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LeeLoo (0) 2009-11-29 7:06

Dear Patrick Colgan!
Amazing Black and White work.
Amazing houses.
Wonderful cityscape.
Superb shot.
Good contrast.
TFS!

francesav (749) 2009-11-29 10:52

Hi Patrick
this is a nice balck and white. I think that the old houses of Scanno are a good subject for B&W. I most like B&W pictures when they contain many tonalities of grey, from deep black to bright white.Like this shot.
Regards.
Francesco.

Clementi (52514) 2009-11-29 11:31

Ciao Patrick,
these old houses are a good subject for the black and white. it seems me that the tones are perfect while it is missing some sharp
good job
Giorgio

papera (14372) 2009-11-29 11:49

ciao Patrick,
I saw you added me to your favourites - thanks a lot :)
I picked this photo for two reasons - it's b/w and it reminds me of my mother. I love b/w images and you're beginning in a good way - there's enough tonal range in this photo to make it stand out amongst the many flat grayscale images that some people mistake for b/w...
yes, it's a bit dark but I don't know if increasing the highlights or the contrast would really make a difference. I personally like it, it's an autumnal picture so it should retain some of the gloomy light of this season. the question of sharpness is in my opinion entirely subjective - in this case I would leave it this way, it's not necessary to see every single pixel in every photo... =)
this photo reminds me of my mother because when I was here on a summer camp (more than 35 years ago) and was actually having fun, she decided that I was not having fun and came all the way from Rome to pick me up and get me home... she was a very stubborn woman, my mom.
I see the place has not really changed - I never liked ascents and these were pretty hard ones to walk =)
have a nice evening,
cris
PS: long live SE =)

photoray (13981) 2009-11-30 7:50

Hello Patrick
The layers of similar structures creates a visual impact with good sharpness.
Yes, a little more contrast, might help, but still a good moody scene.

Good job,
Ray

maloutim (13617) 2009-12-06 22:13

Hi Patrick!
A very effective POV of a typical old Italian town hanging on the side of a hill! I trust it wasn't hit by the earthquake in April! If it had been, there wouldn't have been much left I expect. I hope such a picturesque place won't ever be hit, but unfortunately, it's in a risky zone, with risky buildings!
Anyway enough about pessimism! Your B&W has worked well, although I would have liked to see the colour version in WS. What I like in these places is the sunlit yellow walls which illuminate the whole hill!
Good work anyway; but I am not very skillful at B&W myself!
Best regards.
Marie Louise.