Another thorn-scape from my neighborhood. This is an agave beside a neighbor’s mailbox. It was converted to black and white using the “Divide” blend mode in Photoshop calculations when starting with the image’s green and blue channels and I think 50% opacity. I have no idea why it ended up like this based on these settings, but it seemed to do a nice job of emphasizing the plants sharp edges.
Specific Feedback Requested
The textural detail in the leaves was lost to a large degree in the conversion. It’s still slightly visible, as is some of the color shading. I sort of like it as is, but wonder if some of the leaves now look too blank.
Technical Details
Is this a composite: No
This is a focus blend of multiple exposure.
Hey Tony, your thorn-scapes are beautiful but this one is maybe my favourite so far.
To me the b/w conversion is perfect, those black tips create interest to lure the eyes and make them go thru the thorns of the leaves all over the image.
I would try and make this a square crop from the bottom, maybe, removing that gray tip on the bottom can add even more focus on that middle area of the image.
Thanks for sharing.
Tony: Essence indeed and very nicely composed and presented. The conversion looks great to me and creates a bit more impact than I expect one would get from the color version. Keep 'em coming! >=))>
Tony, I love it the way it is. Love the soft texture and the sharp edges giving an abstract appearance. I also like the composition as it. Conversion to B&W just right.
Choice of subject and placement in the frame is spot on. I think I’d play the devil’s advocate when it comes to the b&w conversion. Would prefer a subtle gray tone that would bring out a little shading/shadow to give more depth to the petals.
