Keep or Delete? The posted image was taken while photographing flowers in an arboretum in NY. I noticed this old thermostat, after getting bored with the flowers, and looking for...

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

The posted image was taken while photographing flowers in an arboretum in NY. I noticed this old thermostat, after getting bored with the flowers, and looking for something different (to me anyway) to take a picture of. There is a color variation and b&w one.

Stats: Micro-Nikkor 105mm, ISO 400, f/20, 1/60 sec w/flash.

Is either rendition interesting enough to keep or should the trash bin receive yet another addition? Additional critiques or comments welcomed. Thanks 8-)

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

I like em both. Keepers.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

big-guy wrote:

I like em both. Keepers.

Thanks for your opinion Big-Guy. 8-)

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Bmac wrote:

The posted image was taken while photographing flowers in an arboretum in NY. I noticed this old thermostat, after getting bored with the flowers, and looking for something different (to me anyway) to take a picture of. There is a color variation and b&w one.

Stats: Micro-Nikkor 105mm, ISO 400, f/20, 1/60 sec w/flash.

Is either rendition interesting enough to keep or should the trash bin receive yet another addition? Additional critiques or comments welcomed. Thanks 8-)

They are both interesting Bmac, and keepers, but very little difference in the color or B&W. Great detail

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

gregoryd45 wrote:

They are both interesting Bmac, and keepers, but very little difference in the color or B&W. Great detail

Thanks for the opinion Gregory. I prefer the color over the b&w due to the spot of rust having that contrasting color with the metal. 8-)

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Bmac wrote:

Thanks for the opinion Gregory. I prefer the color over the b&w due to the spot of rust having that contrasting color with the metal. 8-)

I agree

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

They are both good but I agree with you,I like The one with the rust spot best.I would keep them. After all not everybody has a picture of an old thermostat LOL.

Jason-X Loc: Central Mississippi

I like the top one, with the rust. Helps to show that it is old. Nice eye.

charlene palmer Loc: Great Barrington, MA

I have to agree with everyone else. Both are very nice. But....if I had to choose I would say the color version. Great shot! :-D :thumbup:

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I like the color shot because of the rust. Maybe could make a series of related subjects for triptych, collage or such?

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Yep, definitely the color shot because of the contrasting rust. Interesting photo.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Paul B. wrote:

They are both good but I agree with you, I like The one with the rust spot best. I would keep them. After all not everybody has a picture of an old thermostat LOL.

Hahahaha......guess not everyone does. Thanks for taking a look :D

Karl P Loc: Leigh NW UK

Bmac wrote:

The posted image was taken while photographing flowers in an arboretum in NY. I noticed this old thermostat, after getting bored with the flowers, and looking for something different (to me anyway) to take a picture of. There is a color variation and b&w one.

Stats: Micro-Nikkor 105mm, ISO 400, f/20, 1/60 sec w/flash.

Is either rendition interesting enough to keep or should the trash bin receive yet another addition? Additional critiques or comments welcomed. Thanks 8-)

Hi Bmac
I like both also - but the B&W just just pips the colour - the ageing process in the B&W just make it more appealing personally

Cheers
Karl

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Jason-X wrote:

I like the top one, with the rust. Helps to show that it is old. Nice eye.

Thanks Jason for opining and taking a look. 8-)

Macromad Loc: New Zealand

I Would keep yes they make you look closely