Black and white images with selective color

Over the past few years, I’ve experimented with converting some of my color images to B&W. I usually retain the color of the element that drew my attention to the scene. This first image is called, “Bottom’s Up.” Probably a good idea during the spring rainy season and the proliferation of seagulls flying around the waterman’s dock.


I’d like to share some of these photos here:

(Click an image for a larger view.)
captains-lounge-bwc
“Officer’s Stateroom—Balclutha”
—In sailing vessel in San Francisco’s Hyde Street Maritime Museum.

BowSprit-b
“Bowsprit”
—Salty wooden sailboat at mooring in Huntington Harbor, NY.

guidance
“Guidance”
—Classic way-finding instrument—a Constellation compass,
onboard the Mary E out of Essex, CT.

HuntingtonLight-600
“Huntington Light”
—Positioned in Huntington Bay at the entrance to Huntington Harbor, NY.

Patina Prop
“Patina Prop”
—An oxidized bronze prop on vessel in Greenport, NY.

SagFire
“Sagittarius Fire”
—About 11 pm—Montauk. A summer custom is to
hang out at the beach by a campfire.

4 thoughts on “Black and white images with selective color”

  1. Wonderfull pictures and very intresting touch of colour. I really enjoy “Bowsprit”. Congratulations!!!
    I’m Jaime, Mercedes` husband (Sister of Gloria)

  2. Absolutely stunning, John. Especially the boats. Would love to try something similar.
    New to your site. Thanks so much
    Anne
    Australia

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