Festival of the Cranes 2019 - Carrizozo: Seeing in Black & White with Don Toothaker
Learning to see and work in black and white is essential to the growth of all photographers. The absence of color forces emphasis to be put on the subject, subject development, exposure, and emotional content. Don Toothaker teaches students how to set their camera to black and white mode (and still capture color images!) and how to interpret the characteristics of tone, texture, and detail essential to a successful monochromatic image.
Located about 45 minutes east of San Antonio is the small, colorful town of Carrizozo. Once a prominent hub for the railroad industry, the scenic small town has many buildings that recall days gone by. Main Street and the surrounding side streets feature scenes perfectly suited for great learning and creative opportunities in black and white. At the heart of Main Street is the Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography, which served as the centerpiece of our morning exploring the beautiful world of black and white.
Nikon D500, Tamron 18-400 mm, f/3.5-6.3, Picture Control Black and White
