Playing Around with Black and White
May 25, 2020 08:35:51 #
Experimentation is good, John. But when it comes to gorgeous flowers, I go for color! This is a lovely shot.
May 25, 2020 10:07:31 #
May 25, 2020 11:08:31 #
May 25, 2020 11:38:40 #
I have taken many pics of my wife's beautiful Iris but never thought of doing it over in B&W. Think I'll give it a try thanks to your work. Very very nice indeed! Thanks for sharing.
BobH
BobH
May 25, 2020 11:42:51 #
May 25, 2020 11:43:02 #
Great example where both mediums work equally. Well maybe the B&W works a little bit better 
May 25, 2020 11:44:15 #
May 25, 2020 12:22:24 #
Beautiful photos, John. I prefer it in color. The color is so rich and the background is easier to comprehend.
May 25, 2020 15:08:10 #
merrytexan wrote:
beautiful closeup of the iris, john, and I prefer the color version! 
Both images are nice. There is a slight problem with the b&w image. The texture (which is one of the key elements of b&w) in the flower competes with the texture in the background. You need a better separation of the two.
May 25, 2020 18:50:50 #
jaymatt wrote:
An iris--black and white and color
John, awesome but I would not say you are playing, the photos are too great for that.
Greg
May 25, 2020 19:26:15 #
May 25, 2020 20:37:28 #
jaymatt wrote:
An iris--black and white and color
Personally, For capturing the beauty of a Flower, COLOR IS A MUST.
B&W, in my opinion, is better suited for Buildings, old Barns, Signs, Fences, old Cars, sometimes people, etc. Anytime you might want to express age, as in Old.
May 25, 2020 22:39:38 #
May 26, 2020 08:31:29 #
May 26, 2020 11:59:12 #
jaymatt wrote:
An iris--black and white and color
Color is everything, love your flowers!
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