Menindee Lake 2, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

Please open both photos in new tabs for the better versions.
Yesterday's 2 photos were in colour and Gyorgy suggested that they would also look great in B&W. So here are another 2 photos from my afternoon visit to Menindee Lake both taken in similar areas to yesterday's photos. Don't forget the WS.
The B&W conversions were done with Silver Efex Pro 2.
Sunset in a couple of days.

ikeharel, Fis2, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, clic, jhm, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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pajaran (114891) 2021-09-02 21:54

Pozdrav.

Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo rastinje i deo jezera, dobro pokazano sa lepim kontrastom, perspeketivom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa belim oblacima koji dolaze, lepa crno bela fotografija.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja

jemaflor (146274) 2021-09-02 23:28

Hi Ian,
Impressive landscape with these trees, branches and water, well framed, photogenic contrast in b&, well managed, interesting post, tfs.

jang (2001) 2021-09-02 23:31

Hi Ian
If an artificial lake like a huge ocean was built in the middle of Australia, it would no longer be desertified and grasslands and forests would be created.

Fis2 (169709) 2021-09-03 1:14

Witaj Lan!
A very nice B&W picture.
Good framing and composition.
View makes impression.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

holmertz (101980) 2021-09-03 2:00

Hello Ian,
This looks good in B&W, but the colour versions were even more to my taste.
Regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (171220) 2021-09-03 2:50

Hi Ian,

A similar shot to yesterday but with the starkness and graphism of b&w. Once again good silhouettes of the trees, nice reflections, and excellent tonal range and sharpness. Tfs!

pierrefonds (113572) 2021-09-03 4:48

Hi Ian,

The wideness of the area is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details of the trees looking like sculptures. The black and white is giving a good contrast to the scene. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Royaldevon (85606) 2021-09-03 5:47

Hello Ian,

B&W certainly works well with shots like these.
The contrast and the drama is accentuated.

I cannot help seeing what a described previously, that the silhouetted trees appear like elegant dancers, playing out an emotional story.

My warm regards,
Bve :-)

clic (76) 2021-09-03 5:48

Hello Ian
Temptation is strong :)
Due to this phenomenal outcome, I visited Silver Efex Pro and might try the 'test" version even though the software is rather expensive for a few impeccable pictures, at least for me!
Thanks for this magnificent prize winner!
Cheers

lousat (138599) 2021-09-03 10:07

Hi Ian,the perfect sceneries for an attempt in back and white,a nd the result is amazing,2 great pics filtered in this perfect way after the color versions of your last post,well done! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

GyurMaster (24668) 2021-09-03 11:32

Hello Ian,

Thank you for your time for converting these shots into BW! I think that it worth the effort both of them really spectacular. What is more, I like the WS photo better, for the branch in the fg. It somehow gives a bit more sense of depth.

I had to fave it.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-09-03 19:04

Hi Ian
Interesting perspective, lines and shapes of the skeletal branches. Clarity and tonal range combined make this a fine exposure and still looks punchy in black and white. Well done
Best regards

mkamionka (73344) 2021-09-03 23:23

Hi Ian,
yes the effect it stunning although I personally prefer the color version. This is an incredible scenery, quite extraordinary.
Great reportage,
M

jhm (211734) 2021-09-04 8:53

Hello Ian,

You chose a very well panorama view.
Excellent depth and perspective picture.
The trees and vegetation in water are good photographed, but a pity for future.
Composition and presentation are superb.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

jmdias (114262) 2021-09-05 2:46

ian

these views are marvelous. excellent idea to post a B&W version, this added a special artistic and graphic mood to the compo. a special place and moment. excellent job.

take care

jorge

PaulVDV (62802) 2021-09-09 3:26

Hello Ian,
Yes, they look great in b&w.
Fantastic with the many silhouettes of the trunks and branches with a light sky and water on their background.
I also like the composition with the fallen trunks in the foreground in your WS.
Best regards, Paul

mcmtanyel (67635) 2021-09-30 17:26

Hello Ian,
Yes, converting to B&W does "add" to the artistic quality of these photos. It is interesting how taking away color can add, sometimes less is more.
Regards,
MT