What qualifies a photo as "dramatic?" Basically, it is the camera's capture of that one brief instant that has great impact on the viewer, making him or her pause and stare at the photo and say, even if subconsciously, "NICE " or "WOW " "Crafting Dramatic Black & White Photos" shows you how to capture photos that create these reactions from viewers, with virtually any digital or film camera (including cell phone and small point & shoot cameras). Topics covered include where to find dramatic subjects; the use of dramatic light; dramatic weather; the creative use of composition; lens selection and use; infrared; going to extremes; how to step back in time with your camera; the use of the computer and darkroom to help "craft" a dramatic look; and more, all based on author Gregory Monroe's 40+ years in photography. 273 photos in 244 pages and 11 chapters.