Color Or Black & White
Nov 5, 2021 06:33:28 #
Nov 5, 2021 07:38:38 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
When I post the color some say it should be black and white.
When I post the black and white some say it should be color.
So here is both of peony leaves after we had frost last night.
When I post the black and white some say it should be color.
So here is both of peony leaves after we had frost last night.
I really like the soft subtle colors myself PM, but both are great...
Nov 5, 2021 07:54:20 #
I prefer the color shot, though both are nice. You need to realize that there are folks here who simply dislike black and white (or any form thereof) and say so. I do a lot of b&w, and I just ignore the comments.
Nov 5, 2021 08:28:49 #
Nov 5, 2021 08:52:24 #
Nov 5, 2021 09:46:52 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
I usually prefer black and white but this time I like the almost black and white better. Color would not be good.
Nov 5, 2021 09:47:03 #
Nov 5, 2021 10:01:12 #
Nov 5, 2021 10:35:05 #
Nov 5, 2021 10:43:28 #
Nov 5, 2021 10:44:12 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
JimBart wrote:
Both are black and white.
No they aren't. I see brown on the leaves and brown on the stems and still see some green, all on the first image.
Nov 5, 2021 10:44:54 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
StanMac wrote:
Ignore what others say about your choice of image presentation. It’s your work, your vision.
Stan
Stan
Nov 5, 2021 10:54:09 #
Charlie157
Loc: San Diego, CA
Both images are nice. Although I prefer the first image. I like the browns in it. I think it adds to the mood of the image
Nov 5, 2021 11:07:22 #
For those of us who spent years in the darkroom we have both an understanding and
appreciation of what it took to make a good black and white print. The art of dodging
shadows and burning in highlights brought an abiding respect for those who
brought a range of values to the print. Edward Weston and a host of other photographers left an influence on us. We learned that every time we reached for another sheet of paper it was going to cost us. It was not the price of the paper but knowing we had to pit ourselves against ourselves to bring out the best in the negative. It was in that learning process where we discovered the limits of lighting and shadow when we captured the image. The next time that we printed there was satisfaction in knowing that the print was just a little bit better. Photoshop eliminated much of that early effort with its unlimited undos to get the image the way that you wanted it. Perhaps that is why some who are new to photography do not know why some of us still have a respect for the black and white image. Both color and black and white
still stand on their own as to what they bring to the viewer. Years ago I got to meet
Eugene Smith and hear him speak at a National Press Photographer's meeting.
To understand the power of black and white take the time to read about his
experience when covering the mercury poisoning in Minamata Japan.
appreciation of what it took to make a good black and white print. The art of dodging
shadows and burning in highlights brought an abiding respect for those who
brought a range of values to the print. Edward Weston and a host of other photographers left an influence on us. We learned that every time we reached for another sheet of paper it was going to cost us. It was not the price of the paper but knowing we had to pit ourselves against ourselves to bring out the best in the negative. It was in that learning process where we discovered the limits of lighting and shadow when we captured the image. The next time that we printed there was satisfaction in knowing that the print was just a little bit better. Photoshop eliminated much of that early effort with its unlimited undos to get the image the way that you wanted it. Perhaps that is why some who are new to photography do not know why some of us still have a respect for the black and white image. Both color and black and white
still stand on their own as to what they bring to the viewer. Years ago I got to meet
Eugene Smith and hear him speak at a National Press Photographer's meeting.
To understand the power of black and white take the time to read about his
experience when covering the mercury poisoning in Minamata Japan.
Nov 5, 2021 11:08:04 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
When I post the color some say it should be black and white.
When I post the black and white some say it should be color.
So here is both of peony leaves after we had frost last night.
When I post the black and white some say it should be color.
So here is both of peony leaves after we had frost last night.
i like the first one...very nice shots!
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