Originally posted by MikeNArk I like both photos. I believe the black and white gives a better presentation of this scene. It makes it look more stark, desolate and artistic.
Thanks I like the BW as well. It is more processed but as you eluded to more dramatic.
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Originally posted by Tonytee Although I really like the Black & White, I have a tendency toward the color version. It seems the blue sky really boosts the image quality here. Thanks very much for the double treat.
TT
Thanks for the kind words.
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Originally posted by Bengan Definitely the B/W
My vote as well. Thanks
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Originally posted by eaglem Colour is not as dramatic as B&W and tends to add life to the shot. But having said that both are good.
Thanks Em appreciate the kind words.
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Originally posted by PenPusher I like both but the B & W has more detail in the sky.
Tanks yes more processing in the BW,
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Originally posted by ffking The normal logic is to ditch colour if it doesn't contribute to the image, but I think it does here - the reddish brown and blue provide a nice contrast and the cool blue of the sky and shadows makes the scene more immediately wintery to me - you have to run through a few extra thought processes (types of trees, line of trees on the horizon etc) to convince yourself that the whiteness is definitely snow not sand in the B&W.
Thanks for the analysis - I hadn't consider the snow losing some definition in the BW now all I see is a barn in the desert
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Originally posted by photoptimist I, too, like the "color" version for its combination of sepia, cyanotype, and B&W tonalities. It creates a stronger separation within and between the foreground vegetation and barn wood.
Thanks I appreciate your points. I do like both but still prefer the BW .
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Originally posted by Kerrowdown Another vote for the B&W
Thanks I am with ya !
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Originally posted by ToddK It is an excellent photo, so you can't go wrong either way. However, to me, the black & white tells a better story about the era of the barn. It also brings back memories of old abandoned barns and farmsteads in Montana where I grew up.
Thanks Todd there are many here in Alberta and I love tracking them down.
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Originally posted by slowpez Good points. I like the B&W but the color version tells the story better. Nicely captured Dave.
Thanks Susan appreciate it.
Originally posted by Dan Paris BW for me !
Me too but quite a few for the color
Originally posted by Sailor I vote B&W because it's cool, but Susan's right about the color one providing more "information" about the scene.
Jer
Thanks Jer - warming up to the color
Originally posted by József Colour.I think the landscape defines and wants the colors.
Thanks seems almost split in preference.