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    Hello Friends,

    Inspired by this month's theme I have decided to experiment with B/W conversions and high key images. Here is another frame from a very special Kalahari sighting in 2014, a simple B/W conversion this time - let me know if this works for you or you find it boring, processed in LR and PSCC.

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    Hope you have a wonderful week-end!
    Truly delighted to learn it is Friday today, for some reason I was convinced it was Thursday ,LOL
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Liked the composition because it tells a story and the b/w treatment of the image with nice gradations on the lion. There is however a sense of too much selective processing on the lion... not sure if that is really the case or just me.

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    A very warm welcome to BPN Wildlife, Nikhil

    Many thanks for taking the time to view and comment. I truly appreciate your thoughts, decided to experiment with conversions this month and would like as much input as possible. At first I wanted to go for a high-key look but then changed my mind.

    This was processed in LR and PSCC, no additional software used. Levels, curves, D/B. Without a precise plan of action, I ended up with this version which I quite liked in the end. Let us see what the others say! Glad you spoke your mind Nikhil - you made me look at this frame again and gave me an idea - I might surprise you with another version soon:)

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    Hi Gabriela, I like the tonal range here, albeit viewing on the laptop, however the previous posting is a strong composition IMHO. Nice to see a 'wider' aspect in shooting.

    TFS
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    Steve, I did realise the other frame was better in terms of comp. I only chose a different image from the same sighting because I was a bit tired of the previous ( I did too many versions of it - colour as well as B/W).

    Have a great evening, thank you so much for your time and comments - appreciate it.

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    Gabriela Plesea

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    Hi Gabriela - Another nice image of the sighting but I agree with Steve that the comp of the other image is stronger. Still a bit more contrast than I would think for the traditional definition of high key. Presume you also know that high key images can be color too.

    TFS,
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    Beautiful image .... i found it very interesting while the wildebeest in BG the black white image appeal to me ..... Love the compo.

    Thanks For Searing.....

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    Hi Gabriela -- I too agree with Steve and Rachel on the comp, though this image looks much better processed . the harsh settings of the kalahari are quite evident with the skeleton and the dryness in the environment reflecting it quite comprehensively .

    TFS !

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    Many thanks Rachel and Ritesh:)

    Rachel, as mentioned in my intro this is just a plain B/W ( not intended as a Hi-Key). I did a bit of research regarding Hi-Key images but I am finding difficult to find the right frame for this kind of conversion. I am working on it though:)

    Warmest regards to you both,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Apologies Haseeb, I guess we posted our replies at the same time

    Thank you so much for your kind words, I am enjoying your comments and observations! BTW the "skeleton" is indeed an old eland carcass from a lion kill in October 2012. It might still be there in February next year when we are visiting the place again.

    Have a lovely evening,
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    Nothing boring about this story telling image Gabriela

    and do prefer this to your previous one, the dust, watchful gnus and determined look on the king really makes this B&W conversion.

    I might try to increase the blacks as a suggestion.

    TFS


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    Thank you Marc, appreciate your thoughts. Will play around some more, and shall look for more suitable frames for conversions:)

    Have a great evening,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Another nice "wider" frame here, agree that the previous composition was stronger, but I like the tonality on the lion here, more details visible on him too.
    I'd crop some space off the LHS?
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    Thank you Morkel, will crop and see what it looks like, appreciate your thoughts. Trying to do something different but I admit I feel a little out of my comfort zone with those conversions, not giving up though:)
    Gabriela Plesea

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