Malibu Creek
Recently while judging at a photo club I was asked what I meant by the term graphics? I don’t think I gave a coherent answer at the time. It is amazing how we take some terms for granted and just assume we know what they refer to. Graphics are those lines and shapes within an image. If the image were of a different subject the same pattern of lines and shapes could be present.
The image posted here is a good example of strong graphics. If a different person were to mark up this photograph into its graphic elements they would probably dissect it into similar patterns of lines and shapes.
I like the conversion of this digital image to black and white. I think it may have also been converted to infrared. Normally a blank sky is undesirable but in this case I think it balances well with the dark infinitesimal detail of the tree. There appears to be good detail in the deep shadows of the tree trunk and excellent exposure of the foreground grass.
Click on Image 
Marked Up 
February 20th, 2008 at 9:27 am
FAUX INFRARED
How to fake it in Pohtoshop -
1.) Make a duplicate of the background layer (in layers palette drag “background” over the new layer icon at the bottom of the palette next to the trash can)
2.) Make sure this new duplicate layer called “background copy” is selected (highlighted in blue)
3.) Make a new adjustment layer of type: Channel Mixer (click and hold the half black/white circle at the bottom of the layers palette and select “Channel Mixer” from the menu that pops up.)
4.) A menu box pops up for adjustment of the Channel Mixer.
5.) Check “Monochrome” at the bottom. (Leave it unchecked for a bizarre color effect.)
6.) Set R = + 100%, G = + 200% and B = minus 200% ( - 200%)
7.) set constant as needed for the correct brightness, usually about minus 28%.
8.) Click OK
I found this on one of my favorite sites: http://www.kenrockwell.com
February 21st, 2008 at 9:44 am
Good tip, Bill
Is this one of the images from the Eastern Serra trip?
Al