VickiD
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Post by VickiD on Feb 2, 2023 4:54:35 GMT
One of my favorite things to shoot for the past 15-20 years has been abandoned places and, somehow, most of these end up being converted to Black & White or Sepia-tones because that’s what works with these subjects!!! So…if you don’t have any abandoned locales in your files to share, get out to shoot something. I know that, around here, there are always abandoned gas stations, homes, barns, etc. along the roadways…you just need to look in order to find them.
To get everyone started, here is a photo from one of my (many) favorite places...it's a favorite because, besides being a treasure trove of imagery, it's only about a half-hour drive for me!
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pontiac1940
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 2, 2023 5:38:28 GMT
Thanks for the challenge. Great conversion Vicki...cool photo.
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Post by hmca on Feb 2, 2023 16:30:33 GMT
Always a favorite topic, Vicki. Perfect starter image.
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Post by tonyw on Feb 2, 2023 17:25:51 GMT
Good topic and this was the first one from files that came to mind - a Chevy Master ca 1935 converted to B&W in Silver Efex. Will have to get out with the camera as there are lots of abandonments in the area.  Tony |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 2, 2023 18:35:00 GMT
Might have posted this before. An old house, long abandoned.  |
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Post by hmca on Feb 2, 2023 21:02:08 GMT
A few from the archives.... Edited in SE Pro......two have added textures.    |
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Post by tonyw on Feb 2, 2023 21:54:11 GMT
I have used this abandoned farmhouse before but not in winter and as I was in the area today I stopped for another pic - the snow makes it look even more abandoned.  Tony |
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VickiD
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Post by VickiD on Feb 3, 2023 1:19:05 GMT
Tony, that's a great rendition of a classic beauty! Old cars are a great subject for Black & White!
Clyde, what a sad looking house...especially since it's isolated from other homes and neighborhoods! Perfect for B&W.
Helen, all three of these shots are great, but my favorite is the first one. It's a lot more contrasty than the others.
Tony, the snow does add another, sadder dimension to the abandoned look of this house.
Great start to the week of abandonment, folks!
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Post by Jim on Feb 3, 2023 3:14:36 GMT
Picnic Anyone?
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VickiD
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Post by VickiD on Feb 3, 2023 3:43:11 GMT
Jim, great conversion...but it might be a tad uncomfortable and difficult to eat at that table! LOL
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Post by tourerjim on Feb 3, 2023 17:07:27 GMT
1986 Mercedes 308D, took picture back in 2008 at St Osyth near Clacton.  |
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Post by pete61 on Feb 3, 2023 21:25:55 GMT
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Post by hmca on Feb 3, 2023 21:56:56 GMT
1986 Mercedes 308D, took picture back in 2008 at St Osyth near Clacton. For me the rather flat look of this image adds to the overall feel of abandonment. Jim. |
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Post by tonyw on Feb 3, 2023 22:33:21 GMT
Stopped by an old abandoned garage - I don't think this truck is going to get restored any time soon ...  |
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Post by Peterj on Feb 3, 2023 23:47:50 GMT
Interesting challenge ... this was abandoned before it was finished.  |
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