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This is an example of a good black and white photograph; it includes the darkest darks and the lightest lights and everything in between. The color version of this photograph didn't have a lot of color variance however I noticed though, that there was a lot of contrast, so I converted it to black and white. I love compositions with lines (and there’s a lot of them here). In this shot, your eye is lead to the end of the roadway, where it disappears over the hill. Don’t you wonder where it goes and what’s over the hill?
Sedona, Arizona receives a lot of sun and an early morning hike will likely net you some vivid photos. Famous for their sunrises and sunsets, Sedona's red rock mountains come alive with color! This photograph was captured on a early morning hike, when the sun had just risen and it's early morning color saturated the mountain slopes. That said however, I chose to convert it to black and white. Why, you might ask? Notice the varying densities (the darks, the shadows and the lights), I felt B/W mad the mountains look more rugged, mysteriousness and demanding and by doing that, I've captured a feeling, which is (in my opinion) is the most important element in a photograph.
Just west of Carefree, Arizona is Bartlett Lake, a reservoir lake formed by the damming of the Verde River. We had heard that the Arizona Desert poppies where bountiful here, so we just had to check it out! On our arrival, we noted these yellow-orange poppies covered the landscape and they were indeed beautiful! That said however I was most taken by the unique mix of saguaro trees and the soaring mountains in the background. Some of the key elements that I like in this photo include: -The darkest dark shadows (group mass), demands the viewer's attention, creating a strong focal point. -The strong vertical lines (the saguaro trees), adding contrast. -The color variety, that makes the depth of field stand out.
