IMO yesterday's image was brilliant...in color AND interpretation.
28 Nov 2008 6:58am
@Suzanne: Thanks for your comment, seems thats the great thing about photography everyone has there own preferences so I guess there never ever any 100% right or wrong way to do something
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Well this gets my vote of confidence!!! Lovely vintage image JJ. I can see what Nicholas means about croping but then I think you would lose some of the reflection and light at the foot of the image. Its great we all have diferent visions of images:-) Good one mate!
28 Nov 2008 7:46am
@Linerberry: Thanks Liners, Appreciate you comment
Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece
Wow that's an ideal place to live! Great photo!
28 Nov 2008 9:33am
@Elena Kotrotsou: I do love visiting Central Park, it always amazes me it can look in shots like your in the country but in reality your surrounding by Skyscrapers
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Much prefer this to the oversaturated version, cool processing!
28 Nov 2008 9:38am
@DaveB: Thanks, I agree I prefer this one also
@BoB: Thanks Bob
Kathryn from Warburton, Australia
beautiful scene! i like it just the way it is! i really must go to this park one day!
28 Nov 2008 10:46am
@Kathryn: Thanks :) I try to get to the Park at least once or twice helps me forget I
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
YES. This BW shot is much much better. I don't agree with Nicholas, about what photos must reflect. In my opinion it depends on what you want to show. If you're showing a nature photo, well it must be as close as possible to what you see (animals, landscapes, etc). Others there's no limit, but also depends on the purpose it is used.
This is my vision of things, and it's just an opinion.
28 Nov 2008 11:32am
@Rui: Thanks Rui, thats the interesting thing I am seeing from comments on yesterday and todays post of mine, its clearly all in the eye of the beholder so many contrasting views
Mary from United States
Wow !!I really love it in black and white....quite a romantic feel to it. This is excellant, JJ ?
28 Nov 2008 11:42am
@Mary: Thanks Mary :)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
A beautiful and very romantic image... really good in b/w!
28 Nov 2008 11:49am
@Nina: Thanks Nina :)
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I agree with Kathryn - like it just the way it is - I like the expanse of water, I feel it adds to the whole "feel" of the photo - nicely done
28 Nov 2008 11:51am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: Thanks Sharon, :)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
JJ - without question an absolutely brilliant image - congratulations, this one I would frame! On the question of saturation, one has to be careful, but one also has to recognise that not all of us see the image as we do because of different screen types, etc. I also thought that yesterday's shot was a touch over-saturated, but then again, we don't see things in black and white either, but that doesn't detract from this wonderful shot.
28 Nov 2008 11:59am
@dobbino: Thanks Dobbino, appreciate your thoughts on this :)
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Very attractive tones, JJ. What a great idea to do it in b&w. I don't think I would have seen that possibility for it, myself.
28 Nov 2008 12:04pm
@Andrew Gould: Thanks for the visit and comment Andrew
@Anita: Thanks Anita
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
A very interesting photo. It really makes you look for a while to view everything!
28 Nov 2008 1:59pm
@Earnest: Thanks Earnest, this is one of my favorite areas of the park
FLOOG from United Kingdom
This is a marvellous image, so perfect in mono. A timeless quality
28 Nov 2008 3:24pm
bisha from Saitama, Japan
Such a different mood from the previous shot! It's really lovely here in B&W.
28 Nov 2008 3:25pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
There is one century between today and yesterday, but both have an evident appeal.
Here I like the tree reflection playing with the bridge shape, very poetic.
SwissCharles
28 Nov 2008 3:39pm
don from United States
A fine composition with the water reflections and bridge behind. Very nice shot. Looks great in B&W.
28 Nov 2008 3:47pm
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
well you got yourself an interesting little bridge too! reminds me of 3 billy goats gruff :) niiiice b&w
28 Nov 2008 5:07pm
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
Wonderful composition and great B&W landscape shot. I really like the ducks all lined up on the rock. Excellent!
28 Nov 2008 5:29pm
Charles from New York, United States
Beautiful shot from a nice part of the park. Looks great in b&w too.
28 Nov 2008 5:41pm
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Awesome photo! I like the subjects and the soft focus in the distance. Also like the vignette!
28 Nov 2008 6:32pm
PeterFH from Gothenburg, Sweden
Excellent B&W picture, I also like the vignetting. Very moody picture.
28 Nov 2008 7:47pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Nice shot, the vignetting gives it an antique feel.
28 Nov 2008 8:03pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
That is terrific processing. Very cool composition.
28 Nov 2008 8:17pm
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
beautiful JJ I love this and I loved yesterdays I dont think that it needs to be toned down. Will get onto the project where in the world is... After christmas so that everyone is settled down again and the summer hols are over here
28 Nov 2008 9:30pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Stunning photography JJ! Your title is really so perfect with the ebb and flow of these tones, and the way the eye of the viewer soaks it all in. I love this.
28 Nov 2008 9:31pm
Pixim from Nice, France
This passage in the B&W also allows to return this peaceful and timeless place. I always like so much these ducks on the rock, with it more their cousins on the water. The bridge becomes magic by your framing Bravo ;)
28 Nov 2008 9:42pm
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Grat composition, a romantic scenary with a good b/w and a great light. The reflection is splendid.
28 Nov 2008 10:37pm
Camiller from Lisboa, Portugal
Beautiful B&W!
Great composition and lighting. Love your scale of greys.
28 Nov 2008 10:38pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Nice poëtic picture. I love the soft tones in this case. Very peaceful athmosphere.
28 Nov 2008 11:03pm
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
This is pretty... Central Park is one place I would LOVE to go to one day... I do prefer the B/W though... just my opinion...
28 Nov 2008 11:36pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Lovely nostalgic kind of shot, the vignette works very well.
29 Nov 2008 1:39am
Les from Lincoln, United States
Love it! I liked yesterday's quite well, but this has so much more emotion and depth.
29 Nov 2008 2:18am
One from Açores, Portugal
Truly a wonderful composition in B & W, I like very much reflections on the water.
The title reminds me a song of Procol Harum.
29 Nov 2008 2:18am
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
This works very well. A splendid B&W. Well done.
29 Nov 2008 2:40am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A tribute to Manet's painting ? A beautiful shot.
29 Nov 2008 9:49am
Liang from San Francisco, United States
I would love to take a stroll in central park the next time I visit NYC. Great BW processing and nice capture! =D
30 Nov 2008 10:32pm
Conflagratio from Valencia, Spain
Lovely vignette and bw process on this scene. Great!
1 Dec 2008 8:12pm
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
I prefer the b&w, but then, I often prefer the b&w version of an image.
1 Dec 2008 9:45pm
Pentax K200D
1/45 second
F/4.0
ISO 400
49 mm (35mm equiv.)