Black & White Layout Photos

[GP-9_Man11786]

While waiting for the paint to dry on a locomotive, I decided to grab my camera and play around a bit. I shot these two black and white photos.

I call this shot "Showdown at Lake Tower."  A soon-to-be retired 2-8-0 stares down its modern replacements. I shot this one in aperture priority mode at f/36 to maximize the depth of field.

This shot was my attempt to emulate O. Winston Link.  I shot this one at f/22.

[Train Modeler]

Looks great

Richard

[Eric97123]

I love shooting in B&W and thanks to Photoshop or other similar programs, a basic digital camera can make great looking B&W.  Here are a few from my layout.

 

[Proto87 2011]

really good! It seems like B&W photos bring out the detail better. Better not shoot mine in B&W!

[Southwest Chief]

B&W, and our model loco...but not exactly of the layout.

I used a photo of our LGB (G scale) mogul and added it to a real train photo.

 

Here are some taken on the layout:

[Curt Webb]

I really like B&W photos and videos. It helps to give the impression of age.

[Motley]

Very cool stuff.

OK here is my very first attempt at a BW photo. I converted it using Corel Paint Shop Pro.

[wm3798]

This has always been a favorite of mine...

Lee

[Anonymous]

I used GIMP to convert this picture into b & w and added smoke to it:

[MAbruce]

I went a step further and added an antique look to my B&W photo.  The loco lacks weathering, but I figured it could have been brand new when this photo was taken:

[BRVRR]

B&W is fun and it helps set the mood and the period. Here are a couple from my layout and website.

 

[selector]

Another sepia shot.

[tomkat-13]

 

[Sailormatlac]

CNR 2500 waiting a repaint job at Limoilou Shops.

Matt

[Grampys Trains]

K4s crossing Hammer Creek. DJ.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

 

[steamage]

[selector]

No recent posts?  Okay, how about this close-up of a Santa Fe 3750 series.   Keep those B&W's comping, fellas.

Crandell