Opinions Please...B&W or Color
Dec 12, 2016 13:17:54 #
I like the color much better because the white at 12 &1 O clock on the wheel just draws my eye there it is not so promanent in the color photo. However I will clone that out in both pictures
Dec 12, 2016 13:34:26 #
balticvid
Loc: Queens now NJ
jerryc41 wrote:
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I prefer the color shot. I often wonder if we would even have B&W photography if the early inventors were able to do color right away. Your B&W shot is very nice, but I generally prefer color.
I prefer the color shot. I often wonder if we would even have B&W photography if the early inventors were able to do color right away. Your B&W shot is very nice, but I generally prefer color.
I agree with Jerry, 100%.
Dec 12, 2016 13:50:48 #
Roy G Biv wrote:
I took this shot earlier this year with my Nikon D... (show quote)
Interesting and well shot... color to be sure.
Dec 12, 2016 13:56:04 #
When I first looked at your image, my eyes went right to the pink flowers in the background. The B & W version helps to focus on the main subject and not the background color / flowers.
Good shot, by the way.
Good shot, by the way.
Dec 12, 2016 14:05:16 #
Dec 12, 2016 14:21:29 #
The color images is my choice. It separates the background from the subject where the monochrome doesn't have adequate tone separation IMHO.
Dec 12, 2016 14:29:36 #
Definitely B&W, which serves to enhance the age factor of the old wheel. The color which brings forth the flowers diminishes the age of the wheel.
Dec 12, 2016 14:47:28 #
xman222 wrote:
I think they BOTH work well, but the color has some nice contrasting tones.
By way of critique you have to ask yourself "is the wheel stand-alone a strong enough subject?"
If you include some interesting background and offset the wheel a bit, it might make for a more interesting shot.
And be careful with your depth of field, oftentimes the object nearest the viewer should be in focus, although the HUB is more important here.
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By way of critique you have to ask yourself "is the wheel stand-alone a strong enough subject?"
If you include some interesting background and offset the wheel a bit, it might make for a more interesting shot.
And be careful with your depth of field, oftentimes the object nearest the viewer should be in focus, although the HUB is more important here.
You asked for 2 cents.
My same thoughts. The negative space, as in the 4 corners, could have been less symmetrical. Perhaps lowering the camera would have done it.
Dec 12, 2016 15:06:11 #
Dec 12, 2016 15:32:10 #
SteveLew wrote:
I to like the B & W because it shows considerable tonal gradations whereas the color photo lacks interest for me. Simple objects are good candidates for
B & W.
B & W.
Dec 12, 2016 18:06:19 #
Both; mother nature did an astounding job with the color which you captured quite nicely.
The B&W has a certain charm and can be used to illustrate a point without distracting from the point.
All opinions have merit; you choose the value.
The B&W has a certain charm and can be used to illustrate a point without distracting from the point.
All opinions have merit; you choose the value.
Dec 12, 2016 18:36:39 #
My vote is for the color version as there is so much more detail that is delineated by the various colors on the wheel. 
Dec 12, 2016 18:45:19 #
Dec 12, 2016 18:53:48 #
Roy G Biv wrote:
I took this shot earlier this year with my Nikon D... (show quote)
The black and white has more impact for me.
Dec 12, 2016 19:20:38 #
The colour one does it for me. I love the warmth of the photo. I think the colours in the photo, especially the flowers give it a welcoming feel, if that makes sense.
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