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**Where the West Begins**

© Jeff Robinson
Deluxe Website: robinsonphotoart.com

**Where the West Begins**

Uploaded: November 05, 2016 02:48:03 | Entered: November 05, 2016 02:48:03

Description


Fort Worth, Texas

A modern era carriage driver enters the historic Stockyards to start her day - This is where it all began back in the 1800's..... B&W seemed to work well with this image. (T&P)

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 05, 2016

I love it. Looks great and gives an "old time" feeling. #1672848

Gord MacEachern November 05, 2016

I would sure love to hang around the Fort worth stock yards for a day, it would do me and my camera good, lol...
The B&W works so well here Jeff, nicely presented!! #11534581

Gail Sullivan level-classic November 05, 2016

Jeff...excellent B&W conversion...perfect for the subject! #11534599

frank w. degenhardt November 05, 2016

I tell ya Jeff, that black and white and the texture adds so much to this picture, this is so beautiful in its look and feel. Love the horse and buggy, wonderful detail work. I especially love the stonework of the wall, the signs add so much to the picture. Spectacular work and look Jeff. #11534605

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 05, 2016

Wonderful treatment and B/W capture, Jeff. #11534608

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 05, 2016

Love the B&W tones on this wonderful old carriage. I agree with Carolyn. It give it that old time feeling. #11534659

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 05, 2016

Fantastic B&W, Jeff. Amazing scene and contrasts. #11534749

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 05, 2016

This is SO PERFECT for B+W, straight into my FAVs!! <>< #11534766

Chuck Green level-classic November 05, 2016

Excellent work, my friend! #11534772

John Connolly November 05, 2016

B&W works really well here Jeff! Nice composition and textures, even the horse looks contented with its lot! #11534775

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 05, 2016

Rich in details and wonderful composition Jeff! #11534784

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 05, 2016

Of course it's a modern carriage driver, it's a woman! :-) You were spot on to make this wonderful image b&w Jeff! fave #11534853

Marijana Fajgl November 05, 2016

Outstanding image, Jeff! #11534876

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures November 05, 2016

Jeff what a fantastic capture and I love the treatment!!! Well done indeed!!! #11534908

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 05, 2016

B&W seems the perfect choice for this image. Great capture and editing. #11534948

Ann Coates level-classic November 05, 2016

I think the black and white is perfect Jeff. Lovely scene you captured here. #11535028

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 06, 2016

Thanks Everyone! #11535035

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 06, 2016

All the elements of a winner ,Jeff. Good luck. #11535185

Rudi Reiner level-classic November 06, 2016

Excellent B&W and finish Jeff! #11535238

Leslie McLain level-classic November 06, 2016

Beautiful capture and use of B&W, Jeff. #11535274

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 06, 2016

What a stunning black and white shot, Jeff! #11535282

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 07, 2016

Thank You! #11535343

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 07, 2016

Looks like such a fun place to visit....must get there one of these days!! Wonderful capture, Jeff! I really like the b&w!! #11535360

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 09, 2016

Love the B&W conversion, Jeff. #11536021

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 09, 2016

FAntastic image and tones Jeff!,
Amalia #11536064

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 10, 2016

A terrific black and white image, Jeff - very well done! #11536229

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 11, 2016

Thank You!! #11536442

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 31, 2016

So glad to see this one again, Jeff!! Best of luck in the next round!! #11549481

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures December 31, 2016

Congratulations Jeff this is such a fantastic finalist!! Good luck in the round!! #11549547

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 04, 2017

Wonderful finalist, Jeff. #11551051

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 07, 2017

Thank You! #11551830

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