FabSwingers.com forum: Black and white pics ..

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What's the thoughts on b&w pics.. someone told me that they loved mine.. and thinking about it I dunno why I took them black and white.. others that do b&w pics what's yer reasons?

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By *panishRebelMan
over a year ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland

Black and white focus on the form and feel. Sometimes colours distract from the form.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Very true

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Depends on the picture content

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends on the picture content"

Exactly

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Depends on the picture content"

And did u look at mine ? What do u think..

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By *andyrackkyMan
over a year ago

South

As a graphic designer, it's well known black and white photography removes any distraction of color and helps the viewer focus on other aspects of the photo, such as the subject, the textures, shapes and patterns, and the composition.

This helps when displaying the wedding vegetables for all to see

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

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By *andyrackkyMan
over a year ago

South

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense"

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for the feed back fellas.. brings the veins out more

lol

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

It might be worth showing evidence of your ability to do that in your own pics before offering to do it for anyone else. It might help inspire confidence.

As for B&W OP sometimes it's just the aesthetics, sometimes the mood of the photo, and sometimes when the picture isn't quite the best quality a wee B&W edit, adjusting the contrast & lighting can salvage an otherwise meh photo

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By *arry and AnnCouple
over a year ago

Louth

Can defo make a meh photo sexy.. Latte i think was another filter i became a fan of

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I wouldn't bother with meh photos they get deleted lol ty for feedback BTW

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I must try the latte 1 thanks v much

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By *andyrackkyMan
over a year ago

South

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

It might be worth showing evidence of your ability to do that in your own pics before offering to do it for anyone else. It might help inspire confidence.

Agreed, and my own worst critic. In everything I do....hence why I don't practice what I preach.

Might make it a plan to do so...and show my skills lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

It might be worth showing evidence of your ability to do that in your own pics before offering to do it for anyone else. It might help inspire confidence.

Agreed, and my own worst critic. In everything I do....hence why I don't practice what I preach.

Might make it a plan to do so...and show my skills lol"

I'm the same but if you've got the skills show them off

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By *andyrackkyMan
over a year ago

South

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

It might be worth showing evidence of your ability to do that in your own pics before offering to do it for anyone else. It might help inspire confidence.

Agreed, and my own worst critic. In everything I do....hence why I don't practice what I preach.

Might make it a plan to do so...and show my skills lol

I'm the same but if you've got the skills show them off

Aw look don't I know....stand in front of 100s on a weekly basis preaching what I should ve practicing.

I've had a domain name for years, always go to build my website. Get 90% done and scrap it. I'm never happy and always want to do better so by the time iv done something I think I can do a better a job. Thing is...if I paid myself I wouldn't have that issue

It's a vicious circle....

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By *ofusplusCouple
over a year ago

Limerick

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

It might be worth showing evidence of your ability to do that in your own pics before offering to do it for anyone else. It might help inspire confidence.

Contrast can make a wishy washy b/w photo look amazing. I always use it with b/w photos. Mrs

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

I figured out that if I desaturate the photo before I mess with the contrast and brightness I get much better results x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12"

Your most recent public photo I'd push the contrast, bring up the detail in certain areas - body hair, beard, collar bone, along the lines of the muscles in your arms - push the overall sharpness a tiny bit and darken the whole image a little. Your B&Ws are very good though!

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By *ingerrrrWoman
over a year ago

Meath

Mister ice cream…

I really like your pics.. lickable you could say..

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

"Mister ice cream…

I really like your pics.. lickable you could say.. "

Thank you Ginger. How do you like your ice-cream?

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

Funny you should mention that. I was trying something a little different with this one and went for a lighter more washed out look when I edited it.

I actually think I'm my arm looks huge in this one but hey I took it at 3am after a night in the pub and wasn't thinking about focal length

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

Awful things, people are shocked when they meet me in person and I’m actually multicoloured…..

I use them to make myself look worse….

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"Awful things, people are shocked when they meet me in person and I’m actually multicoloured…..

I use them to make myself look worse….

How did i not cop those ralph laurens before. Yum

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By *eijaWoman
over a year ago

City Centre

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12"

I use the same phone...the majority of my pics are b&w but recently have started to mix them up a bit.

I'm a huge lover of erotic art and b&w pics something more sensual about them ..

