This is a black and white version of a stained glass window in Prague. The window is absolutely stunning. Looking at it in black and white makes me understand why it is so beautiful. Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
It sure is- amazing!
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Here is the coloured version. Posted by David C. Petri (Member # 6645) on :
When I design, it's in black and white. I struggle with color, so it is a whole different level for me. Composition first, then color rendering. Beautiful examples Kelly, I love stained glass. I can just imagine what my Dad saw when he was fighting the germans in 1944/45. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Bruce Brickman (Member # 8180) on :
Wow what a great example Kelly. I don't think one ever masters values completely and yet they are so key. Thanks what a great study and reminder!
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
These are great Kelly...The B&W is an awesome study in value.
Posted by Bob Sauls (Member # 11321) on :
Kelly i am not so sure that the black and white is'nt more impressive. Thanks for sharing that.
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
The colors are so vibrant, you miss the details- great stuff!
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
What I like about the black and white is the pallette and brush in her hands as if she is preparing to add colour. I'm not sure if you can view this or not but I'll try and add a better picture.
[ May 21, 2010, 08:48 PM: Message edited by: Kelly Thorson ]
Posted by Patrick Sweeney (Member # 4123) on :
This can also be taken as an example of why colorized versions of the old b&w films never look quite right. The great directors were masters of gray scale and created their films in and for that medium. The artist who created the stain glass window was obviously a master too. Thanks for the post.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
It almost looks like two totally different pieces......
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
umm black and white, I agree
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
I'm not sure where the saying comes from. A picture says a thousand words, greyscale tells a story. Seems appropriate here.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
All the beautiful stained glass windows in the cathedral were redone by an American artist. That is the one by the palace.
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