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Runtrails' 2005
AT Journal
PHOTOS 29: CLOUD PATTERNS, PART 8:
CLOUD DRAMA IN BLACK & WHITE
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND MAINE
MARCH 8, 2006
"Black and white photography does more to evoke an
emotion and freeze
a moment in time than any other medium. Looking back over
the decades
at such famous photographers as Steigletz, Weston, Adams, and others
has
helped elevate black and white photography to a fine art form.
The subtle tones
of grays, the strong emphasis of the blacks, and the
softness of the whites
makes one look much closer at the subject and composition due to the lack of
natural color . . ." -Bob Snell
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One of Maine's Saddleback peaks. |
I must say I've been looking at our photos in a "different light"
recently. This is a continuation of the
last essay, my experiment in turning some of our color photos of
clouds (and lakes and mountains) into studies in black and white through the
magic of Photoshop software. It's not as simple as you'd think to find photos
with the contrast needed to show well with no color. I prefer the color
versions, but I've learned some things and this has been a fun departure.
This essay will focus on some of the photos from New Hampshire and Maine that
you've seen previously in a kaleidoscope of color. There's certainly no lack of
great views in those mountains from which to choose! As usual, I went overboard
here.
NEW HAMPSHIRE DRAMA IN BLACK & WHITE





The next set of photos is from Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire:







These photos are in the Presidential Range in New Hampshire:





MIST AND CLOUDS OVER MAINE












I'll end the black-and-white theme with that beautiful view of the Penobscot
River in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin (Katahdin isn't shown in this series).
This has been fun. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
Next up: it'll be a surprise because I haven't decided on the next
category yet!! The only thing I can say for sure is that I'll resume using color
photos and leave further photo effects for later on.
Happy trails,
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