Though I have all the books he wrote on exposing and developing negatives and prints, and followed his Zone System meticulously (albeit with a smaller format than 8×10), my images didn’t have the same impact. I didn’t appreciate this until I had occasion to study Ansel Adams’ 16×20 personally hand-printed images for lengthy periods. ![]() They are abstract and may only be related to reality in form and detail. Other than some high key and low key photographs and a few low-contrast compositions, the strongest B&W photographic images are graphics with light, middle and dark tones, like pen & ink drawings, pencil sketches, and charcoal sketches. The Nature of B&W Images and Principles for Creating Them But, before covering this, a summary of the principles that lead to successful B&W photographs will be most helpful. Over the past six months I reviewed my 800 best digital files to see if any of these could be converted to strong B&W photographs, and by chance noticed several new features in Lightroom Classic that enabled excellent control in selectively adjusting different tones to produce the strong graphic impact that most successful B&W images require. But, I stopped making any serious B&W images thereafter.Īnd a third irony is that it took a pandemic to get me back to B&W image-making, simply because I was trying to satisfy my desire for producing fine images at a time when, like so many others, I was not able to travel far from home to take new ones. Ironically, it was color print photography that frustrated me during that same period because the two types of photography are entirely different arts, and each must be deeply understood in order to produce exceptional images.Īnother irony is that I learned what makes really good subjects for color images and how to edit them successfully since I switched exclusively from film to digital cameras in 2002. Nevertheless, I had my occasional successes once I understood the graphic nature of B&W and other monochrome image-making. And while I greatly admired Ansel Adams’ work, I never came close to his brilliance. I spent 50 years developing B&W film and prints in the darkroom. ![]() Some do provide thumbnails indicating the likely results for using pre-determined profiles.īut, if a photographer does not understand the art of selecting the right scenes in the field, looking for the right kind of lighting, selecting the right type of files for conversion, and how to edit digital files to create impactful B&W images, the results will be disappointing more often than not. In general, the problem with commercial conversion software programs is that they don’t teach the art of pre-visualizing B&W images pre-capture, or prior to selecting files for conversion. Amazingly, my preferred method is Lightroom Classic for reasons that I will soon explain. There are a number of software programs that facilitate this conversion like Silver Effects Pro II, many of which do a credible job, and which I have used in the past. But, by far, the greatest number of B&W images are made through the conversion of digital color files to B&W files. Surprisingly there are a number of young people like my grandson who use vintage roll film cameras and silver-based film to make silver prints in the darkroom. Please click on the tryptic tab to view available images, and then call (541) 684-0045 to order.Share on Twitter Mitten Monuments, May 2010”īlack & white, or monochrome photography, is alive and well these days. Matting can be changed from those typically used at no additional cost. The standard metal frame’s neutral color lends itself well to the images and any décor. The above photograph illustrates their presentation: framed and double matted with glass…and they also look great with space in between the three pieces. ![]() They provide a perfect solution for a larger space – like a hallway or over a couch. ![]() Ron is noted for creating beautiful triptych photographs that come in two sizes: sizes 26 x 80 and 20 x 64. You’ll find a wide selection of iconic Northwest images from the coast to the high desert, and the mountains, rivers, lakes and waterfalls in-between. Oregon Gallery showcases Ron Keebler’s scenic photography. The Eugene store also provides custom framing services at the lowest prices in town.įeaturing Scenic Photography by Ron Keebler Located in Cannon Beach, and Eugene, our stores offer always affordable Northwest photography, wall décor and gifts. Oregon Gallery has been bringing the wonder of our state to homes and offices in Oregon and beyond for more than forty years.
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