Portrait of a Racehorse (Color or B&W?)
Dec 12, 2018 10:35:44 #
Bmac wrote:
This photo was taken at Belmont Racetrack in trainer Gary Contessa’s stable. I was wondering which rendition you think is better?
ISO 500 - 50mm - f/7.1 - 1/160 sec.
Additional critique, comments and suggestions always welcomed. Thanks
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If you wish to read about Belmont Park it is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Park
ISO 500 - 50mm - f/7.1 - 1/160 sec.
Additional critique, comments and suggestions always welcomed. Thanks
Select download for additional resolution.
If you wish to read about Belmont Park it is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Park
I like both shots, nice work.
Dec 12, 2018 10:49:25 #
Nice work. I'd vote for the black and white, in this case. The color really doesn't add much, as the horse is your primary subject.
Dec 12, 2018 11:16:02 #
Dec 12, 2018 11:24:17 #
Dec 12, 2018 11:26:27 #
Delderby wrote:
The B&W is harsh. Color is important because horses are not all the same color.
Thanks for looking and commenting Delderby.
Dec 12, 2018 11:30:24 #
trackmag wrote:
Since I started shooting race horses in 1971, I ha... (show quote)
Thank you very much Trackmag.
Dec 12, 2018 11:32:46 #
rmm0605 wrote:
The B&W portrait is super. There is so little color in the color version, it's almost a distraction.
Thanks for opining.
Dec 12, 2018 11:38:02 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Both, but I prefer the color. The earthy colors seem to bring the portrait to life. 
Thanks Donna, right now most seem to prefer the color.
Dec 12, 2018 11:38:44 #
Dec 12, 2018 11:59:21 #
randave2001 wrote:
Since this scene is very much monochromatic I think either image shows off the horse of just fine. Of the two you have shown here, I lean towards the color only because the shadow detail is a bit better.
Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Dec 12, 2018 12:00:58 #
JeffL wrote:
I believe the color version is more appealing. You can just see the amber color of the horse’s eyes and it makes the wood at the right side of the stall seem warmer. The pink line on the horse’s nose next to the left nostril is more prominent in color.
Thanks Jeff for commenting.
Dec 12, 2018 12:01:59 #
jlf1938 wrote:
Color, of course, of course
Before Mr. Ed was Francis the talking mule. See how old I am.
Before Mr. Ed was Francis the talking mule. See how old I am.
Color taking a big lead. Thanks for stopping by.
Dec 12, 2018 12:10:13 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I like them both. Sorry, I cannot choose between them. Since the horse is a grey, doing it in B&W is really nice. But adding the touches of colour almost make it like a B&W with selective colouring.
Hi. Yes, I like the subtle color. Thanks for commenting AzPicLady.
Dec 12, 2018 12:10:47 #
Dec 12, 2018 12:11:30 #
Jules Karney wrote:
I like both shots, nice work.
Thanks Jules, appreciate it.
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