Some say that darkroom work is more important in B&W photography than the work with the camera. And indeed, the traditional darkroom techniques, such as
are essential for creating the aesthetics of an image, as the photographer may have visualized it when taking the picture. In digital imaging all these darkroom techniques can be applied by using standard image processing software packages, such as Ulead PhotoImpact or Adobe PhotoShop. It is much easier to experiment with the techniques, accept the desired results - or simply undo undesired ones. Technical flaws of the image can also be corrected. Once a “fine print” is created, the result can also be stored digitally and can be reprinted easily. In this section a loose series of case studies show how I created some of the pictures in the gallery from end to end.
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Case Study 1: Heavy rain showers seen near the park entrance at Canyonlands National Park |
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Case Study 2: Manhattan Streets |
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Case Study 3: Jogger in Central Park |
