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Definitely, an image of a green verdant scene ... I feel, would convey a much more relaxing sense to the viewer than the same scene in...

You are correct of course. But colour has subliminal meaning also, evoking responses beyond the rational. So if a monochrome image...

I can understand/relate to Adams' freedom statement. For decades, I shot, developed and printed B&W film four to five days a week. Most...

The Jobo tanks with the magnetic attachment require a lid (red plastic), as the cog lid will probably leak chemicals into the processor...

Sweet P Munich, Germany Nikon F, w/ Nikkor 85mm - Tri-X

It is a great camera. Light, small, and a great lens. PXL_20250121_221041584~3 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Nice shots, interesting film. I've seen tractors like that Allis-Chalmers in real life. Down here in the farmlands of NC it's called...

Spring Equinox - March 20, 2025 Canon 20D w/ Canon 60mm Macro

While the part of me that wanted the lifestyle that I associated with rock and roll in the late 1960's has gone by the wayside, I still...

Granted, I do not know every trick/application possible in a B&W darkroom ... but I have no knowledge of how to alter a particular color...

Agreed, the Secret Service agent stands out from the rest due to his height, dark suit and stern expression.

It is indeed very effective, Gary and the high contrast suits it well. And welcome to RPF @Richard Ries . :)

Nice! It reminds me of those old sci-fi movies "Capt. Rocky T. Hero and the Invaders From Yonda"! 😉 Cap's about to leap out of the...

I disagree ... (somewhat). Colors have density ... changing the color density in B&W alters the accurate representation of the B&W...

I have amassed a little collection of the adapters. I like being able to use nearly any lens with any camera. The adapters are usually...