A yellow field of corn and the contrasting green of the surrounding fields will look dynamic against a stark blue sky, when we see it in color.
In black and white landscape photography, the colors will all “melt” into similar shades of grey, and your drama will be lost.
This is what I mean when I say don’t forget about color! Learn how color translates to black and white, and be aware of the tones and shades in your composition, so your final photograph will reflect the drama of the original scene.
Here’s another example:
If you're like most people, you'll like the color one better - a black and white sunset of this kind, doesn't add anything to the scene.
So thinking about color, and choosing the right subjects for your black and white landscape photography will help you take better photographs guaranteed!
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4) Adding Depth to Landscapes – the Magic of Depth of Field
5) Special Techniques for Digital Black and White Landscape Photography
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