Colour Vs B&W

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks guys.


MA, how would suggest to fix this. I seem to be able to play with various sliders with B&W images, but not really be able to decide which looks better because the world isn't B&W, so for me there is nothing to relate it to.

Not sure I'm the best perswon to listen when it comes to B&W but I'd be ramping up the curves first to create a stronger constrast and then using PS4's B&W adjustment tool I'd be looking at getting some dynamic range out of it. Something that really brings the texture out in the timber I guess if possible.

[casil403]

I'm drawn to the greens and blues of the colour version...I think they work great with the whites of the roof . The leading lines draw my eye right to the end of the pier. I think you did a great job as I get a real tropical feel to the colour version.

The BW one IMO needs a contrast boost as the whites are too white and it needs some more black/dark grey tones.

[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!

[AntZ]

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]

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]

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!

[photofixer]

i would have to say color because there is more detail and those hills in the background really complete the composition!

[RobLan]

The lines in the picture are very striking and thay come out better in the B&W version. It would need more contrast though. Let me know if you want me to give it a shot.

[AntZ]

Thanks all.
This is a different angle of the pier.

[AntZ]

A close up of one of the lights.