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An Empty House: Color or B&W
Apr 8, 2017 13:14:45 #
gvarner wrote:
Keep the color and crop out most of the foreground and the third of the space to the right. Too much empty space. The tree on the far right is a distraction from the subject. Boosting the contrast on the building would help too.
Thanks for your comment and suggestion, gvarner. I may need to play with it a bit more, and doing a crop that primarily focuses on the house may work.
Apr 8, 2017 13:50:25 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
gvarner wrote:
Keep the color and crop out most of the foreground and the third of the space to the right. Too much empty space. The tree on the far right is a distraction from the subject. Boosting the contrast on the building would help too.
Personally, I like the composition as is, with the tree. I think it adds nice balance. I think the foreground adds perspective, and in the b&w version it adds nice texture. Just my opinion.
Apr 8, 2017 14:54:33 #
Cotondog wrote:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, George. And for your suggestion. Both are appreciated. I think, after doing a bit of additional cropping, I prefer to have the entire tree in the photo, which means I cannot just crop the water out.
Sounds like a good plan. 😃
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Apr 8, 2017 16:09:06 #
Apr 8, 2017 16:27:23 #
You've made it tough for me my friend.
The B&W has a slight edge, but they're both super.
Pierre
The B&W has a slight edge, but they're both super.
Pierre
Apr 8, 2017 17:44:43 #
I prefer the B & W. The color is pushed and the contrast is too dark for me. HDR would capture the bright and dark areas better. David
Apr 8, 2017 17:54:16 #
I actually like the color one. The house does not stand out as much (to me)in the black and white, Maybe just needs some post processing adjustment. Still get the feel of abandon house on the windswept prairie in the color version.
Cotondog wrote:
Canon 6D; 24-105 f/4L @28mm.
ISO 100; f/11; ss=1/250
My main problem with the B&W is that the water fades into the picture on the far right, where it is more pronounced in the color pic. There might be more issues with either one or both.
Thanks for looking and for any comments.
ISO 100; f/11; ss=1/250
My main problem with the B&W is that the water fades into the picture on the far right, where it is more pronounced in the color pic. There might be more issues with either one or both.
Thanks for looking and for any comments.
Apr 8, 2017 18:24:11 #
I love the B&W. While the sky and house in color are striking, the water detracts from the photo. I would actually clone stamp it out and see if you like it better.
Mark
Mark
Apr 8, 2017 19:25:30 #
I agree 100%. The B&W is great of the house, the water is secondary. A different perspective might work, but your light will be different on the subject, and the background may not work. I think you did great with what you had, might even get in closer for a tighter shot!
Apr 8, 2017 20:33:10 #
johnbee418
Loc: Manchester Conn.
The only thing I would change is the lack of cropping. Get rid of the far-off little dip in the ground with its trees and water, plus about 30% of the foreground.
Apr 8, 2017 22:03:29 #
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Apr 9, 2017 07:32:05 #
StevenG wrote:
Personally, I like the composition as is, with the tree. I think it adds nice balance. I think the foreground adds perspective, and in the b&w version it adds nice texture. Just my opinion.
Thank you, Steven. I agree with you. The tree adds to the overall picture and does give it balance.
Apr 9, 2017 07:32:56 #
Apr 9, 2017 07:34:15 #
Pierre H.J. Dumais wrote:
You've made it tough for me my friend.
The B&W has a slight edge, but they're both super.
Pierre
The B&W has a slight edge, but they're both super.
Pierre
Thank you for your kind comment, Pierre, and for the B&W vote. Much appreciated.
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