Comments on: Review: The Art of Black and White Photography

By: John Watson

John Watson — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:50:01 +0000

And the random recipient is commenter #9, Scott Coulter. Thanks, everybody.

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By: Conner Downey

Conner Downey — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:04:27 +0000

I would love a copy, I like black and white but as you said need some inspiration.

Thanks!

By: Melanie Mac lean

Melanie Mac lean — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:20:52 +0000

I’m finding that I can get much more dynamic intensity from shots in B&W, or turning shots of colour into b
B&W, with filter edits. It all comes down to making the subject ‘speck’ to the viewer. I would appreciate the chance to review this take on B&W techniques! Thanks!

By: Peter Collins

Peter Collins — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:51:09 +0000

Would be interesting if they also talked about some of the film aspects of b&w photography. I’ll take one for free! ;)

By: A.P.

A.P. — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:05:26 +0000

Thanks for the review! I’d love a copy!

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:38:29 +0000

Looks interesting. I’ll have to check it out.

By: Mokona

Mokona — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:07 +0000

I think the book sounds interesting, but I’m not sure I would plunk down the money for it. Possibly see if a library had it first.

I do have to admit, digital B&W just isn’t the same as film for me. And I find that I’m more drawn to B&W over color in general… I think anything with high contrast automatically looks better in B&W, but I’m curious to see what the author suggests for street and other genres.

Great review! Thanks!

By: Scott Coulter

Scott Coulter — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:21:20 +0000

Thanks for the review. I could always use some inspiration, so I’d love to get a look at the photos, anyway.

By: Yvonne L

Yvonne L — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:55:12 +0000

I’m game for reviewing it but honestly after your review would not buy it… I don’t want wishy washy any photographer can make a book information – I want the nitty gritty why it works better information! I would really love someone to explain to me why one photo works in B&W over color and visa versa… there has to be a scientific explanation, right?