Michael Laezza
May 2025 - Out in the Fresh Air
Original
About the Image(s)
I used to live in Montreal and often return because it is a beautiful city. The winters are cold but that doesn't stop people from carrying out their daily activities. Photo taken less than a month ago - I observed two office workers out for a smoke break. I waited for a while in order to be able to capture their smoke. The B&W treatment provides more focus on the smokers and the high contrast between the light and shadow areas.
Technical details : Original Fujifilm 100, auto setting
2 comments posted
Michael
Very Nice. No need to change thing
Emil Posted: 05/01/2025 19:17:38
Very Nice. No need to change thing
Emil Posted: 05/01/2025 19:17:38
Mike, I love street scenes like this. They are somehow so "human." The buildings and lack of sky give your image a special feeling... as though the two men are having a very important conversation.
Your B&W conversion was outstanding, and you made the men stand out without it being over-processed. Well done! The only thing that I might consider modifying is the smoke around the man's hand. It was easy to see that it was smoke in the color version; however, that distinction wasn't as strong in the monochrome photograph. I played with it a bit in Camera Raw to see if I could "add smoke." Then, back in Photoshop, I removed the bench.
Your thoughts?
Posted: 05/11/2025 15:56:10
Your B&W conversion was outstanding, and you made the men stand out without it being over-processed. Well done! The only thing that I might consider modifying is the smoke around the man's hand. It was easy to see that it was smoke in the color version; however, that distinction wasn't as strong in the monochrome photograph. I played with it a bit in Camera Raw to see if I could "add smoke." Then, back in Photoshop, I removed the bench.
Your thoughts?
Posted: 05/11/2025 15:56:10