Up and Down

[Martyn]

A couple of shots from a walk around the city of Lancaster. I thought these images would probably do better in B&W so I had a play with them in Lightroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bugmeister]

The first one definitely lends itself to mono but I'm not sure about the second one, the double yellow lines may be white but my eye is still seeing yellow which sort of spoils the effect a bit

 

Just a judicious crop at the bottom to remove the lines does help and I think it works better with mono then.

[Martyn]

Thanks Bugs, I cropped the second image then restored it again because it took away the steepness of the hill. But for someone like yourself who does not know the location, I can see how the cropped image would work. I think I'll end up cropping again; all part of the learning process.

 

I've been watching a lot of tutorials on Youtube. I selectively lightened the exposure of the walls in the second image to try and draw the viewers eyes down the road. I also cropped out the speed limit, parking zone and waste bin; there is practically very little left of the picture I saw in the viewfinder.

[Martyn]

Must admit, i like the way the greenery forms a natural vignette

 

 

 

 

[bugmeister]

I see what you mean about taking away the impression of steepness, but it does still have all that lovely texture in the walls and that's very effective

[fuzzyedges]

It has also taken away the "S" shape of the road

S's are so endearing to the eye

As an alternative try cloning out the "yellow" lines

The diffrent surfaces might still not work well but then again

[Martyn]

Thankyou Fuzzy, It just so happened that I've been watching this series of vids. I just watched the Clone and Heal tutorial and gave it a try on the image, I'm a happy bunny!

 

[ChrisLumix]

Yes, those both work very well for me in B&W, even though you've therefore lost the attractive yellow-beige colour of Lancaster stone.

[bugmeister]

Works for me with the lines cloned out. Nicely done

[Heather]

LOVE the stairs they just look so good in mono with all the tones in the old bricks 

 

the 2nd one once you have cloned the yellow/white lines out also lends itself very well to mono 

 

nice pair of images

[fuzzyedges]

Thats a nice  job there Martyn the inclusion of the puddle works well

I wondered if the texture of cobbles to tarmac might spoil it but it works okay

Youve rocketed along since we first met you on here, good on ya

[Martyn]

Thankyou for your kind comments Fuzzy, it means a lot to me as a relative newcomer. I have to say, the friendliness of this forum means I don't feel threatened or intimidated when I post my images. I have received nothing but support and encouragement from everyone whom I have had the pleasure of meeting. This photography thing has become more than a hobby; it's a way of life. I'm beginning to see the world through new eyes!

 

 

 

[Kobione]

Really nice, Martyn - I love the first one, makes you want to head up those stairs, and love the final version of the second one. You're doing well

[NannyFerret]

Brilliant editing, Martyn. 
I like the cloned second version too.

[annie]

loving the shot of the stairs, wonderful editing martyn.

[Korky]

As mentioned, number 1 is a perfect subject for B&W. Very nice indeed.

 

Korky