Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
I like the color better, but both have their places.
The color is in keeping with the playful grin of a proud and happy Dad. Sometimes b&w is used to remove the distraction of bright colors; there is no need for that here.
I like the color one best.
In my opinion both work. Both need a little bit more contrast.
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
"With a whistle, they both flew back up the chimney..."
The color version has the better story telling elements.
The BW is rather flat.
A vignette framing would bring a greater focus to the relationship of the two.
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
When photographing children, especially newborn, I prefer monochrome. Monochrome photos are simplier and much more universal to all to appreciate. Occasionally I will schlep out my old Canon EOS Rebel 2000 and pop in a roll of CN400 film. This really is a Black and White film. However when color processing (C-41) is used, a Sepia Effect is created. The photograph does have an archival quality that cannot be duplicated.
Happy Shooting!
Color as the B&W looks flat
Brent, there's an old saying regarding photographing people. Color shows what they're wearing. Black and white reveals the personality.
--Bob
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
Color says more ! B/W is old world if thats what you wanted.
Either one. Both great pics.
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
In this case, both are equally acceptable. Simply depends on your preference of b&w as opposed to colour.
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
Both. I have different reasons for liking both approaches to the same photo. Many images look great both ways, although with different evocations.
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