Sunday, January 25, 2009

black and white, baby!

Sometimes you take a photo of something cool, and it's just blah. Look at these below. Nothing special, right?

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But, then, when you convert them to black and white, all of a sudden, you've got an eye-grabber.
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These are coquina (shell walls) in St. Augustine, the oldest city in all of America. It was founded in 1565! We were lucky to have a chance to go there last week while we were at the beach. If you love history, this is one cool city! We only had a few hours in the afternoon, so it's on my list of places to get back to. And, of couse, I have more pics to share later! :)
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21 comments:

  1. KHJanuary 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Very cool!!

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  2. SharonJanuary 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Very cool. The B&W makes the photo.

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  3. lcpJanuary 25, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    What a very cool wall! You are right, the b/w really brought out the texture.

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  4. ChellJanuary 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    LOVE the texture. Great conversion.

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  5. CindyTykieJanuary 25, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    wow, the b&w just fits those pics

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  6. DianaJanuary 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    I LOVE the B&W great conversions

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  7. RachelJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Great conversions.

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  8. MichelleJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    what a great place to visit! I really like your conversion on these.

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  9. LaurenJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    It IS amazing what a good conversion can do for an image for sure.

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  10. Becky AndersonJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Love them! Thanks for posting the 'pre' edited version! It is nice to see some some GREAT pictures looked like to begin with!

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  11. JulieJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Wow, that wall is awesome! Great captures I love the textures and the conversions are great too.

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  12. janettJanuary 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I agree on the b&w, I hardly ever keep things in color. It's just so lovely.

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  13. RedsJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Wow - awesome wall! Love the b&w!

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  14. MandyJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    You are SO right about these conversions. They are brilliant. Sometimes black and whites make all the difference in the world.

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  15. MargaretJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    I love the B&W. That shell wall is amazing!

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  16. BeckyJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Big difference! I'd like to visit there too.

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  17. VanessaJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    I love how b&w can make or break a photo!

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  18. BobbiJanuary 26, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Wow that b/w really does make the photos pop!

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  19. Angela2932January 26, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    The b&W certainly plays up the light and tonal variation very nicely. I like your journaling along with this.

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  20. Krista PJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Love these!

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  21. Mom2DrewJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Yo!!! You're the winner in naming my cat!!!!!! Please send me your address to heather@heatherbauersphotography.com and I'll get your book out asap:)

    What a great name, I was thinking along those same lines after making her.

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