Gondola

[Andre Barnard]

Gondola by Andre Barnard on Light Stalking

Nikon D7100.1/100sec, f6.3, ISO 125 18mm (18-55mm)

[caimi]

I like the tight, narrow, almost claustrophobic feel of this composition. And b&w is sort of a departure for you also. Maybe increase contrast a bit. Separate the whites from the blacks and the various grey shades more. But very nice overall.

[Andre Barnard]

Many thanks Caimi. I take note of your advice.

[John Thompson]

Hey Andre @capetown99 I like this b&w. I agree with @caimi that you can do a bit more to enhance your image. One easy and quick way to separate black and whites is to add a gradient map adjustment layer. If you click on the little eyeball it will show you just how much you have changed.

Nice image though Ande.

[Richard Carter]

Just my personal preference on BW shots like this, but I would make the sky and the water a bit darker to provide a little more contrast.

[Sylvain]

Beautiful picture. The gradient map adjustment layer worked great to enhance contrast. Thanks for the tip. It really popped out the photo.

[Andre Barnard]

Many thanks John. Will give it a bit more ooooomph next time

[John Thompson]

@yumarena I some times will use two gradient adjustment layers to separate blacks and whites. Then it is usually many curve adjustment layers and at least one 50% gray layer. I use the curves adjustment layers because it only affects the midtones and not each end of the histogram.

[Sylvain]

Interesting Nikon-Nut. Don’t know yet how it works but I’ll try. I’m still quite afraid to learn layer adjustments but I guess it is never too late. I’ll check out your suggestions. I love B&W and I’m always trying to improve my technique.

Thanks again.

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