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Northern Ireland: St. Augustine's Church Derry - Color or B&W?
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Jul 18, 2020 15:10:46   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Halftrack wrote:
My vote is the color shot. Depending on what you want to covey, the B&W is the sinister, foreboding thought. The Color is bright, cheerful and happy.


Thanks so much Halftrack. That was exactly my intent.

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Jul 18, 2020 15:11:44   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
donziska wrote:
I usually vote for B&W but in this case I would go for the color version, partly because of the beautiful color in the plants and bushes. Don Z.


Thanks so much Don. That seems to be the overwhelming sentiment.

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Jul 18, 2020 15:13:01   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Derryg wrote:
Thanks for my pictures!
Derry G.


You’re welcome Derry. More of your namesake to come!

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Jul 18, 2020 15:14:12   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
bertloomis wrote:
Color, but correct the lean to the right.


I did Burt. See page 1.

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Jul 18, 2020 15:15:06   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
double g wrote:
Black & White. Gives the image more drama.
Gg


Thank you Greg. That was my intent!

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Jul 18, 2020 15:16:19   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
srfmhg wrote:
Thanks for your comments Kathy. The reasons I did the conversion were 1) the contrasts between the clouds and stones,2)to change the mood and 3)to give a sense of the timelessness of an old structure in the middle of an increasingly modern city. Perhaps 6 months ago more people would have preferred the B&W. I think now in these grim times, more need the uplift the color image provides. I appreciate your insight.


You know, you're probably right about our "needing" the colour and its uplifting qualities. Good call. I just think there's a place for both.

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Jul 18, 2020 15:19:14   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
srfmhg wrote:
St. Augustine's Church is locally known as the “Wee Church on the Walls” and is thought to be the site of the 6th Century monastery in the Doire Calgach area on the east side of the River Foyle near the city walls. According to oral and documented history, the site was granted by a local king. The monastery then remained in the hands of the federation of Columban churches who regarded St. Colmcille as their spiritual mentor. The present building dates from 1872 and is in the design of 13th Century gothic style.

I took this image as we walked on the walls of Derry. I thought it might make a nice B&W because of the great clouds contrasted with the old stones. Which do you prefer?
Mark
St. Augustine's Church is locally known as the “We... (show quote)


Like them both.IMHP, while the color brings more details, B+W enhances that mysterious, “noire” mood, created by the stormy sky, and by those tombstones on the foreground.
Excellent work, Mark

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Jul 18, 2020 15:21:46   #
JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell
 
srfmhg wrote:
St. Augustine's Church is locally known as the “Wee Church on the Walls” and is thought to be the site of the 6th Century monastery in the Doire Calgach area on the east side of the River Foyle near the city walls. According to oral and documented history, the site was granted by a local king. The monastery then remained in the hands of the federation of Columban churches who regarded St. Colmcille as their spiritual mentor. The present building dates from 1872 and is in the design of 13th Century gothic style.

I took this image as we walked on the walls of Derry. I thought it might make a nice B&W because of the great clouds contrasted with the old stones. Which do you prefer?
Mark
St. Augustine's Church is locally known as the “We... (show quote)


Why would anyone want to change Mother Natures beautiful colors of flowers and blossoms to black & white??

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Jul 18, 2020 15:24:59   #
RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York
 
Having been there a few times, I can say that the color version “in-person” is the best!!

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Jul 18, 2020 15:33:38   #
Derryg
 
Thanks, looking forward to it. My grandparents on both sides came from the "Ol Sod." My mothers father was a champion "footballer." I never got any farther than Shannon airport enroute elsewhere.
Derry

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Jul 18, 2020 15:54:46   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
I prefer the color also Mark. Great shot.

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Jul 18, 2020 16:06:29   #
SpikeW Loc: Butler PA
 
I almost always like the B&W but in this case stay with the color.

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Jul 18, 2020 16:11:35   #
DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area
 
srfmhg wrote:
St. Augustine's Church is locally known as the “Wee Church on the Walls” and is thought to be the site of the 6th Century monastery in the Doire Calgach area on the east side of the River Foyle near the city walls. According to oral and documented history, the site was granted by a local king. The monastery then remained in the hands of the federation of Columban churches who regarded St. Colmcille as their spiritual mentor. The present building dates from 1872 and is in the design of 13th Century gothic style.

I took this image as we walked on the walls of Derry. I thought it might make a nice B&W because of the great clouds contrasted with the old stones. Which do you prefer?
Mark
St. Augustine's Church is locally known as the “We... (show quote)


The B&W is very good, but the color is excellent, so it gets my vote.

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Jul 18, 2020 17:30:09   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
double g wrote:
Black & White. Gives the image more drama.
Gg


Thanks very much Greg. That was my intent.

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Jul 18, 2020 17:30:49   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Vince68 wrote:
I prefer the color also Mark. Great shot.


Thanks very much for commenting Vince.

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