Cityscape B&W or Color? Which do you prefer?

B&W or Color? Which do you prefer? · 10:36 AM

Same photo from Iquitos, Peru in B&W and color. Which do you prefer? Thanks!

Murfy · 11-07-2016, 11:12 AM

I prefer black and white for these because it looks like there is some CA around the pole and top of tent fabric. If I couldn't get rid of it, I'd keep it black and white

DeadJohn · 11-07-2016, 11:33 AM

I prefer the B&W version because of the sky. It looks like it may have been a bright, hazy day so the sky lacks interest. The bright sky is also causing the CA murfy found.

I would try to process the color one to get more blue back into the sky. If that's not possible then the B&W version is a fine photo.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-07-2016, 11:56 AM

The CA on the power lines detracts from the colour image. I prefer the B&W slightly.

**BigMackCam** · 11-07-2016, 01:13 PM

I like both, with perhaps a slight edge to the B&W.

With all due respect, I think both versions would benefit considerably from a little boost in clarity and vibrance, and a gentle "S" tone curve adjustment to exaggerate the darks and lights ever-so-slightly...

sealonsf · 11-07-2016, 02:29 PM

Thanks everyone. I take it that no one seems to like CA. :-) Both images were manipulated a bit for a certain look - one reason the clarity isn't what it might normally be. I was having fun with the NIK Collection and wanted it to look a bit "dirty."

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11-07-2016, 11:12 AM	#2
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	I prefer black and white for these because it looks like there is some CA around the pole and top of tent fabric. If I couldn't get rid of it, I'd keep it black and white

11-07-2016, 11:33 AM	#3
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	I prefer the B&W version because of the sky. It looks like it may have been a bright, hazy day so the sky lacks interest. The bright sky is also causing the CA murfy found. I would try to process the color one to get more blue back into the sky. If that's not possible then the B&W version is a fine photo.

11-07-2016, 11:56 AM	#4
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	The CA on the power lines detracts from the colour image. I prefer the B&W slightly.

11-07-2016, 01:13 PM	#5
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,671	I like both, with perhaps a slight edge to the B&W. With all due respect, I think both versions would benefit considerably from a little boost in clarity and vibrance, and a gentle "S" tone curve adjustment to exaggerate the darks and lights ever-so-slightly...

11-07-2016, 02:29 PM	#6
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729 Original Poster	Thanks everyone. I take it that no one seems to like CA. :-) Both images were manipulated a bit for a certain look - one reason the clarity isn't what it might normally be. I was having fun with the NIK Collection and wanted it to look a bit "dirty."