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A grayscale image is an image that carries only intensity information. such an image, also known as black-and-white, is composed exclusively of shades of gray, varying from black (weakest intensity) to white (strongest intensity). | A grayscale image is an image that carries only intensity information. such an image, also known as black-and-white, is composed exclusively of shades of gray, varying from black (weakest intensity) to white (strongest intensity). | ||
| − | A photograph is bearing a message to the viewer. This is why black and white photography will always have an extraordinary appeal. Its message is easier to transport, | + | A photograph is bearing a message to the viewer. This is why black and white photography will always have an extraordinary appeal. Its message is easier to transport, not being disturbed by other color impressions. Think about a wedding dress - doesn't look best in a black and white photo? |
Nowadays you almost always shoot in color and convert your images after that to black and white. This is where a good conversion software comes into discussion. | Nowadays you almost always shoot in color and convert your images after that to black and white. This is where a good conversion software comes into discussion. | ||
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Grayscale vs. Color
A grayscale image is an image that carries only intensity information. such an image, also known as black-and-white, is composed exclusively of shades of gray, varying from black (weakest intensity) to white (strongest intensity).
A photograph is bearing a message to the viewer. This is why black and white photography will always have an extraordinary appeal. Its message is easier to transport, not being disturbed by other color impressions. Think about a wedding dress - doesn't look best in a black and white photo?
Nowadays you almost always shoot in color and convert your images after that to black and white. This is where a good conversion software comes into discussion.
Conversion algorithms
How to convert to grayscale
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