preeb
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Post by preeb on Jul 31, 2017 16:25:02 GMT
Just a rousing thank you for this new outlet. I love playing around with monochrome developing. Even did some very unsuccessful film work with Tri-X back in the day, but since I didn't have a darkroom, it was a poor effort. Now with the tools available, it can be quite rewarding. I sometimes take a photo that I know has to have some redeeming qualities, but in color it just doesn't work. Removing the color and playing with the various shades of black to gray to white can suddenly make a dull image pop. I've always loved the work of Ansel Adams and other pioneers of photography. I'm looking forward to this challenge.
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Post by hmca on Jul 31, 2017 16:29:16 GMT
So happy to hear this, preeb. That's just the kind of response we were hoping for! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 21:50:55 GMT
Rick, thank you so much for your kind response to our new challenge.
Helen and myself are really looking forward to hosting this challenge and look forward to learning from our members's conversions!
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Berengaria
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Post by Berengaria on Jul 31, 2017 23:33:43 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing these pictures. Love b & w.
I have an idea for a challenge. Beautiful old people. Not made beautiful by editing them to look young but beautiful with all their wrinkles, spots, sags and whatever but showing their beautiful character. I've found some really lovely ones lately. I'm even trying to do some self portraits. What thinkest thou?
Berie
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Post by hmca on Aug 1, 2017 1:43:28 GMT
Berengaria, You comment reminded me of a book that I bought a number of years ago. It is titled Wise Women by photographer Joyce Tenneson. It includes women aged 65-100 from all walks of life and is a wonderful testament to the wisdom, strength and beauty that comes with age. I think portraits of older people might be a wonderful subject when once this challenge gets established. Hope you'll join us in this new venture.
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Berengaria
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Post by Berengaria on Aug 1, 2017 23:20:18 GMT
Thanks for telling me about Tenneson's book. I managed to find quite a few of the pics on the Internet. Very interesting. I'm 88 now and still having trouble coming to terms with my aged looks. Studying pictures of old folks is helping me. I guess it takes a certain mind set. I'm still learning anyway.
Berie
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Post by srmoment on Aug 2, 2017 20:29:03 GMT
for some reason this reminded me of a post on the original PS&M regarding the Brown sisters and how they posed every year for 36 years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG1cGp5wW-E. It was an amazing "aging" video. |
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Post by Sydney on Aug 2, 2017 20:59:16 GMT
I am definitely looking forward to the B&W challenge as I consider it to be an amazing art form. With Helen and Simone as hosts I am sure there will plenty of interesting challenges put forth  |
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Post by hmca on Aug 2, 2017 21:38:43 GMT
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Sydney! Hoping for some good member participation. |
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Post by srmoment on Aug 2, 2017 23:45:49 GMT
....so does this have to be completely black and white, or can it be b/w with a color highlight (example black/white landscape with a red chair as a highlight)?
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Post by hmca on Aug 2, 2017 23:54:35 GMT
Completely black and white unless a challenge might call for a hint of color.....but the emphasis will be on monochrome/BW images. First challenge starts tomorrow!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 23:11:38 GMT
Thank you all for your resounding support of our new challenge! Looking forward to learning with you all.
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