B&W or Color
Dec 26, 2017 13:31:40 #
Although I am a big fan of black and white, I'm thinking color for this one. Thoughts?
Dec 26, 2017 13:34:43 #
Dec 26, 2017 13:37:37 #
gorgehiker
Loc: Lexington, Ky
Art is definitely a matter of opinion. I like them both, but the rich golden and brown tones of the color win for me.
Dec 26, 2017 15:36:15 #
Dec 26, 2017 15:36:54 #
gorgehiker wrote:
Art is definitely a matter of opinion. I like them both, but the rich golden and brown tones of the color win for me.
My feelings exactly. Thanks for posting.
Dec 26, 2017 15:42:02 #
My first thought is when you are asking for opinions don't lead off by giving yours.
If we were looking at the entire instrument I would say color. With the section, black and white works better for me.
Both versions do look good.
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If we were looking at the entire instrument I would say color. With the section, black and white works better for me.
Both versions do look good.
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Dec 26, 2017 18:07:14 #
gorgehiker wrote:
Art is definitely a matter of opinion. I like them both, but the rich golden and brown tones of the color win for me.
I agree, the wood tones glow in the color shot, while the B&W is flat. Where did you shoot Glen Campbell's guitar?
Dec 26, 2017 18:13:50 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I agree, the wood tones glow in the color shot, while the B&W is flat. Where did you shoot Glen Campbell's guitar?
Glen spent an hour with me before a concert. He signed my guitar.
Dec 26, 2017 18:14:48 #
Bill_de wrote:
My first thought is when you are asking for opinions don't lead off by giving yours.
Really? Why not?
Thank you your kind words.
Dec 26, 2017 18:48:24 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
Really? Why not?
Bias. Let the images speak for themselves, then say your piece. When photos are judged the judges usually are not told who made the photos. In this case we know who made them, but our opinions should not be influenced.
Not a rule, just a tradition I was exposed to over the years.
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Dec 26, 2017 19:38:55 #
I do see your point, but it’s also clear to me that a great many of our members have absolutely no problem expressing what they think! Still, you have a valid point.
Dec 27, 2017 05:29:57 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
Although I am a big fan of black and white, I'm thinking color for this one. Thoughts?
I am voting for B&W with this one. Just look at the detail in the wood grain in the B&W. Also that plastic? with the white speckling.
Dec 27, 2017 07:42:34 #
Dec 27, 2017 08:49:58 #
Ben, this becomes a choice of purpose rather than art. As you well know, I'm more partial to black and white photography. In this case, the autograph wins in the color category.
If it were just a photograph of a guitar, the black and white would work quite well. The texture of the grain contrasted with the smooth finish and accompanying the needed accessories, pickguard and tailpiece. However, the autograph sets this apart as a special guitar and this makes for a choice of real vs. art.
Regardless of choice, the composition is really nice. It sets the stage for the autograph with enough surroundings to locate it but not overpower it. Very nicely done.
--Bob
If it were just a photograph of a guitar, the black and white would work quite well. The texture of the grain contrasted with the smooth finish and accompanying the needed accessories, pickguard and tailpiece. However, the autograph sets this apart as a special guitar and this makes for a choice of real vs. art.
Regardless of choice, the composition is really nice. It sets the stage for the autograph with enough surroundings to locate it but not overpower it. Very nicely done.
--Bob
Rab-Eye wrote:
Although I am a big fan of black and white, I'm thinking color for this one. Thoughts?
Dec 27, 2017 10:01:35 #
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