Color Contrast
I was talking to some of my friends last night who were interested in using some of my photos – of PEOPLE! I normally get more reaction from my wildlife photos so I was a little surprised. In any case, I started looking back for some of my people photos from last year to send them. While I was at it, I figured maybe I should post a few more here. These are a couple that I sent them that I used to illustrate a combination of B&W and color to draw attention to a subject. This first one was just a scene from a rainy evening in Barcelona and this couple caught my eye walking down the street. The scene was a bit cluttered so I used the color to make them standout just a little more.
Friends
The second photo was taken on a street in Provence and was just a typical street scene but I thought the girl in the poster jumped out while also fitting into the scene of the people on the street. Again, I used the B&W background to make it pop even more. I don’t use this technique too often but I find it interesting on occasion…..all comments gratefully accepted!
Poster Girl
Think this technique works beautifully with a busy scene – I tend to like monochrome for close up portraits, where you have a lot of contrast
Interesting shots
January 10, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Thanks Laura – I agree. There are also other times when a photo just cries out to me that it needs to be monochrome for no apparent reason…..
January 10, 2013 at 9:07 pm
Afraid I’m generally just the admirer of beautiful things rather than the one that captures them so I usually just get to think poignantly about them looking at the finished product
January 11, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Laura,
I’m sure you’re just being modest – as a matter of fact, I know you are as I’ve seen your photos on your blog.
January 11, 2013 at 9:07 pm
That’s very kind, thank you
January 12, 2013 at 12:53 pm
I like these a lot… I’d seen some paintings in black and white…seascapes in fog or night time and there would be a pop of color… and have tried it my self…yours are gorgeous and eye catching.
January 10, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Thanks Siggi – glad you like them!
January 10, 2013 at 9:08 pm
I have much to learn! The colour within a black and white. Looks like magic to me.
January 10, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Clanmother, me too! I spent about an hour playing around with my photoshop trial s/w today and learned a few things but I am FAR from being able to use it effectively.
January 10, 2013 at 9:11 pm
KUUL
January 10, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Thanks Ray.
January 11, 2013 at 9:00 pm
Love the technique and would enjoy seeing more of your ‘people’ shots.
January 11, 2013 at 7:46 am
Cheryl,
I posted another one (people pic) today on the challenge – hope you like it!
January 11, 2013 at 9:01 pm
I absolutely love the black and whites with a burst of color. It brings interest and drama that might not be there just b&w. The model appears to jump out if the ad, adding a glamourous splash of interest to a calm, rather normal street scene. The color added to the couple draws your eye to a special and personal moment shared by them. Very creative Scott!
January 13, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Thanks Bridget! I appreciate the comments. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
January 13, 2013 at 12:44 pm