black and white or colour
Aug 18, 2015 05:42:19 #
Here are two photos the original in colour and the other changed to black and white with a little manipulation with Topaz. I would appreciate your opinions
Aug 18, 2015 05:47:25 #
Aug 18, 2015 05:50:40 #
Aug 18, 2015 05:51:49 #
GENorkus wrote:
Nice photo.
In my opinion the B&W is confusing.
In my opinion the B&W is confusing.
I agree, confusing. The color photo is very nice.
:thumbup:
Aug 18, 2015 06:21:26 #
The B/W truly is beautiful, as Topaz never disappoints....
fizzog wrote:
Here are two photos the original in colour and the other changed to black and white with a little manipulation with Topaz. I would appreciate your opinions
Aug 18, 2015 06:32:22 #
Aug 18, 2015 06:45:51 #
fizzog wrote:
Here are two photos the original in colour and the other changed to black and white with a little manipulation with Topaz. I would appreciate your opinions
I like both. But as a former B&W film photographer my opinion is a bit biased. But I actually have to say I agree a bit with "confusing" about the B&W one. But to me it is more that the flower does not separate from the background well, due to the whole frame being overly busy.
What specific effect in Topaz did you use. I always convert with Photoshop CS6 using the color channels in Full Ps or ACR first and then if not interesting enough, play around in Topaz. I hear I should get Nik for B&W. Personally I would try to see if there is a bit of a color in the background that you can exploit to get more separation. Or perhaps just Dodge or Burn the background.
Aug 18, 2015 06:57:09 #
fizzog wrote:
Here are two photos the original in colour and the other changed to black and white with a little manipulation with Topaz. I would appreciate your opinions
Color!!! Very nice image!!
But its a bit bright on my monitor maybe 1/3 stop.
Aug 18, 2015 07:26:35 #
fizzog wrote:
Here are two photos the original in colour and the other changed to black and white with a little manipulation with Topaz. I would appreciate your opinions
Color!
Aug 18, 2015 07:46:14 #
I don't feel this is a good candidate for b&w. As mentioned, the image is a bit busy and it's hard to separate the flowers from the background. Too many small details in similar tones for a pleasing result, I think.
Even for the color, I'd like to see a bit shallower depth of field, darker background, and maybe just one flower close-up to show of the unique beauty of the bloom.
Even for the color, I'd like to see a bit shallower depth of field, darker background, and maybe just one flower close-up to show of the unique beauty of the bloom.
Aug 18, 2015 08:05:46 #
Aug 18, 2015 08:07:53 #
fizzog wrote:
Here are two photos the original in colour and the other changed to black and white with a little manipulation with Topaz. I would appreciate your opinions
Like them both, but have a preference for the bold color. :thumbup:
Aug 19, 2015 15:08:13 #
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