Wednesday, February 10, 2010

41/365

I've been working on some actions for black and white photos. I love the look of a crisp black and white. There are so many different ways to achieve this look. One of my favorites is using lab color mode. It produces such a crisp look. I have created a new action to soften that look and get a creamier black and white. Here are 2 photos from the beach a couple of weeks ago with that vanilla black and white look. (I'm also playing along at The Long Road to China's Black & White Wednesday!)



And here is my 365 for this lovely Wednesday.... Man do I have a shoe problem (for my daughter)! Thanks Target for being my "supplier".



Posted by 4chalseys@blogger at 10:18 AM

14 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    The contrast in these are perfect. Nothing is overdone, just perfect. And the kids are pretty cute too :)

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  2. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic!February 10, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    OH MY WORD..... I simply adore these black and whites......BEAUTIFUL!!

    LOL about the shoe addiction..... it is hard to go to Target and not come out without at least one pair in your shopping bag:)

    Thanks for playing along!! Enjoy your day.

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  3. TaylorFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Gorgeous black & whites! Love those shoes too.

    Wishing I had the CS4!

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  4. RobinFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I LOVE these B&W pictures! Your action really looks GREAT! I think that my fav is the first one with the great contrast of her coat. But their eyes look super in both of them!

    Glad your playing along with B&W Wednesday ... it's a great way to meet other bloggers & see some great pictures!!

    Take care - Robin

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  5. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Wow. Catherine. Your black and white actions are so wonderful. And your pictures of the kids, as always, are just stunning. WOW! I am so amazed! Just gorgeous!

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  6. GailFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    These are STUNNING!!!! beautiful images, wow!!!

    And having just coming home from Target with 2 new pairs of shoes for my 7 year old daughter...I can relate. ;)

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  7. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Those shoes are so stinkin adorable! have to get some too. My daughter is obsessed with shoes! In fact she has more shoes then me! I just bought CS3 so I can use actions! CAn't wait to try out yours

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  8. SarahFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Those shoes are too cute!!

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  9. Formerly known as FrauFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Gorgeous B&W....and shoes you are speaking my language!

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  10. MarlaFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Those kid shots are perfection! Love them . . . Great conversion! Never played around with Lab mode . . . maybe it's time

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  11. KatyFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    The photo of the shoes made me smile :) and the children are so adorable. I love the natural lighting in the black and white photos!

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  12. Mei Mei s and MayhemFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Gorgeous B&W's!!!

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  13. DonnaFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Gosh.... I'm almost speechless! What gorgeous photos! Amazing, really! The contrast is something I think I need to work on more. I always try to get my kids faces to look this crisp in black and white but I have much to learn.

    Donna
    Our Blog: Double Happiness!

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  14. Christine @ 12,450miles February 11, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    LOVE the black and whites... you hit upon one winner of an action! The subject matter is adorable as well! ;-)

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