Another color versus b&w: I felt this was my best photograph in 2013. There was an element of luck involved, and an element of planning. I knew an April storm was clearing, and I had...

waykee7 Loc: Cortez, Colorado

I felt this was my best photograph in 2013. There was an element of luck involved, and an element of planning. I knew an April storm was clearing, and I had positioned myself at a spectacular scenic point. The swirling clouds and constantly changing light were magnificent. The luck involved the elk walking out. Shot at 300 mm on a DX sensor, Nikon D90.

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CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach

waykee7 wrote:

I felt this was my best photograph in 2013. There was an element of luck involved, and an element of planning. I knew an April storm was clearing, and I had positioned myself at a spectacular scenic point. The swirling clouds and constantly changing light were magnificent. The luck involved the elk walking out. Shot at 300 mm on a DX sensor, Nikon D90.

Beautiful capture and I love B&W but I am drawn to the first maybe cause of the blue on the mountain.??

Lens Cap Loc: The Cold North Coast

B&W for me, better contrast, the color seems to be distracting... :thumbup: :thumbup:

Photo Girl Loc: SE Pasco County, FL

I like the color better; it has more depth. Nice shot!

MissStephie Loc: West Virginia

Pretty :)

PaulG Loc: Western Australia

waykee7 wrote:

I felt this was my best photograph in 2013. There was an element of luck involved, and an element of planning. I knew an April storm was clearing, and I had positioned myself at a spectacular scenic point. The swirling clouds and constantly changing light were magnificent. The luck involved the elk walking out. Shot at 300 mm on a DX sensor, Nikon D90.

I prefer the colour because the colours are minimal and the blue better portrays a sense of cold. Good shot

wonkytripod Loc: Peterborough UK

waykee7 wrote:

I felt this was my best photograph in 2013. There was an element of luck involved, and an element of planning. I knew an April storm was clearing, and I had positioned myself at a spectacular scenic point. The swirling clouds and constantly changing light were magnificent. The luck involved the elk walking out. Shot at 300 mm on a DX sensor, Nikon D90.

Very nice photo both ways but the B&W is just so special for me.

Daniel Z Loc: Winston, Georgia

Photo Girl wrote:

I like the color better; it has more depth. Nice shot!

I agree with Photo Girl. Much greater depth in the color. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Stunning, stunning image! I see everyone's points so far - can't choose though :)

jeanbug35 Loc: Jonesboro AR

Color for me.

Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon

They are both so good I think you should keep both versions. It's not a case of either/or. It's a case of two for the price of one. :-P

klaesser Loc: Monmouth Oregon

waykee7 wrote:

I felt this was my best photograph in 2013. There was an element of luck involved, and an element of planning. I knew an April storm was clearing, and I had positioned myself at a spectacular scenic point. The swirling clouds and constantly changing light were magnificent. The luck involved the elk walking out. Shot at 300 mm on a DX sensor, Nikon D90.

Justice is served by both in this case

ejrmaine Loc: South Carolina

Count my vote for the B&W. Good contrast.

Chinaman Loc: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Terrific shot. I like the subtlety of the colours better.

tk Loc: Iowa

Both great. I feel a little more depth in the color.