On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Thanks to all who commented!
>
> FWIW, and perhaps TMI, the conversion was done in Silver Effex Pro from a
> rather flat, low-contrast rgb file. A generous helping of structure and
> contrast brought out the more subtle rays to a better approximation of what
> the scene actually looked like.
>
> Okay, it didn't look black and white, but I distinctly recall as I looked
> at the scene without a viewfinder I got an idea of what the final image
> would look like. Lots of times my visions are a little, well, imprecise.
> This time they were right on. <g>
>
>
Nothing wrong with that. No different, really, from using contrast filters
on a paper print or using the Zone System on film.
--
Paul Braun
Certified Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Harlan Howard
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