Very nice job on this cityscape. I rarely get to travel; so you are today's travel guide for Miami. Fantastic detail that you caught most noticeably on the railings in front of the trolley. The city looks very modern since I was there in 1964. My only question is why you chose B&W over color.

Dots

There must be something in the Caedesian water today.. think I am setting a personal record for the number of images favourited.


Brilliant shot, Carlos.

I really like how you composed this one.

Adding in the juxtaposition of the modern lines/curve of the overpass with that of the older trolley car.


Yep.. you know it, reiterating.. +favs for me.

And thank you for sharing this one with us.

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Dorothy asks; "My only question is why you chose B&W over color."

My guess would be that you wanted the shapes and forms to come to the forefront and so, chose black and white.

Although, I would be curious to see the colour version for comparative purposes.

Sorry guys, I shot this in B/W, one day I grabbed my camera and decided to do a Miami series in monochrome, I promise to do some in colors

Excellent photo. Precise, details are amazing, black and white on this is terrific. Great result.

I do like this one..It's got it all...R.

Hope it will be an entry for the Wednesday B&W challenge (BWC), Carlos, as it a very special and splendid B&W one, my friend.

"Sorry guys, I shot this in B/W, one day I grabbed my camera and decided to do a Miami series in monochrome, I promise to do some in colors."

For what it is worth, as I suspect that cameras have come some way since conversion from colour to black and white afforded the photographer more creative control.. check out these black and white conversion methods:

Cambridge in Colour | "Converting a Digital Color Photo into Black and White"

And a side note.. if you were to google each of the methods outlined in the above link and that of your respective image editor.. I am sure you could find more in-depth tutorials on the 'how to' stuff.


So.. moral to the story?

Depending on the camera that you use.. it might be more preferable to shoot in colour and then, convert to black and white.

And more so.. given the image under consideration.. if it is applicable to do the conversion.


There are numerous articles out there on what constitutes a 'good black and white photo'.

Here is one that covers the bases and considerations:

Tech Radar | "How to master black and white photography"

For example.. under "Bad subjects for black and white photography"..

"Safeguarding mood

If the scene you're shooting relies on color for mood or impact, chances are you'll be better off keeping the image in color, as in our mushroom image above. Sunrise or sunset shots are another good example; you should always ask yourself whether the image loses some impact without the subtle hues."

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Side note: I've copied and pasted this to the Discussion Boards -> Photography Cameras, techniques, etc. section ("Another one about Black and White Photography"). Thought it might prove useful for discussion and/or for anyone that might be interested/curious.

The tones in this one are superb! Carlos I think you did a terrific job on this one, and it's so sharp, and clear. tigs=^..^=

Carolos - The crisp focus, great contrast provided by b/w, converging lines on the left in this fine composition - a great image.

Great contrast, Carlos, between the modern architecture and the historic feel of the trolley. Excellent in black and white as well as outstanding composition.

-Nik

The shapes forms and lines are perfectly portrayed in B&W.
Fine photography Carlos !
Would be delighted to have it in the B & W Challenge if you would like to submit it. :)