![]() For example, consider an image with several layers including rocks in the foreground of smooth water, jagged mountains, and then soft wispy clouds in the sky. Using post processing tools to enhance these contrasting details will elevate an image from average to outstanding.Ĭontrast areas of detailed and rough textures with soft and smooth creates layers and depth. With the way that black and white imagery emphasizes texture and form so beautifully, one way to elevate and balance the visual interest in an image is to use the contrast between various textures of the landscape. The mix of tonality works to bring attention to these textures and shapes and creates depth. Through the frame, also look for areas of micro-contrast where light and dark tones contrast to highlight textures and patterns, such as in layers of rocks or in the movement of waves. For example, a bright waterfall flowing over dark rocks, or dark trees amidst light misty clouds. A dark subject needs to be set against a lighter background or a light subject against a darker background to be successful. The main subject must stand out amongst its surroundings. These tonalities will also be influenced by the exposure you choose at capture and how you adjust them in post processing.Ĭontrast is important in black and white landscapes both for tonal range and visual balance. For example, deep blues and forest green colors will translate to darker gray or near black while yellow and light greens will be lighter shades of gray. Learning to understand and see how the colors and areas of a landscape will translate into shades of gray comes from practice and experience. ![]() When an image has too many of the same tones, the image will lack depth and distinction because everything blends together. This means having tones that are bright white, various shades of gray, and black. A wide range of tones throughout the histogram will create the strongest images. Black and white is not only black and white but all the values of gray between true black and true white. ![]() When we previsualize in black and white we have to learn to see tonality in terms of shades of gray. When color is no longer a focal point or supporting element, we are forced to find the other components of a scene that make it interesting. 1) Learning to see in Black & White To create compelling black and white landscape images, we must find scenes with compositional elements and light that tell a strong story without the use of color.
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