Chronicles of a NYC Park Bench #2

February 17, 2008 | Filed Under Central Park, Chronicles of a NYC Bench

I wanted to experiment with black and white photos. However, I couldn’t find anything on my photoshop program to turn the above photo into a black and white one. Instead, I saw a charcoal/chalk feature. So here is the result below. I guess I will have to open up my camera manual one of these days to find out how take black and white photos.

Anyway, about this photo: It is just too cold to sit outside. Too cold. So, the bench remains empty as people rush by. I think Spring and Summer will definitely find it occupied with all types of New Yorkers.

Paz

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12 Responses to “Chronicles of a NYC Park Bench #2”

mari

on February 18th, 2008 at 3:15 am

Paz, Very cool effects? I think if you want to remove the color, find the menu that has things like “Hue/Saturate” option on it. There should be either a Remove color or Desaturate option, which should turn it into b&w.

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joy

on February 18th, 2008 at 6:32 am

Hi Paz! I love benches myself, and there are certainly plenty around NYC.

Never take B&W photos using your camera. Best to do it on Photoshop. There are many ways to turn your photos into B&W, sepia, etc. You can do what Mari suggested or for other stuff, you can use http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials.

Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo. Sorry I haven’t visited yours recently. I have been unwell (and still am). But I now have posted new photos and I hope you’ll like them. Have a great week!

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Melissa

on February 18th, 2008 at 7:42 am

Very cool Paz…I like both the shots, but I do like the charcoal/chalk feature. I’ve always been a big fan of black and white photos.

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rochambeau

on February 18th, 2008 at 9:56 am

It worked well. I like the mood you created with the charcoal one!

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Tracy

on February 18th, 2008 at 10:34 am

I like these shots, Paz, and the different nuances created with the chalk and the b & w. The b & w especially has a very dreamy quality. Happy week ((HUGS))

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Paz

on February 18th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

Hi Mari: Thanks for the tip!

Thanks Joy! I appreciate your tip. And congrats on your interview. Very cool!

Hey there Melissa: I’m glad you like my BW attempt. By the way, Melinda inspired me to try it with one of her photos.

Hi Constance: Thank you! I’m going to experiment some more.

Hi Tracy: Thanks! It was fun playing around with the photo. I like your description, “dreamy quality.”

Happy week to all!
Paz

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Elizabeth

on February 18th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Wonderful benches!
Yes, they are kind of mysterious.
My very simple I-photo has an automatic black/white thing.
but I am not very technically minded.
Wasn’t it warm today?
We walked from Canal St to 23rd St.
See you sson

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Melinda

on February 18th, 2008 at 8:03 pm

You did a great job! I will be looking forward to many more!

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Patty

on February 18th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

Good evening, just wanted to stop by and thank you for coming by my place. Hope you have a great week ahead.

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Paz

on February 19th, 2008 at 1:42 am

Hi Elizabeth: Yes, very warm. Nice weather in which to walk and I think that walking is the best way to see the city.

Hi Melinda: Yay! Thanks!

Hi Patty: Welcome! I enjoyed your blog and plan on stopping by more often, especially for a good laugh. Have a great week, too!

Have a great week, everyone!

Best,
Paz

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Britt-Arnhild in Norway

on February 19th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

I love both photos.

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Paz

on February 20th, 2008 at 12:53 am

Hi Britt-Arnhild: Thanks!

Paz

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