Do You like Black & White or Color?
May 31, 2016 09:00:37 #
I believe the Black and White image has more dramatic impact.
traveler90712 wrote:
We have the abilities to see all colors, so why not show them in your photos?
May 31, 2016 09:01:07 #
May 31, 2016 09:02:59 #
Just my opinion. B&W highlights stark scenes or even portraits. As an old B&W shooter I often lean that way. But flowers are popular for their color, So I favor the color photo. (but I could be convinced that the B&W is better). My avatar is a color shot,but I also have a B&W version. OK I guess I guess I haven't really answered your question.
May 31, 2016 11:20:55 #
May 31, 2016 11:29:29 #
I am pretty biased toward b&w photography although both are great shots.
The b&w rendition could look better adding some more contrast and perhaps selective burning-in.
The b&w rendition could look better adding some more contrast and perhaps selective burning-in.
May 31, 2016 12:49:22 #
Sitting on the fence watching both the color and B&W Iris?
boberic wrote:
Just my opinion. B&W highlights stark scenes or even portraits. As an old B&W shooter I often lean that way. But flowers are popular for their color, So I favor the color photo. (but I could be convinced that the B&W is better). My avatar is a color shot,but I also have a B&W version. OK I guess I guess I haven't really answered your question.
May 31, 2016 13:47:43 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Same image taken this past Saturday at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. Black & White was procesed in Lightroom. Would appreciate your input.
The B/W image has strength, but needs closer cropping.
May 31, 2016 17:23:55 #
I think in both photos the background is the weak spot. So the color has much more to offer. With a different shade in the bg I think the black and white could be just as nice.
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May 31, 2016 17:36:41 #
Very much prefer the colour version, as several others pointed out , the soft variations of colous is al most hypnotic. 👍
May 31, 2016 17:42:41 #
Both are good shots. I prefer #2. I reserve B&W for shots that are more delineated by light and shadow or texture. I like to shoot street portraits of the local homeless population at night using B&W PP.........
May 31, 2016 18:12:24 #
There is a very delicate beauty to your b&w that is appropriate for the flower. I clicked on the image to view with black background (a custom feature in "My Profile" setup) and it looks soooo much better than both the mustard yellow main page, or the white download. I think this one could be printed and matted in black and be outstanding.
May 31, 2016 19:58:53 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
There is a very delicate beauty to your b&w that is appropriate for the flower. I clicked on the image to view with black background (a custom feature in "My Profile" setup) and it looks soooo much better than both the mustard yellow main page, or the white download. I think this one could be printed and matted in black and be outstanding.
Linda, I hadn't tried the black background on this one but you are super right. It makes a world of difference. It almost looks like a different version of the shot.
May 31, 2016 20:04:57 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Same image taken this past Saturday at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. Black & White was procesed in Lightroom. Would appreciate your input.
I like the contrast achieved in the b and w but the lovely hues in 2.
Jun 1, 2016 01:59:35 #
Jun 1, 2016 07:26:04 #
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