Friday, April 13, 2012

The Weekend in Black and White: Drive by Shot


I shot this house last year in Winston Salem, NC when we were heading to the mountains.
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I liked the strong lines of the house for black and white but didn't like the signs in front. However, I don't think I like the shot as well cropped so I'm posting both versions.
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Click for the home of the weekend in black and white.
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23 comments:

  1. JohnApril 13, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Prefer the un-cropped version; makes a nice contrast between the old house and our current need to signpost everything. How did people manage without them!

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  2. HansHBApril 13, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Agree with John, the "ffull" version is best!
    Happy B&W Weekend to you!

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  3. Kleppanrova.comApril 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    The "full" version is best!
    From Ingun

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  4. annalarssonphotographyApril 13, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    I like the "full" version best!
    Have a great weekend :)

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  5. DragonstarApril 13, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    The uncropped version is much nicer, in spite of all those signs. What an attractive house!

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  6. WayneApril 13, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Neat house!!
    I agree, the signs are distracting.

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  7. StitchforkApril 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I like the second cropped version better -- makes you want to see more of it!

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  8. magiceyeApril 13, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    beautifully captured!

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  9. Gillian OlsonApril 13, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    You're right this really works in black and white. :)

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  10. lina@home sweet homeApril 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I prefer to see the whole house. A beautiful house.

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  11. IreneApril 14, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Neat house ... think I like the cropped version best :)

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  12. betty-NZApril 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Both shots are great. I would have cloned the sign out with bushes!

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  13. CarolaApril 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    The full version is my favorite too. Great in b&w.

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  14. NatureFootstepApril 14, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I see what you mean. There is almost always things spoiling your shot. I liked the lines on the building too. :)

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  15. Monica S EngellApril 14, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I can see what you mean about the signs, but I think I like the first version thoug! Great lines.
    Have a nice week end:)

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  16. Maude LynnApril 14, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I prefer the non-cropped version. Gorgeous black and white.

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  17. RamblingWoods2.comApril 14, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    That is perfect for the theme....

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  18. Cezar and LéiaApril 15, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I love all pictures and details, this facade is very charming!
    Léia

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  19. SandyCarlsonApril 15, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    That's a lovely house.

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comApril 15, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Yup -- the full version is best, sometimes you just can't crop out all the distractions -- and the signs make me think about how many years this lovely home has probably been standing and the changes it has seen.

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  21. TheChieftessApril 15, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I think the cropped version is a more interesting composition...the signs definitely detract in the full version but is appropriate for a more documentary shot...Love the contrasts of the dark trim with the white house...and the style of the house!!!

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  22. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 17, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Hmmm, nice shots but it somehow looks a little bit ominous to me...

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  23. IndraniApril 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Both looks good.

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