Hi Folks

Had a long delay flying out from Bangkok a couple of months ago and decided to look out for some high contrast shots to mess about converting to B&W these were my favourites. Shot on an old compact and converted in Lightroom. Want to try and develop my technique (looking for a strong graphic style but trying not to overcook them ) interested in any thoughts, suggestions you guys might have.

cheers J

 

Workmen repairing revolving door.

Taxi Queue

The first one is superb. A great shot and perfect in B+W.

Not so keen on the second as it's a little to "heavy" for my taste.

But the first one - WOW

First one is really great....Keep them coming

I agree with the Vulcan and Who, me?  The first one is really, really good.

Also agree, 1st one great. The 2nd one is too "busy". I think black & white requires simplicity to work well.

The first image is exceptional. It shows wonderful composition, perfect exposure for a backlit scene and strong, thoughtful imagery. The second shot of the taxi queue is far too overdone in the contrast area and has overblown highlights in my opinion. However it is always a matter of taste and some may like the gritty, grundge effect here. Great work and this seems a creative path you should further explore.

agree first one is excellent, 2nd a little too busy

First great........

Second, might have been better in colour, too busy for B&W

I hope you made the flight?

The first image is great, 'Enter at you own risk' would be an apt title.

I'm rarely a fan of B&W, but I do like the first one. The second one, not clear what the point is.

comparisons are odious, but O M G i agree with vulcan the first one has all the votes