by Bruce Sanford
I find black and white shots are more difficult to capture since you lose
the color dimension. Pattern and contrast are the key elements, so that
is what I look for in determining whether the picture will make the grade. All
of these images were originally taken in color, then transferred to a black
and white format. There are many programs out there to achieve that
purpose, and it's great fun using different black and white filters to achieve
the "right look". The process in theory is no different than the old wet lab
approach, but without all the chemicals. In addition, the picture can be
viewed prior to printing, which is much less frustrating than first developing
the print and then deciding if that's what you wanted to create. I
believe that Ansel Adams would love this approach.
These pictures, as with all the other shots on this website, cannot do
justice to the real printed image, which is much more dramatic and inspiring.
However, it does give some examples of the available images. Click on
the thumbnail to view a larger version.
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Moraine Lake, Banff NP, Alberta |
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Christine Falls, Mt. Rainier |
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Ellinor Forest, Olympic NP |
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Indidan Henry's Hunting Grounds, Mt. Rainier |
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Winter Dressing, Mt. Rainier |
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Winter Solitude, Mt. Rainier |
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