In coming storm shot comparison: Color vs BW - Thoughts anyone?
Jun 28, 2015 11:40:24 #
Kingmapix wrote:
Both are excellent. What shutter speed did you use?
Thank you! It was a 62 second exposure.
Jun 28, 2015 11:45:03 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Some one asked me what the color version of my BW "transitions" shot looked like. I originally shot it with BW processing in mind....but....
In the color shot the "transition" from the blue sky and white clouds, to the stormy gray skies can clearly be seen.
Thoughts or opinions please?
In the color shot the "transition" from the blue sky and white clouds, to the stormy gray skies can clearly be seen.
Thoughts or opinions please?
I like the first BW. The second, I see some magenta in the water and clouds that may or may not be there that I would change. I would desaturate the blue. Very nice composition and good technique.
Jun 28, 2015 11:46:04 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
I definitely prefer the B&W, mostly for the reasons Linda has already stated.
Now you all have me wondering what some od my images would look like as B&W. Hmmm - I need to start experimenting!
Now you all have me wondering what some od my images would look like as B&W. Hmmm - I need to start experimenting!
You should experiment. I do it just for fun to see what comes of it.
Jun 28, 2015 11:46:55 #
Mark7829 wrote:
I like the first BW. The second, I see some magenta in the water and clouds that may or may not be there that I would change. I would desaturate the blue. Very nice composition and good technique.
Thanks Mark. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! :thumbup:
Jun 28, 2015 11:49:20 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
I find it quite easy most of the time when deciding between BW and color... These two are IMO absolutely equal in their impact! Nicely done!
Thank you Michael...perhaps for different reasons. This is why is so interesting to me.
Jun 28, 2015 11:50:28 #
Erv wrote:
Hi Paul! Both are beautiful shots. But I have to go with colored one. I shot to much black and white back in the day. :):)
Hi Erv. haha...I can understand having your fill of something. :)
Jun 28, 2015 11:53:10 #
Gendarme wrote:
I am in the color camp. It gives the viewer options of what to feel. You said storm coming in, so I saw the ominous storm clouds slowly taking over the blue sky. Others mentioned the "hope" of the blue, which brought to mind the blue sky appearing as the storm retreats. Both are good interpretations depending on the mood and thoughts of the viewer.
With the B&W, I see it as an image that is about the sea and the rocks, and the storm aspect is less obvious.
With the B&W, I see it as an image that is about the sea and the rocks, and the storm aspect is less obvious.
Thank you for an interesting take on it! This is why I LOVE this stuff! :thumbup: :lol:
Jun 28, 2015 12:01:42 #
As has been said before, two different moods, two different photos. Both very good. Linda has stated it very well.
Jun 28, 2015 12:05:31 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
I love BW photography for the emotional drama. Every BW photo is a conflict. It is black fighting white for territory. In my humble opinion the BW accentuates the storm. Other opinions are also valid. BTW, any image with high contrast is a BW possibility.
Jun 28, 2015 12:05:50 #
they are nice I like color much better but that is personal. My one thought would be to get out of there before you get caught in it. I like the pic
Jun 28, 2015 12:18:09 #
They are both good for their purpises.,The second for realism; the first for inpressionism.
Jun 28, 2015 12:22:07 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Some one asked me what the color version of my BW "transitions" shot looked like. I originally shot it with BW processing in mind....but....
In the color shot the "transition" from the blue sky and white clouds, to the stormy gray skies can clearly be seen.
Thoughts or opinions please?
In the color shot the "transition" from the blue sky and white clouds, to the stormy gray skies can clearly be seen.
Thoughts or opinions please?
They are both equally nice imo, they both work ! Great shots really like them.
Jun 28, 2015 12:22:47 #
I wish UHH had a multi quote function. :)
Thank you everyone! I really enjoy hearing/learning from you all. :)
Thank you everyone! I really enjoy hearing/learning from you all. :)
Jun 28, 2015 13:09:20 #
pithydoug wrote:
They both are good they simply tell a different story.
Nailed it...completely agree... :thumbup:
Jun 28, 2015 13:13:37 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Some one asked me what the color version of my BW "transitions" shot looked like. I originally shot it with BW processing in mind....but....
In the color shot the "transition" from the blue sky and white clouds, to the stormy gray skies can clearly be seen.
Thoughts or opinions please?
In the color shot the "transition" from the blue sky and white clouds, to the stormy gray skies can clearly be seen.
Thoughts or opinions please?
Like them both very much :thumbup: :thumbup:
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.