I like this one so much better. You did a nice job on the conversion. I also like your pov. The wheel in the foreground looks iconic and powerful. I think it was a good choice for a war enactment.
To me, it looks too sharp to look historic, and the vignette looks a bit too much like it isn't natural to the photo. But it is a beautiful conversion to b/w.
Yes, Black & White is the way to go on this one, unless you think of Sepia which would also be authentic.
Good shot except for that guy in the background. Turn him into grass. :)
Casting my "vote" for this version, too - but I agree that the vignette is a bit strong and definite. The figures I would clone out are the two onlookers in the background just to the left of the center. The light is very nice here and I really like the friendly interaction among the enactors.
I think this one is better. I like it. The vignette might be a bit stronger than necessary, but that's just opinion.
It would have been beyond awesome to get those guys to stand stiffly and awkwardly for the photograph, like they would have back in the day. I'm laughing just thinking of trying to get people to do that now....good shot.
I really like this one. It could be an authentic period shot.
A few years ago I read a book called 'Confederates in The Attic', about civil war re-enacters. I was surprised to like it as much as I did. It was really fascinating.
I went back and forth between the color and this one - and I am bit torn as well - on one had the warm tones are lovely but as others have pointed out - the b&w adds to the authenticity of the era - Yes, cloning out some of the people would allow the canon to become even more a focal point and simplicity is a good thing when the people are in modern dress - however, given the number of people and the tress and such, it would be a fair amount of work and I not sure the pay off would warrant it .. I do like the suggestion put forth by [user]ciaegale[/user] to make it sepia - also adding grain might be a good choice but all in all it's a lovely shot of a piece of history.
I definitely prefer the b/w to the color. Another option would be sepia. When will we see the one where they are shooting off the cannon? ;) I like that the cannon is the main subject and the people are accents.
Yes I like this version better. It gives it more of an authentic old world feel. The vignetting adds a nice touch. If you want to make it look even older add some grain to it. I like it how it is so this is just a suggestion for experimenting :)
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