Have always loved to shoot black and white. Started in the business in newspapers and wires, back in the 70’s, when color was considered an exotic beast. There is this challenge associated with B&W imagery flying around on the internet, and I’ve been nominated for it numerous times. Just haven’t taken it up, given the hectic nature of flying, shooting, running the studio, flying, teaching, assignments, flying….
Lots of miles this year. My Delta account for the year is at 420,000. (I get bonus miles cuz I travel so much and luck into upgrades, but it’s still a bunch of miles.)
But, I’m determined to mix into this B&W challenge a bunch of pictures, old and new, and actually Instagram a bunch of monochrome images from my student portfolio, the one I showed up with in NYC in 1976. Therein is the reason no one hired me as a photographer.
So, here we go. Above, a shot the other week from London’s Hyde Park. Lone sax player, outside Winter Wonderland. Shot with a Nikon D750, which is a camera I now take with me just about everywhere. Light, fast and the high ISO is ridiculously good. I can see why it got named Camera of the Year by Pop Photo. Congrats to my buds over at Nikon Ambassadors. Coupling it with a new lens as well, the 20mm f1.8. The twenty has always been one of my favorite lenses. Back in the day, if I went out with two lenses, it was invariably the 20 and the 180 f2.8. So, very happy this new piece of wide, fast glass came to be.
More tk….
Very nice Joe!
Hi Joe,
Trying to select between the D610 and the D750, coming from a APS-C. Your thoughts on whether the price differential is worth it, when (and if) you have a minute.
Thanks.
Ravi Masand
I personally think the D750 is worth it. It is a camera that is so excellent in so many ways, it will stick with you for a good long while….joe
Just read the post from Ravi and your response so forgive me for hammering on the same gear thing. I’m a long time Nikon shooter with above average abilities moving from a D300 which has been great to a FX body in January. I’ve followed Moose on his gear postings and opinions, I’ve read everything I can read, I’ve played with both the D750 & the D810 and keep going back and forth. Can’t seem to finalize the decision. I’d love to have a D4s just can’t justify the the $$$. Do I go for the 750 with it’s smaller frame or do I sign on for the tank 810 and it’s resolution? Can you help??? It’ll be my go everywhere body.
Which camera do you feel operates better at higher iso’s with lower noise? Unlike you I’m usually traveling sans flash and assistants. I’m a huge fan of yours sorry for the gear question in the audience of photo greatness!
Hi, great pic. BW seems to grow in popularity these days. A few of my friends has even bought a “wet lab”. How about you? 110 % digital, or do you remember the smell of developer and fix, and want to try once more? I myself remember those days with great pleasure, but I’ll stick to my Nikon DSLRs. For me Lightroom is #1 darkroom.
Hi Joe,
I just wanted to say thank you, for all the advice you give on the internet, for everything I learned from you in all those interviews I watched and for your four books, which I so often consult. Your homepage is a big source of inspiration for me too. I am shooting with a Nikon D610 at the moment with the D750 on the way. It is a pity you do not give seminars in Germany, or do you?
All the best wishes from a great fan,
Peter
Hi Peter….never say never! hoping to come to Germany at some point. Always love going there. Many thanks for the kind words! Joe