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08/30/2005 08:22:00 PM · #76
Originally posted by jbsmithana:

I've been experimenting with High Contrast to get ready for this challenge. Never done a shot or editing like this before so just looking for some feedback. This is not an image I will enter. It was taken from an old one I had and worked on a little.

Is it High Contrast?


Well, I guess no opinions speak volumes. Back to the drawing board.
08/31/2005 08:07:30 AM · #77
Originally posted by jbsmithana:

How about this guy?

Barri Olson

seems more high key than high contrast to me


Oh boy! This is going to be very interesting. I thought this Barri Olson would be a good example of what to expect and then I see all the other examples ... off to ponder some ideas
08/31/2005 08:14:40 AM · #78




Message edited by author 2005-08-31 08:15:49.
08/31/2005 08:17:59 AM · #79
I LOVE white board mode...this is a setting available on my little ol olympus p&s camera that is used to achieve the kind of high key look that Barri Olsen is doing...

Originally posted by Jeileen:

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

How about this guy?

Barri Olson

seems more high key than high contrast to me


Oh boy! This is going to be very interesting. I thought this Barri Olson would be a good example of what to expect and then I see all the other examples ... off to ponder some ideas
08/31/2005 08:27:46 AM · #80
Terminology

Contrast ΓΆ€“ The difference between the darkest and lightest areas in a photo. The greater the difference, the higher the contrast.

Contrast - A measure of rate of change of brightness in an image.
-High contrast implies dark black and bright white content.

08/31/2005 09:21:57 AM · #81
Here are shots that I would consider high contrast






08/31/2005 10:04:02 AM · #82
Originally posted by jbsmithana:

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

I've been experimenting with High Contrast to get ready for this challenge. Never done a shot or editing like this before so just looking for some feedback. This is not an image I will enter. It was taken from an old one I had and worked on a little.

Is it High Contrast?


Well, I guess no opinions speak volumes. Back to the drawing board.


Sorry, Smithy, passed right over it. It's certainly high contrast, yeah.

R.

Message edited by author 2005-08-31 10:09:04.
08/31/2005 10:08:33 AM · #83
Originally posted by Jeileen:

Terminology

Contrast ΓΆ€“ The difference between the darkest and lightest areas in a photo. The greater the difference, the higher the contrast.

Contrast - A measure of rate of change of brightness in an image.
-High contrast implies dark black and bright white content.


That's true as far as it goes, but it ignores the concept of "color contrast" which is equally valid. Take an image that consists of two juxtaposed rectangles, one bright green and one bright red, and you have VERY high color contrast but VERY low luminance contrast. The two rectangles will jangle together and positively vibrate where they abut each other.

And, as others have pointed out, subject contrast is not excluded by this description; a homeless person in shabby clothes standing next to a society gent in a tuxedo would be an example of "subject contrast".

R.
08/31/2005 03:03:14 PM · #84
//www.pbase.com/madlights/high_contrast_photography

How would these shots do?
09/03/2005 12:52:52 AM · #85
What is the relationship between high contrast and high key? Also, would a silhouette count as high contrast?

Message edited by author 2005-09-03 00:52:59.
09/03/2005 01:22:25 AM · #86
Originally posted by xuan768:

What is the relationship between high contrast and high key? Also, would a silhouette count as high contrast?


High key is not likely high contrast because a true high key image has most of its shades above "middle gray". A silhouette would probably be high contrast if you had a light background.

Bear_Music, I am just as curious about how color contrast will do. I have submitted my picture already and if you have scoped the threads on the site you can determine a bit of my picture already. This will be the first challenge where I will be disappointed if I don't score high. I'm hoping to make the top 10, but perhaps I've just jinxed myself. ;)
09/03/2005 03:11:05 AM · #87
From my portfolio:


From deviantART: High Contrast Black and White Photography Tutorial

I think my entry will have a blacker black and whiter white than my three samples above.
09/03/2005 09:30:21 AM · #88


Message edited by author 2005-09-03 09:36:54.
09/03/2005 02:06:11 PM · #89
Originally posted by bear_music:

Originally posted by Jeileen:

Terminology

Contrast ΓΆ€“ The difference between the darkest and lightest areas in a photo. The greater the difference, the higher the contrast.

Contrast - A measure of rate of change of brightness in an image.
-High contrast implies dark black and bright white content.


That's true as far as it goes, but it ignores the concept of "color contrast" which is equally valid. Take an image that consists of two juxtaposed rectangles, one bright green and one bright red, and you have VERY high color contrast but VERY low luminance contrast. The two rectangles will jangle together and positively vibrate where they abut each other.

And, as others have pointed out, subject contrast is not excluded by this description; a homeless person in shabby clothes standing next to a society gent in a tuxedo would be an example of "subject contrast".

R.


Thank-you for bringing me out of my box.
09/03/2005 02:31:34 PM · #90
This one, for me at least, contrasted the subject as well as tone - and would probably have been in preference to my actual submission for the challenge.
09/03/2005 04:43:24 PM · #91
Here are a couple of my shots... If they are not high contrast, let me know:)





Either one of these is probably better than my actual entry

Message edited by author 2005-09-03 16:44:20.
09/03/2005 04:50:38 PM · #92
Originally posted by aguapreta:

Here are a couple of my shots... If they are not high contrast, let me know:)





Either one of these is probably better than my actual entry


The blue one shrieks high-contrast to me. The red one, a little less so. If the green were more saturated, it would be higher-contrast. I'd call it borderline as it stands, but it would get a good score from me. Nice shots, pal!

R.
09/03/2005 05:35:35 PM · #93


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09/03/2005 06:51:53 PM · #94
I think both of those would score highly if entered! Nice!!!

Originally posted by aguapreta:

Here are a couple of my shots... If they are not high contrast, let me know:)





Either one of these is probably better than my actual entry

09/04/2005 07:32:14 AM · #95
I have entered the challenge but I think I am going to get slammed because it is not the crisp clear images I am seeing on this thread. (intentionally) It does however have an abundance of color. My question is: If so many people on this thread are wondering what High contrast is, how are people going to vote on whether something fits a theme? Could be some very interesting scores coming our way! (am bracing for the 1's and 2's)

Good luck in the challenge everyone.
09/04/2005 07:55:46 AM · #96
Originally posted by glad2badad:

I think both of those would score highly if entered! Nice!!!

Originally posted by aguapreta:

Here are a couple of my shots... If they are not high contrast, let me know:)





Either one of these is probably better than my actual entry


I have a slightly different view
for me the top boat is high contrast.

however for the lower image of two boats, the colours are too close together on the colour wheel and are not contrasting.
that being said as I feel this has potentioal to be very controversial I would mark both of these high

will make judgeing the submissions interesting

Message edited by author 2005-09-04 08:29:31.
09/04/2005 08:37:44 AM · #97

09/04/2005 08:40:13 AM · #98
Originally posted by troberge:

My question is: If so many people on this thread are wondering what High contrast is, how are people going to vote on whether something fits a theme? Could be some very interesting scores coming our way! (am bracing for the 1's and 2's)

Good luck in the challenge everyone.


Agreed...should be VERY interesting! Many different camps in this one. ;^)
09/04/2005 10:17:16 AM · #99
I assume this would work??? Comments, please.


09/04/2005 11:02:10 AM · #100
Yes, that should do the trick for me.
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