As we’ve mentioned, light on Mars’ landscape is a bit flat. When shooting black and white you’ll want to add a little contrast to give your mono Mars photos more impact.
The Solution
A slight S curve will do the trick, as we’ve done here. Notice the difference between the two? A little contrast helps your image stand out more. You can also use Photoshop’s Auto Contrast and generally get good results.
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Posted on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 at 1:24 pm under Landscape, Photography Tips.
Tags: black and white photography, camera tips, DSLR tips, ISO sensitivity, landscape photography, night photography, white balance
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