B x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12"

Yours are nice to look at, a bit of thought put into them and always nice to see a man who doesnt think it's all about his gangly bits

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

"Awful things, people are shocked when they meet me in person and I’m actually multicoloured…..

I use them to make myself look worse….

How did i not cop those ralph laurens before. Yum

You were probably surprised I was wearing pants for a change…..

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"Awful things, people are shocked when they meet me in person and I’m actually multicoloured…..

I use them to make myself look worse….

How did i not cop those ralph laurens before. Yum

You were probably surprised I was wearing pants for a change…..

That could be it

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

"Awful things, people are shocked when they meet me in person and I’m actually multicoloured…..

I use them to make myself look worse….

How did i not cop those ralph laurens before. Yum

You were probably surprised I was wearing pants for a change…..

That could be it

You should see my other pic, not a stitch in sight……

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12

Yours are nice to look at, a bit of thought put into them and always nice to see a man who doesnt think it's all about his gangly bits

Thank you. I had to move a few to friends only as there are not alot of guys in Galway with as much curly hair as me and I've been spotted twice!

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12

I use the same phone...the majority of my pics are b&w but recently have started to mix them up a bit.

I'm a huge lover of erotic art and b&w pics something more sensual about them ..

B x"

Same. Taking pics for fab has gotten me into photography in a way I hadn't thought of before and I've ended up with a few nudes I really like bit might actually be a bit too arty for fab.

Never thought I'd hear myself say that.

Your red one really pops in the midst of the B&W's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Funny you should mention that. I was trying something a little different with this one and went for a lighter more washed out look when I edited it.

I actually think I'm my arm looks huge in this one but hey I took it at 3am after a night in the pub and wasn't thinking about focal length "

It's that little bit of light just under your bent leg that really draws my eye and makes me want to just make a little more of it

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"Awful things, people are shocked when they meet me in person and I’m actually multicoloured…..

I use them to make myself look worse….

How did i not cop those ralph laurens before. Yum

You were probably surprised I was wearing pants for a change…..

That could be it

You should see my other pic, not a stitch in sight……

I may have had a quick look

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

It's that little bit of light just under your bent leg that really draws my eye and makes me want to just make a little more of it

Well yes. I've found creatively hiding select parts of my anatomy to be an entertaining challenge

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By *itemeagainMan
over a year ago

Wexford

I like b&w . However I do find that in alot of cases its used to make a pic appear better looking

So for profile pics I much prefer colour and a certain amount of realism. These studio types and such just leave me feeling , I still don't know what you really look like

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By *eijaWoman
over a year ago

City Centre

"I've discovered I like taking photos in B&W and sepia since I joined fab. Couldn't explain why except that I like the aesthetic.

Thanks for the explanations above guys that makes sense

Happy to help, now get snapping that member in all its glory

For what's it worth, anyone wanting some professional touch ups on pics...be sure to hit me up

if I have the time I will help where I can

I'd be happy to get some feedback on mine. I use my phone (pixel 4a) and the default editing tools on stock android 12

I use the same phone...the majority of my pics are b&w but recently have started to mix them up a bit.

I'm a huge lover of erotic art and b&w pics something more sensual about them ..

B x

Same. Taking pics for fab has gotten me into photography in a way I hadn't thought of before and I've ended up with a few nudes I really like bit might actually be a bit too arty for fab.

Never thought I'd hear myself say that.

Your red one really pops in the midst of the B&W's"

Why thank you

Wow God no...it's time to express yourself post that arty pic!

B x

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By *eijaWoman
over a year ago

City Centre

"I like b&w . However I do find that in alot of cases its used to make a pic appear better looking

So for profile pics I much prefer colour and a certain amount of realism. These studio types and such just leave me feeling , I still don't know what you really look like

That's why you throw in one or two colour pics too

B x

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

Wow God no...it's time to express yourself post that arty pic!

B x"

I put one up there temporarily. I'll move into friends later.

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By *itemeagainMan
over a year ago

Wexford

"I like b&w . However I do find that in alot of cases its used to make a pic appear better looking

So for profile pics I much prefer colour and a certain amount of realism. These studio types and such just leave me feeling , I still don't know what you really look like

That's why you throw in one or two colour pics too

B x"

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