Old Timer
Feb 12, 2019 08:55:06 #
Feb 12, 2019 09:14:57 #
Feb 12, 2019 09:38:19 #
I prefer the black and white. To me, the blue flannel shirt is distracting. I think I'd also prefer a closer crop to emphasize that weathered cowboy face and lessen the impact of the tree branches in the background.
That said, both are mighty fine images.
That said, both are mighty fine images.
Feb 12, 2019 09:45:27 #
alliebess wrote:
In the color image, the branches in the background are less distinct. But both are good portraits.
Feb 12, 2019 09:48:15 #
Fred Frank wrote:
I met this gentleman and thought his appearance was worthy of taking a portrait.
Does the black and white say more than the color? Which works best?
Taken with P1000 in portrait mode. 1st time using this mode
Does the black and white say more than the color? Which works best?
Taken with P1000 in portrait mode. 1st time using this mode
Hmm . . . I'm usually a color fan but on this one I definitely prefer the black and white. I see I'm in the minority but what's new?
Feb 12, 2019 09:53:37 #
The color by all means. It brings out his character while the b&w is rather bland in comparison.
Feb 12, 2019 10:03:12 #
Fred Frank
Loc: Roanoke Alabama
Thank y'all for your opinion.Good to know we all like it our way. I met this man by chance and couldnt resist. The look says who and what he is.
As a side note; he's retired Coastguard, cattle farmer, among other things.
I was trespassing but forgiven. Thanks all
As a side note; he's retired Coastguard, cattle farmer, among other things.
I was trespassing but forgiven. Thanks all
Feb 12, 2019 10:16:58 #
baggit
Loc: Buffalo New York
for me the black and white image is the stronger tells his story in greater depth . There will always be a place in my heart for B&W images ... nothing wrong with color either but they both have their moments
Feb 12, 2019 10:31:04 #
Feb 12, 2019 10:36:24 #
Fred Frank wrote:
I met this gentleman and thought his appearance was worthy of taking a portrait.
Does the black and white say more than the color? Which works best?
Taken with P1000 in portrait mode. 1st time using this mode
Does the black and white say more than the color? Which works best?
Taken with P1000 in portrait mode. 1st time using this mode
It's a toss-up, Fred. If forced to choose, I'd pick the colored. Both are fine captures.
Feb 12, 2019 10:45:06 #
Like the color. Kind of shows the "life lived" more. Both are good and you can't go wrong with either.
Feb 12, 2019 11:16:17 #
I tend to lean towards B&W but you may try adding some sepia to it to give it a little age
Stanfayer
Stanfayer
Feb 12, 2019 11:31:19 #
Feb 12, 2019 13:56:29 #
Feb 12, 2019 14:48:35 #
Fred Frank wrote:
I met this gentleman and thought his appearance was worthy of taking a portrait.
Does the black and white say more than the color? Which works best?
Taken with P1000 in portrait mode. 1st time using this mode
Does the black and white say more than the color? Which works best?
Taken with P1000 in portrait mode. 1st time using this mode
great job on both portraits, fred!
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