There is colour Red Blue and Green or its secondary Magenta Cyan and Yellow. Then there is Grey Scale which we think of as Black and White. When we change the colour into B&W we are not making B&W in the same manner achieved with Negative Film. The resolution of the three layers, lens or negative is different. This difference gives a RBG base less lines or dots per unit measure. To put it another way, it changes the apparent contrast to make the B&W look bolder than a real B&W could. So the B&W half shows better detail. Generally a dull colour pic can look better changed to B&W There are other factors too. If the Orange half had been Cyan it would look better again. My Choice? Depends on what its use is.
In a shot like this, with large 'flat' spaces, the detail is provided mainly by the colour, I don't think B&W works so well. B&W works better in shots with lots of detail and contrasts.
The first half of this photo to your left Bill, the coloured part is as it was taken in very little light at the end of day sitting on a second lazyboy and shooting towards the boat. Yes I was in the water lol with a wet back side. The black and white part of the photo was manipulated in a Flickr program called Picnik and then the frame was applied. Seeing what I have done here and writing about it with such precise technical knowledge reinforces the expansive knowledge that you have gleaned from your photographic business. I have enjoyed the knowledge you have shared here and Thank You Bill.
As for the usage of this photo, here it is used more as a metaphor so to speak and is actually not just about a photo which is fairly calming in it's own right but also it is about the way we in our own lives choose to view all that we see and hear around us daily. Some will see only Black and White or conservatively if you like, with no thought given to all the grey areas that exist between the black and white of their own thinking or point of view. Where as, others might see the bright side of a situation with 'rose coloured glasses' as the idiom goes. Usually and with this point of view, there is a hint of optimism. Mostly though we all fluctuate between these two views unless we choose to wear those rose coloured glasses ( idiom ) daily and things just might look and become, more pleasant.
That is really neat - beautiful pic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anders and your choice is?
ReplyDeleteI think they're equally good, dear!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree Anders but philosophically speaking
ReplyDeletesometimes I love to wear my rose coloured glasses
Quite an interesting edit, also a philosophy that begs a good debate. LOL
ReplyDeletelol I out those glasses on sometimes too! both are serene and calming!
ReplyDeletelol very cool we always see to think along the same track;)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I think I like the before best but
ReplyDeleteRose colored glasses, mmm, the words are good and the pic too thanks .
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how the colours express feelings. On the left it looks very warm and inviting, on the right just a little bit threatening, but a very good idea.
ReplyDeletehttp://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/1498/Creative_Challenge_131_Black_and_White
Very creative, Milli.....I'll look thru the rose colored glasses !
ReplyDeleteCreative Challenge #131 ~ Black and White ~
Cool pic xx ah to be in the sunshine
ReplyDeleteCool!
ReplyDeleteThere is colour Red Blue and Green or its secondary Magenta Cyan and Yellow.
ReplyDeleteThen there is Grey Scale which we think of as Black and White.
When we change the colour into B&W we are not making B&W in the same manner achieved with Negative Film.
The resolution of the three layers, lens or negative is different.
This difference gives a RBG base less lines or dots per unit measure.
To put it another way, it changes the apparent contrast to make the B&W look bolder than a real B&W could.
So the B&W half shows better detail.
Generally a dull colour pic can look better changed to B&W
There are other factors too.
If the Orange half had been Cyan it would look better again.
My Choice? Depends on what its use is.
In a shot like this, with large 'flat' spaces, the detail is provided mainly by the colour, I don't think B&W works so well. B&W works better in shots with lots of detail and contrasts.
ReplyDeleteso seemingly simple and yet intricately deep. Well spoken.
ReplyDeleteLooks a bit like Hallets Cove Mills.......
ReplyDeletebewdifullerest piccy..................
How kewl....I never thought to do this in picnik.....I might have to try this!
ReplyDeletehmmmmm.. tough choice :P.. great entry!
ReplyDeletehttp://jacobofftheladder.multiply.com/journal/item/737/Creative_Challenge_131._Black_and_White_With_Changes?replies_read=4
Very neat....I prefer rose colored specs. Thanks for sharing this idea Milli.
ReplyDeletemmmmmm....
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!!
Oh, what a clever take on the theme. Life is not always so clearly delineated, eh?
ReplyDeleteI have to agree V....there is more than meets the eye here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Danette, it can surely serve to see it both ways.
ReplyDeleteRoflol I thought that too when I saw yours Baz.
ReplyDeleteI thought that you might Lynda.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie.
ReplyDeleteSpot on with your comment here Pat, now place this theory into every day living.
ReplyDeleteSmiles at Linda and knew you would.
ReplyDeleteQuite another way to look at things..Thanks Cin.
ReplyDeleteThanks Spaceeagle.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Nic...maybe just look at the bigger picture and see it both ways with fun in mind.
ReplyDeleteThe first half of this photo to your left Bill, the coloured part is as it was taken in very little light at the end of day sitting on a second lazyboy and shooting towards the boat. Yes I was in the water lol with a wet back side.
ReplyDeleteThe black and white part of the photo was manipulated in a Flickr program called Picnik and then the frame was applied.
Seeing what I have done here and writing about it with such precise technical knowledge reinforces the expansive knowledge that you have gleaned from your photographic business.
I have enjoyed the knowledge you have shared here and Thank You Bill.
As for the usage of this photo, here it is used more as a metaphor so to speak and is actually not just about a photo which is fairly calming in it's own right but also it is about the way we in our own lives choose to view all that we see and hear around us daily. Some will see only Black and White or conservatively if you like, with no thought given to all the grey areas that exist between the black and white of their own thinking or point of view. Where as, others might see the bright side of a situation with 'rose coloured glasses' as the idiom goes. Usually and with this point of view, there is a hint of optimism. Mostly though we all fluctuate between these two views unless we choose to wear those rose coloured glasses ( idiom ) daily and things just might look and become, more pleasant.
I agree Mitchy Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Grey Poet for looking beneath the surfaces.
ReplyDeleteIt is local to here, only a short distance away Peter..Thank You so much.
ReplyDeleteI love picnik it's such fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacob it surely can be.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Steve...thought that you might.
ReplyDeleteSmiles.
ReplyDeleteIt most definately is not Jo..thanks for taking a good looksy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tess.
ReplyDeleteVery creative, Milli! Both the before and the after are simply beautiful!
ReplyDeletehttp://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/1202/CREATIVE_CHALLENGE_BLACK_AND_WHITE
Delightful contrast, Milli! And rose-colored or b&w, the view is beautiful!
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