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DoubleTent says:

Wow. I will post a shot, but I'd just like to look at this one for a while!
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Andreas Helke    says:

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Laura Valadez says:

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RPG DEPICTIONS    says:

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bobtravis    says:

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Tsc Tempest says:

Well done, nice pics.
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Sue90ca Feels Like 102    says:

Is this considered high contrast?


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Daniel*1977    says:

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trash-star    says:

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~Danish says:

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andy.wolf    says:

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--ex Paris (now London) Steve-- says:

My fav... only a few comments (3) whereas a similar one made number 1 in explore ??
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kaoni701    says:

Geir Halvorsen    says:

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MarcelS    says:

is the contrast high enough in this image?
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Tsc Tempest says:

I like it, it works for me.
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Frikkadella says:

:)
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mherrero    says:

Damasco


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jojournals (away for a while)    says:

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hurworld says:

Monochrome Photography says:

"Melancholy"

Juan José Martínez says:

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/magister_voland/3194893762/]
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diablopb says:

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mfophotos    says:

I think people need to understand what high-contrast really is. It's not a high-key image, where all the value are skewed to the white end of the range, nor a low-key shot where all of values are skewed to black and gray. High-contrast implies a small amount of gray tonality (middle tones) with the values being predominantly black and white.

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Joker 74    says:

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Kenneth Armstrong [deleted] says:

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Pez Brige says:

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TMD MEMORIES says:

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ordinary robot    says:

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebartley/1522041359/in/set-72157602139936130/]
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StudioTempura    says:

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Tsc Tempest says:

hey guys, some really interesting moddy stuff! Would like to see some more high contrast, white dominated images, sort of fashion orinted
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batcanon says:

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Sue90ca Feels Like 102    says:

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image freak says:

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santiago suarez says:

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dseang [deleted] says:

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Emmanuel from http://www.photo-cerf-volant.fr says:

May I propose this one ?


Or this one ?

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Stargazer95050 says:

high enough contrast ?


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Tsc Tempest says:

@mfophotos - correct.

Just a gentle reminder, can we keep the images to "Small" size please?

Pez_Bridge has some great examples in his stream for those who are a little confused about the definitions.

Low Contrast
InMist

Low Key
LittleLord

High Key
DayOnIce

High Contrast (this is what we're all about here)
White: Man who feeds the birds
Black: School Hall
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Coco K... says:

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ivan.pertica says:

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mangoandtabasco    says:

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Stargazer95050 says:

A bit more "moody"


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Vivi Martins • says:

redragon3883 [deleted] says:

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Tsc Tempest says:

mfophotos said,

"I think people need to understand what high-contrast really is. It's not a high-key image, where all the value are skewed to the white end of the range, nor a low-key shot where all of values are skewed to black and gray. High-contrast implies a small amount of gray tonality (middle tones) with the values being predominantly black and white."

Perhaps you'd like to critique what's been posted so far? Anybody else want to join the discussion?

While I like lots of th photos posted here, I DO have to admit that some miss the mark. As an addition to the above difinition, I'd like to add the following Table: Lighting Styles and Key:Fill Ratios

:- High Contrast, 5:1 ratio, 2 stop dif.
:- Dramatic, 4:1 ratio, 1 1/2 stop dif.
:- Std. Portrait, 3:1 ratio, 1 stop dif.
:- High Key, 2:1 ratio, 1/2 stop dif.
:- Flat Light, 1:1 ratio, 0 stop dif.

So taking in the other principle characteristic of High Contrast images, that is reduced/minimal mid-tones, into account a high contrast image should exhibit at least a 2 stop difference between light and dark areas.

Over to you.
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emma.lee' says:

I think this is high contrast enough, what about you?
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/_emmah_/3251573400/]
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Sue90ca Feels Like 102    says:

I think the best way to clear this up is for tsc tempest to take what photos we have posted now and point out which ones are indeed high contrast and which ones are not.
Sue
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emma.lee' says:

I agree :). It's a little confusing...:S
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MCM chi says:

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Tsc Tempest says:

Ask, and you shall receive - although I'm no expert. The posts in this thread from the following people appear to me to fit the criteria of "High Contrast."

Andreas Helke

bobtravis

sue90ca

trash-star

andy_wolf

Geir Halvorsen

MarcelS

Damasco

hurworld

Monochrome Photography

Magister Voland

mfophotos

Joker74


rubbergorilla

Pez Brige

Tasha.TMD.V.i.s.o.n.s

Barbara Klein

Mike Bartley

Zero1o1

sue90ca

image freek

dseang

Emmanuel

stargazer95050

Coco K...

ivan.pertica

mangoandtabasco

Vivi Oliveira

redragon3883

Dashboard_Doll

MCM chi

Cheers, one and all.
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( E )lias junior says:

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Michael Roberts, Canadian    says:

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porkfork6    says:

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♫ RaZiel ♫ says:

I don't know if it can be included in Hi-contrast B&W, but i try :)

charales1    says:

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omatix    says:

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Reds.    says:

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Fábio_Martins says:

Jeff__    says:

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David Parrett says:

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eltipoquesoñabadespiertoenfaserem says:

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Sara Lorenzoni says:

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/saralorenzoni/3174784405/]
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Sara Lorenzoni says:

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/saralorenzoni/3022046829/]
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Sara Lorenzoni says:

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/saralorenzoni/2985446116/]
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Reds.    says:

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Lionel Fernández Roca says:

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sami k (the k stands for potassium!)    says:

scrummy... i live for contrast.

Tsc Tempest says:

There's some good stuff comming out folks, well done!

TT
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Sue90ca Feels Like 102    says:

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J.G.Silva says:

Abs.
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Ordi Calder says:

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Arrtem    says:

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Melanie Hollis says:

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Tsc Tempest says:

I just want to say thanks to everyone who made a contribution. Some interesting shoot to look at and some interesting, though brief commentaries along the way. It's been an unexpected pleasure.

As an aside, is there anyone who'd like to have a go at picking a "top five" as the best representational images for this thread?
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Gremlina :) says:

i haven't posted anything, but if i am permitted, i want to make a list of my top 5 posted:
Paris Steve
Tasha.TMD.V.i.s.o.n.s
Marian Deacu
stargazer95050
mfophotos

anyway, great photos everyone!!!
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ChancePhotos    says:

matt_cinque says:

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kcactionphoto / Kevin Camp Photography    says:

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Edison Lewis6 [deleted] says:

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##...Jeff...## (de retour) [deleted] says:

Voilà ma proposition.


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Sue90ca Feels Like 102    says:

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Peter Carney says:

Here is mine

unveiled.epicurean says:

i was going for the Film Noir essence...Let me know what you think!


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