Today, I’m posting a repeat HDR image from a couple weeks ago. I decided to do a Monochrome Monday version of the Tryon Palace in New Bern North Carolina.
Processing: This image started as nine exposures from -2 to +2 ev at .5 ev intervals. After merging the exposures with Nik HDR Efex Pro for tone mapping, I used Control Points to enhance the Structure in the bricks and ground areas. The skies turned out pretty good and only needed a little work in Adobe Photoshop. I finished the image by using Hue/Saturation to get the colors just right. Then I used Curves to balance the light and dark areas. And finally, High Pass Filter was applied (very lightly) to add more of a crisp look to the overall scene.
After producing the color image, I loaded it into Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 for the monochrome conversion and applied a light sepia tone filter. Back in Photoshop, I burned a very slight dark vignette for a finishing touch.
Equipment used: Nikon D700 with 28-70mm f/2.8 lens set at 28mm. f/13, ISO 400.
The monochrome really enhances the details and textures of the stone Mark. Great leading line
Thanks, Len.
I think this treatment is more suitable to this image than than the original. It helps to bring out the textures and emphasis the symmetry and leading lines without the distraction of color.
Thanks, Mark. I was going for the texture.
I really like it in B&W. I love what it does to the detail in the brick. Well done.
Thanks, Edith. Appreciate your comment.
Wow, Mark. This is a great looking B&W with outstanding balance and detail. The original is quite nice but this really trumps that one.
Thanks very much Jimi. I even included the drink that the town of New Bern is famous for.