Exercise 16- Strength of interpretation.

For this exercise I had to pick two photographs that I considered would best suit an adjustment in contrast and then an adjustment in brightness either up or down the scale in order to make the best black and white version.

I chose this first photograph has it had quite a lot of shadow area that I thought that I could bring up thus displaying more detail using levels of contrast.

This second version has the contrast brought up to the highest level I could whilst still able to identify all aspects of the fountain.  This version has more detail than the first but  appears more washed out.

I then converted the high contrast version to black and white, the effect is quite marked and I definitely prefer it to the other two, the lack of colour in the original shot helps to enhance the detail in the black and white version.

For the second photograph I chose a shot that had some colour in it but was limited and one that I thought that the detail in the shot could be enhanced with a shift in the brightness and contrast.

I have exaggerated the changes in the contrast and brightness almost creating a gaudiness about the clock face.

Once again the black and white version has converted well, the enhanced brightness and contrast has helped to make the black and white shot exaggerate the detail in the clock face.