Not just color

[DavidHernandez]

Keep in mind that your images don't have to be in color.

Here's are a few that I converted to Black & White and Sepia tones.





This is what the setup looked like in color:



Have fun and experiment. If you have a program like Photoshop, turning a color photo into BW or Sepia is as simple as a few clicks. For B&W you click "Desaturate" under the Image --> Adjust menu, and for Sepia you can click CTL+U and then check the "Colorize" option box (then adjust the selectors to the shade you like).

Dave.

[JBHII]

Hi David,

Great photos as usual! I've only in the last few months begun experimenting with b&w photography, having been inspired by Oompa Lupah's photos.

One neat thing about b&w watch photos is that sometimes a par or sub par color photo will look MUCH better in b&w...errors in lighting, reflections, etc. can are in some cases masked or much less prominent.

[henryhyde]

I have to say that this B&W shot of the Seamaster is one of the best I've seen.... Will have to experiment...

My camera came back from repair this week and I'm hoping to spend some time taking pictures this weekend...

Cheers,
Henry

[DavidHernandez]

Thanks for the kind words John. I actually don't like these photos as much as others. These are a little out of focus and the watch was my 9094 beater.

I used my Canon 28-135 IS lens for these, before I got my Tamron 90mm Macro. I converted to B&W and Sepia in order to cover up some of the abuse that is visible on the watch.

Even so, the pictures are pleasing to look at. The printouts were stunning.

Dave.

[cinbobs48]

Hi Dave,

I like the B&W the best. It just seems kind of vintage. It shows a lot of class.

- Bob