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01-FEB-2006

2/1 - Ivy and Fence

A Dallas Alley

There is a challenge up in the PAD forum to shoot B&W for the month of Feb. Not sure if I will go through with it for the month but this shot from this afternoon seemed made for B&W.

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February is Black and White month for many of us PADers. Check out Gary Winters PAD page or Bob Townsend's Topic for a list of those participating.

Konica-Minolta Maxxum 7 Digital ,Minolta 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) AF
1/30s f/5.6 at 50.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time01-Feb-2006 16:57:19
MakeKonica-Minolta
ModelMAXXUM 7D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.70
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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J. Scott Coile08-Feb-2006 23:23
Sweet composition and contrast!
Kimberley Hannaman Taylor07-Feb-2006 14:28
There're no blackest blacks nor whitest whites in this image, and yet it's very beautiful. There's something about climbing vines and the grace with which they choose their anchors.
KHT
Valeska07-Feb-2006 08:27
Love the patterns in the wood.
Guest 05-Feb-2006 03:17
I agree
It was made for b/w
well done
CJ Burianek04-Feb-2006 16:29
Beautiful tones. ALso really like the comp with the ivy framing the left side.
KimKong04-Feb-2006 02:28
Very nice start for a B&W month!
Guest 02-Feb-2006 13:10
Great tones Bob, really like this one!
Guest 02-Feb-2006 08:26
Nice comp - although I was about to say I'd like to see it in colour!
Guest 02-Feb-2006 06:37
Nice shot -- works really well in B/W.