I'm starting to shoot B&W film recently...
Nice attempt!
A word of advise from this old 'sifu'. Your image lacks shadow details and is too contrasty. Try placing your shadows between Zone III and Zone IV. Also, printing it on a Grade 1 or 2 paper.
Next time if you encounter such contrastly scene again, I suggest that you try developing the film 15~20% less than the recommended time (that is approximately N-1) at a water temperature of 75 degree F.
"Digital is the Devil'. Since you are using film, why don't you print instead of scan?
Arrrgh!!!! I hate these scanned B&W images. None of them is what I will call an authentic B&W image.
It is good to know that there are people like you who are still interested in shooting black-and-white on film. In order to harness the true beauty of B&W film photography, you must print your images on monochrome paper. Also, it is absolutely essential to learn how to meter your scene. The Zone System is one such method.
ouw okai... understood, sifu.
thx for the inputs. :thumbsup:
Another word of advise.
Go to your regional library or Riceball at Adelphi to take a look at those black-and-white photography books from world-reknown 'sifus'. Notice where they place the shadows and highlights in their masterpieces.
Now look at your own images. Ask yourself if you are to photograph the scene again, where will you place your shadows and highlights. Then, improve yourself from there. That was how I learned B&W photography 29 years ago.
any particular B/W books to recommend? :what: