...and in black and white

Broadway Tower, Worcestershire

I thought it might be interesting to post yesterday's two images in black and white, so after some quick adjustments in Photoshop, these are the results.

As much as I like monochrome, I'm still not sure they are better than the colour versions, although it is a close-run thing.

I think the deep blues certainly add drama to the Broadway Tower image. But maybe the monochrome sky is better in the Burnham lighthouse shot. Perhaps the latter picture could benefit from a little more contrast - after all, mono work is all about getting the tone and contrast right.

I'd be interested to hear what people think.

Burnham lighthouse

Busy!

Broadway Tower, Worcestershire

To borrow a well-worn phrase, I have projects coming out of my ears at the moment. But I also have some time on my hands, so I have been trying to take full advantage.

Yesterday, I went to Birmingham to introduce myself to a religious community I intend to feature in a project, and to take one or two preliminary shots. I will be returning for a more intensive photoshoot in the near future.

On my way back from Birmingham, I visited Broadway Tower, in Worcestershire, to capture a photo for another project. The result is at the top of this entry.

The busy day inspired me to get out with my camera again today, but I had mixed results. I wanted to get a strong picture of Glastonbury Tor, in Somerset - hopefully with flood waters in the foreground. I have seen this kind of shot in the past and it can look very atmospheric.