Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Simply Black and White

I love black and white for the fact that you can take a simple picture put it in B&W and it gives it depth and even life, some times. When I thought of this challenge I instantly thought of the simplicity of music in it's appearance, just the black and white notes across a page but how complex music really is, kind of like Photography.

I used a Pentax KM/K-2000 SLR camera in auto (not flash) natural lighting, using the macro feature. I used Picasa to make it B&W and sharpen the black a little.

Don't judge too harshly ;)

side note: for those of you who don't have photo shop or don't know how to use it (like me) I use the free Picasa program and I love it (for the fact that it is easy) you can do quite a bit with it, it's no photo shop but it is a nice program to use if you don't have time to learn photo shop or don't have it.

9 comments:

Katy said...

This is one idea i also had when i read the challenge... however, i don't have a single music book in our house! glad you did it (and even better than i would have) i love that you added your flute in the corner-- it adds so much life to it!

Brittney said...

I LOVE picasa, I used it exclusively until I got photoshop elements and absolutly LOVED it. It really can do a ton! I loved your take on how black and white can give a simple picture depth and life. Your picture, definitely has depth and life, nice job!

Rachel Holloway said...

VERY NICE JOB! I love the simplicity, yet how much depth it has! Nice shot!

Candace said...

Excellent job!! Love how you framed it and that you put the flute up at the corner.

B-Blogit said...

love how you caught shadow of the instrument. I would have just got closer on the instrument and less of the hymn book but still it is a great pic.

Melinda said...

Amen on Picasa...it's been a lifesaver and fun thing on here for me!

Love the music! Is that a clarinet in the corner? Brings it together nicely, I think. I like this!

Lindy said...

Great depth of field and concept!

{Alynn} said...

Beautiful! I've stared at music for so many years, I think I forgot how pretty it can be when you're not reading it. Very nice idea!

Julie N. said...

Great picture and I love the meaning behind it. I'm also a fan of Picasa.