Bow Lock, London '13

Canal lock gates at Bromley-by-Bow, in the east-end of London...




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Bow Lock, London '13 - RICOH GR

It's interesting that you're seeing the GR as a black and white camera. Is this because it's understated and discreet appearance speaks Cartier-Bresson to you? Tiny Leica cameras were the stuff of the photo-journalist or street photographer and the GR can be made to fit this profile.

The tones in this shot are very well handled, but it doesn't appeal to me as much as most of the others you have posted over the years.

I really like the Russian Expressionist feel of the zig-zag lines

That's an interesting comment John. I always think of my GX100 as a handy hand held B&W camera. (hope it is okay mentioning the non Pentax GX100 John?) I think there is a general feeling among GX and GR owners that these cameras are suited for B&W. Perhaps added to this is their use for street photography which a lot tends to be B&W.

Deryn

Hey John, I have mostly always shot in B&W, the reason being is that what mostly interests me is line, form and texture, as well as street photography.
It's not that I see the GR this way at all, but it does produce some lovely noisy images at very high ISO's that are very film like to my eye. I only have weak NR applied to ISO's higher than 6400...
It produces great colour photos too and I really like the understated effects that are available in-camera too.
I cannot stand normal colour images. If I have to shoot colour then I will still tweak them for a colour film look, like Kodachrome etc. but that's just me of course.
Anyway, I see normal colour scenes with my eyes everyday of my life...If only I could get the analog signal on my old B&W TV to work...

To me, B&W images are erotic and beautiful, it's a visceral feeling. If I walk past a restaurant or a cafe with B&W images hanging on it's walls I will always stop to look, they are so powerful and command my attention, unlike colour images.

Ken has really nailed it with what I saw in this image above. There are zigzags everywhere, even on the steps and surface of the boat leading the eye around the image. I used the top of the electrical component box in the bottom of the frame to grab your eye and start from there...

Regards...

This explains better than I ever could why I love B&W photos.

Love the shots your getting with the GR, only had mine a couple of days and haven't had the chance to use it in anger yet, but really looking forward to getting out and about with it. Perfect stealth shooter.

Hey, Epic', thanks.

Good to hear your another up and coming owner of a GR, I think there is only two of us using this camera on the forum at the moment...

Three at least.

Me, you and Epic', but Epic' don't have his yet. Soon to be three.

Ah, I should pay better attention!