Gorilla at the Omaha Zoo
I’ve seen some amazing black and white photographs on the photography section of the WordPress blog. So, I thought I would try my hand at using Lightroom to see if I could achieve the same thing.
It’s not as simple as clicking the black and white button. I also adjusted some of the underlying color tones and increased the clarity to bring out the details and shadows.
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This is a time I wish my WordPress template was wider for images. If you click on the image you can see some of the changes in a bigger format.
The original black and white threw too many shadows around his eyes, but the adjustment lighten brush solved that problem. I also used the adjustment brush to sharpen his nose, darken highlights in the fur and increase the clarity in the creases. There really was a lot I did to this image, so much so I couldn’t list them all.
I’ve watched some Lightroom videos on editing and I might just record one and post it some day. First I need to find a screen video program that is easy to use. Anyone have any suggestions?
Photo info: This gorilla lives at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, it’s one of my favorite places to visit. I posted earlier about the Gorilla exhibit, give it a read, it’s pretty amazing. If anyone visits Omaha contact me and I’ll be more than glad to take you on a tour.
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You did a terrific job on this conversion. Great shot.
Thanks, I do like it better than the color image. The green grass is distracting. The black and white draws the focus to his face.
Awesome Black and White Image of the Gorilla!!! Lightroom is awesome for creating black and white images. You did a fantastic job with the gorilla. Props!
Thanks for the compliment, I’m learning more and more about Lightroom and wonder how I lived without it. LOL
Nice B&W edit.
I do a lot of minor tweaking and fixing in Lightroom (and to a lesser extent Photoshop), the adjustment bush is a great tool. I think the best tweaks are the ones the people don’t even realise you’ve made. Nice work and fantastic looking animal.
Thank you, I need to go back to the zoo now the “I” have control over my son’s Rebel. I want to say thanks for stopping by my blog and spending so much time here. I hope you enjoyed it.