William Neill
William Neill, an American photographer and resident of Yosemite National Park area since 1977, is a renowned nature and landscape photographer. Neill's award-winning photography has been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, posters, and his limited-edition prints have been collected and exhibited in museums and galleries nationally. Neill has received the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award for conservation photography.
Neill's assignment and published credits include National Geographic, Smithsonian, Natural History, National Wildlife, Conde Nast Traveler, Gentlemen's Quarterly, Travel and Leisure, Wilderness, Sunset, Sierra and Outside magazines. Also, he writes a regular column, On Landscape, for Outdoor Photographer magazine. Feature articles about his work have appeared in Life, Outdoor Photographer, and Communication Arts. His corporate clients have included Sony Japan, Canon USA, Nike, Nikon, and The Nature Company.
He is the photographic author of many books, including The Sense of Wonder, The Tree, By Nature's Design, The Color of Nature, Traces of Time, Yosemite: The Promise of Wildness, Landscapes Of The Spirit, William Neill – Photographer, a Retrospective, and Light on the Landscape.
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August 22, 2011 at 4:42 PM
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December 18, 2010 at 3:54 PM
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February 13, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Thanks Richard.
The two images were created from the same scan, just different PP treatment!
February 13, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Hi Bill. I prefer the color version because of the lighting on this version. The lighting is incredible from highlight to shadow and how the edges of the leaves seem to be glowing.
February 12, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Thanks for the feedback Greg and Yves!
February 12, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Sorry, I hate hitting submit before I proof read.
February 12, 2010 at 12:55 PM
I am a big fan of B&W but have to same the color version Struck me and stood out. I think it is the green tones in the image. They bear a very rich color and texture. Very nice.
February 10, 2010 at 4:17 PM
I also very much prefer the colored version, not because of the color but because the darker tonalities suit this subject better. The B&W version is much too light in the center of the agave, where the eye has to go eventually. Increasing the contrast slightly and darkening the overall image (B&W) would likely enhance it. Of course, this may be different with a print, where subtle hues might be better suited.
February 10, 2010 at 12:28 PM
OK, thanks Liam!
February 10, 2010 at 11:28 AM
I really like the color. I was fascinated by the subtle tones in the monochrome version, but the color version really jumps off the page and grabs me. I definately vote for the color version.
February 2, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Thanks for the feedback!
February 1, 2010 at 4:35 PM
I certainly prefer color for this one. Such an unusual light, and it doesn’t take away from the other beautiful patterns.
January 31, 2010 at 2:09 PM
One of my other agave photos has been a good seller – Agave parryi. See my nature’s design portfolio, or my By Nature’s Design book.
http://www.williamneill.com/portfolios/by-natures-design/index.html
http://www.williamneill.com/store/books/by-natures-design.html
January 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM
I agree, these are great examples of the same subject being able to communicate two entirely different moods just by the post processing.
January 30, 2010 at 9:38 PM
I’ve been fascinated with the subtle, graceful, and even sensuous lines in agaves for quite some time, and this photo really brings those lines to life. I really like both the black and white and the color images, and I agree that its the perfect example of a fine image lending itself to several outlets.
Congratulations on a fine image and thank you for sharing it with us!
Cheers,
Greg Russell
January 30, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Thanks Stacey and Simon!
January 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM
I love them both. They are such different interpretations of the subject I think they are equally valid. The most surprising thing is that they are exactly the same subject !
Probably 70% of the time I’d go for the colour version and 30% B+W
January 29, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Hi Bill. Tough choice, but I probably still lean to the soft soothing look of the BW image in the last post. A high contrast image may have more pop, but I like a nice quiet understated image now and then and this one pushes that button.
January 29, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Thanks for all of your thoughts. Much to think about here. As for a high contrast rendition, I have considered it and still may try it. Thanks for the votes in that direction.
Don Worth, a former assistant to Ansel, was the master of succulent photos. See here:
http://www.photographywest.com/pages/worth_photos.html
January 29, 2010 at 4:24 AM
The one in color would be my pick if forced but I like them both. The black and white has an ethereal look which is pleasing. The one in color is dramatic.
January 29, 2010 at 2:04 AM
I love the black and white tis true … but the colour is indeed stunning …
if i may? the black and white lacks the deepest black areas … what i love about it is the varying greys and whites creating the lines across the canvas … bring in the blackest of blacks and more contrast in B&W and i think its a winner …
gorgeous, in any case
>>> Gina
http://ginaseye.blogspot.com/ (my blog – art, photography, poetry)
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January 29, 2010 at 2:04 AM
Hi Bill, I like them both but the color offers more visual interest. It is more unusual than the Black and White. It will look magnificent as a big print.
January 29, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Much better in color!!! Love the rich green color!! The black and white image does not have enough contrast for me.
January 28, 2010 at 6:09 PM
I have to say that I much prefer the colour. The rich green/yellow colouring is beautiful and the mix of colour tones in the central spear definitely add something extra. I’m wondering if the brightness of the central ‘spear’ is drawing too much attention where the leaf shapes are a major feature of the black and white? The dark shadows top and right on the black and white pull my eye a little too much on the b&w Only my very much non-expert opinion – I’ll probably change my mind tomorrow too.. 🙂 I’m a colour-phile at heart too. Wonderful picture either way..