Colour Vs B&W

**Mars Observer** · 11-29-2009, 09:40 PM

Colour vs. B&W - always such a touch decision!!

I think I prefer the colour one here, same reason noted by Aussie (re: tone).

I haven't gotten the results I want yet with my BW conversions but... have you seen Kat's B&W work?? Truly amazing!

**AntZ** · 11-30-2009, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Mars Observer

Colour vs. B&W - always such a touch decision!!

I think I prefer the colour one here, same reason noted by Aussie (re: tone).

I haven't gotten the results I want yet with my BW conversions but... have you seen Kat's B&W work?? Truly amazing!

Yes, where is Kat?

**Wes** · 12-01-2009, 02:41 PM

The b&w does it for me. The colour shot is a good holiday type picture but the black and white is evocative of days gone by and coupled with the fact that the pier is devoid of human life gives the image a somewhat melancholy appeal.

**kat** · 12-01-2009, 02:55 PM

I like both! I think the BW could use a contrast boost (maybe even try using a pp filter when playing with that contrast).

I do get a different vibe from each photo, so I would have to agree on what it is you want to say with this photo!

Oh..and if I had to pick one over the other.. BW

Sorry you guys..been crazy busy here lately! Hoping things will settle soon!

**AntZ** · 12-01-2009, 07:27 PM

Is the 2nd one an improvement?

**Mars Observer** · 12-01-2009, 10:04 PM

I love the 2nd B&W! Very nice!! It doesn't have that 'bygone era' feel of the original, but the very strong, white, leading line really appeals to me. It pulls me right in, and takes me to the end of the pier... where I set up my lounge, and linger,not a care in the world, for the rest of the day. Thanks!

**Mad Aussie** · 12-02-2009, 02:45 AM

From the little I seem to understand of B&W that 2nd shot looks better to me for sure. Next to it ... the 1st shot now looks weak which was what I was seeing and why I asked for more dynamic range.

Kat's about the only person I've seen do a subtle B&W and get away with it!