End of the line * by Canon DSLR Challenge


23-NOV-2005	Melbob

This was done using the "Carr B&W Conversion technique".
Rail line "in Repose" once serviced the Snowy Mountains, NSW.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/125s f/11.0 at 24.0mm iso200 full exif

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Canon DSLR Challenge		12-May-2006 08:00
Thanks Michael, that is really very helpful information and you are certainly right about the effect on different types of images. Really is "horses for courses" as the saying goes. I must say that I appreciate the way you have taken the time to comment on almost all of the images posted in this challenge. I am sure all participants appreciate the considerable effort you have made and the time you have taken to do that. Regards, Bob

Guest		11-May-2006 20:56
Bob, I use that method as well as channel mixer. Using the lightness channel of lab mode seems to work for me when I do street style photography and have a very nicely exposed image...otherwise I'm pretty stuck on channel mixer. It's good to experiment and find what works nicely for your style. I also find with both methods that my images require additional contrast adjustment...it's most likely a matter of personal taste, I just happen to like contrasty b&w. This version of your image does indeed have more punch. -Michael

Canon DSLR Challenge		11-May-2006 04:00
Hated that last post so here is another with a bit more attention to contrast and a microscopic bit of Smart Sharpen using Mask and 100%, 0.4, 0 on selected areas. Maybe I should "quit while I'm behind" LOL Bob

Bob AYTON		11-May-2006 02:50
Michael I used the "CARR technique" for the first time but this shot is as shot and converted. In the conversion I used adjustment layers but did not stray too far from default. In compaison to my normal desat' and play it has more greyscale shades and depth, but I agree I usually apply some USM : 20% 97,0 to give punch but did not in this case. Bob

Guest		11-May-2006 00:36
Railway associated equipment always creates a fascinating subject to me. Did you do any additional adjustments after the b&w conversion? I ask because I do think this image could use a bit more punch, but then I do prefer contrasty b&w images for this type of subject. -Michael