A B/W Photo from Leinekvernene
Mr. Diffley recently wrote an article about “Thinking Black & White” when you shoot photos. This inspired me to find an image that I think works well as B/W, so I found this from the ancient grinding mills at Leine.
One of the buildings at Leinekvernene in Valdres, Norway
If you want to learn more about B/W photography, or just photography in general, I highly recommend Mr. Diffleys blog: http://www.rickdiffleyphotography.com
Related articles
- Think Black and White (www.rickdiffleyphotography.com)
- The Ancient Grinding Mills at Leine, Valdres (cardinalguzman.wordpress.com)
Edit:
Leinekvernene: I brightened up the mill house a bit on request from Mr. Diffley
Ah, you are a good student (wide grin). Good subject matter here with the detail the shed provides and the trees. Two suggestions: I may have brightened up the shed to make it stand out more as the main subject. And, may be added just a little more foreground to lead into the scene.
Thanks for the nice comment and mentioning!!
I love shooting black & white. Post processing is made easier with Nik software Silver Efex Pro. Folks can download it & try it. Plus, it is soooo easy to learn.
May 3, 2012 at 20:54
Thanks. I appreciate your constructive feedback and added a version with a brightened mill house, but I left the foreground alone.
May 3, 2012 at 22:13
Good choice on the brightening, it does make the main subject of the photograph more clear.
May 4, 2012 at 04:35
Yes it does, but I’m also a fan of some darkness and shadows. The sunny side of life is overrated!
May 4, 2012 at 13:07
I agree with you! I have a bad case of the darks myself
May 4, 2012 at 13:10
So, what do you think? Helped or not? One other thing, you could darken the rocks in the front and just to the right of the shed. Sorry I didn’t see that before. OK, I’ll stop (-:
May 4, 2012 at 04:36
I’ll keep it in mind for the next BW shot. I have a lot of shots that probably will benefit from a little Black & White spa treatment
May 4, 2012 at 12:51
Nice shot, is that a lake at the background?
May 3, 2012 at 20:54
There is a lake nearby, but not in this photo.
May 3, 2012 at 22:15
Maybe I am reading too much in the photo
…your pictures carry a lot of stories and life that just oozes through.
May 3, 2012 at 22:26
Very nice! Will check out the link. Some pictures are just ‘begging‘ for b/w..
May 3, 2012 at 21:17
I think you did a great job with your BW:
http://colderweather.net/2012/05/04/black-and-white/
May 4, 2012 at 12:46
thank you so much
May 4, 2012 at 12:54
That’s cute. I’d love to go to Norway.
May 3, 2012 at 23:32
You’re always welcome. I volunteer to show you Oslo
May 4, 2012 at 13:00
When I clicked to enlarge the photo it just made it feel so comfortable and soft. Almost as if I had put on sunglasses on a bright day and the view was softened. Strange effect, but that’s how it felt to me. Great photo!
May 4, 2012 at 03:02
Thanks a lot Angeline. The place itself is actually pretty comfortable & soft.
May 4, 2012 at 13:02
Beautiful header
Loved the b/w photo..and the second one looks like there is more sunlight…..loved both versions though
May 4, 2012 at 04:36
Glad you like my headers
Would be awesome to go there during the summer for a swim in the dam under the waterfall (there’s a waterfall there, but it’s not visible on this photo).
May 4, 2012 at 13:04
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Yes, the brightening really tightens the image. Thanks for the pointer.
May 4, 2012 at 12:44
Thanks for commenting Richard & no problem! I found the article informative & useful.
May 4, 2012 at 13:08
I like both versions equally but I think Mr. D. is right. Most people will favour the one with the brightened mill.
The mill in the woods is a great subject of focus. Print and frame this one, Cardinal. Market it. It’s really good.
May 6, 2012 at 18:39
Wow! Thanks a lot Allan
Not sure if people would pay for it if I printed & framed the photo, but thanks for a great compliment!
May 6, 2012 at 20:06