Disney Hall in B/W

[Diane Miller]

I'm amazed at how many B/W interpretations can be done of this scene, which was basically a monochrome original of low contrast. (The low contrast is also somewhat surprising as it was at 11 am on a clear-for-LA day.)

Here's the one I've finally settled on - for now....

C&C always welcome.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi, Diane, although I like this in b&w I think I prefer the color version. I think having the yellow sky in the color image makes the image more abstract than the b&w where you can definitely tell the middle part is sky and clouds.

[gary ellwein]

Diane, I prefer the original color image. This B&W has a rather narrow tonal range. I like the composition.

[Diane Miller]

Thanks for the comments! So many ways to go with this image, and I change my mind every time I look at it. You're right, Gary, it could use more punch. The original was SO flat it's hard to believe.

[Anita Bower]

I agree with the comments above. This image was stunning in color. But, maybe with more contrast or range of tones this will also be super.

[Kerry Perkins]

Well, I'm swimming upstream tonight because I like the image as presented. In my mind, the reduced tonal range makes a nice background for the interesting lines, patterns, and textures of the image. I can see it many ways though, as you mentioned.

[Diane Miller]

Thanks, everyone! I've processed several images from this series and each one comes out different, both with trying to replicate the same color treatment color treatment and when processed in B/W. Some of the B/Ws are very spartan, some meatier -- depending to some extent on the original and also on my whim of the moment.

The hall will be back on my agenda next time we visit the kids!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Dizzying, I love this on so many levels. I like the sharp soft /contrast in the buildings, and between the buildings and the clouds. But most of all I love all those organic shapes on the building on the right. Beautifully done.

[Diane Miller]

Thanks! Definitely revisiting that view again!

[John Ippolito]

Brilliant, Diane. I really like everything about this one. The range of values, composition, as well as the POV make this a winner for me. Beautiful work.