Color vs BW, Which One
Dec 9, 2019 08:40:36 #
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
Dec 9, 2019 08:44:57 #
Dec 9, 2019 08:45:53 #
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.
Dec 9, 2019 08:46:15 #
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Dec 9, 2019 08:52:19 #
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.
Dec 9, 2019 09:02:39 #
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!
Dec 9, 2019 09:10:45 #
Dec 9, 2019 09:12:28 #
Brent, there's an old saying regarding photographing people. Color shows what they're wearing. Black and white reveals the personality.
--Bob
--Bob
brent46 wrote:
Photo of my son and grandson. Is it better in color or bw. Any other comments welcome.
Dec 9, 2019 09:25:05 #
petercbrandt
Loc: New York City, Manhattan
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.
Dec 9, 2019 09:35:18 #
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Dec 9, 2019 10:06:16 #
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.
Dec 9, 2019 10:06:44 #
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.
Dec 9, 2019 10:10:09 #
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