Assignment 2

[SoCalGuy]

Manually adjusted by histogram

[goldcoastgolfer]

My preference is your first one I think.  Even though it doesn't have the textures the contrast between the black and white elements of the blender and background, as well as the silver bowl work well to make your subject stand out.

I think your second photo has some really nice lines but the tones in the B&W conversion don't have the same level of contrast.

[SoCalGuy]

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My preference is your first one I think.  Even though it doesn't have the textures the contrast between the black and white elements of the blender and background, as well as the silver bowl work well to make your subject stand out.

I think your second photo has some really nice lines but the tones in the B&W conversion don't have the same level of contrast.
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thank you for your input.

To get a better result on photo two - should I wait for a different lighting, adjust the contrast with software or find a better subject?

[goldcoastgolfer]

It's probably the environment that your subject is in - reds, browns and greens convert to a similar shade of grey in B&W.  That's why the contrast isn't quite there in your photo.

You could try applying a red or green filter to make your subjects stand out through post processing to bring out the contrast.  Better lighting that drapes itself around the posts - the sort you'd get early morning or late afternoon will also help bring out a bit more contrast. 

Good luck