Comments on: (I)Black and White Photography: Capella Tower and B/W Adjustment Layer Tricks

By: Alec

Alec — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:37:32 +0000

Hi Amy,

Thanks for stopping by and for the comments. I too was pleasantly surprised by the effect. I’ve definitely made not of the original color palate and this process for future images.

Cheers,
Alec

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:49:17 +0000

Wow – the tonal range and perspective are awesome! Thanks for sharing this technique!

I think because it’s in B/W, the image reminds me of early Futurist architectural drawings from the 1910-1930s.

By: Alec

Alec — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:39:57 +0000

Hey Shea!

Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

1) I’m actually on the very top of Accenture in morning twilight. I got up there while it was still pitch dark;
2) I don’t want to post the color image until the client has received it. Then I can. There is a big difference though. In the color version its hard to detect nearly that much detail in the sky. The b/w treatment brought it out big time. The two images read very differently. Hopefully I can post it soon.

Cheers,
Alec

By: Shea

Shea — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:36:39 +0000

Alec,

This is an awesome photograph! I see this everyday while walking to and from work.

I’m curious though…

1) What building/floor were you in when you took this?
2) Are you able to share the color version as well? Just curious to compare the two.

By: Alec

Alec — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:08:52 +0000

Hey K Hawk!
Yes, saturated and higher contrast. Yep, you’re right on. Play with the different blending modes.

By: Kevin Hawkins

Kevin Hawkins — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:53:31 +0000

When I click on “multiply”, the color comes back. It’s much darker than before, but it’s there. Does that sound right?

By: Alec

Alec — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:23 +0000

946,

Yeah, it had that vibe I couldn’t quite place…Batman and Gotham. That’s it!

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:21:50 +0000

Alec,

Excellent image, thanks for the tip! Gotham City!

Travis