some B & W conversions are easier than others

some B & W conversions are easier than others · 06:25 PM

I'm not exactly sure which of these two I like better. The "full color" one looks almost like one of those selective desaturation shots.
DS with my trusty Zenitar 16mm fisheye, crop of a much larger shot. 1/500 aperture unknown

NaCl(don't know whether the bit of color enhances the B&W or detracts from it)H2O

Wethphotography · 07-14-2007, 06:45 PM

I feel like I am at the eye doctor being asked if the image is better with 1 or 2 and I can't decide. I keep scolling up and down.......both shots work for me because of the nice composition. My eye is easily drawn through the photo and back because of the tree trunk reflection. However, in the color photo, my focus drifts up, drawn to the color area beyond the pool. In the BW, my eyes stay more focussed on the pool. In the end, I prefer the BW as the color area is not the primary focus of the photo; at least to me. Thanks for sharing.

**Sailor** · 07-14-2007, 06:51 PM

Buddy, I think I like the color one in this case. The green grass is in striking contrast to the monochromatic look of the pool.

Jer

roentarre · 07-14-2007, 08:23 PM

The green coolour adds more contrast to the pond at the lower portion of the photo. Hence the first shot is better.

I prefer the colourful photo usually

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07-14-2007, 06:45 PM	#2
Wethphotography Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, D.C., USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	I feel like I am at the eye doctor being asked if the image is better with 1 or 2 and I can't decide. I keep scolling up and down.......both shots work for me because of the nice composition. My eye is easily drawn through the photo and back because of the tree trunk reflection. However, in the color photo, my focus drifts up, drawn to the color area beyond the pool. In the BW, my eyes stay more focussed on the pool. In the end, I prefer the BW as the color area is not the primary focus of the photo; at least to me. Thanks for sharing.

07-14-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Buddy, I think I like the color one in this case. The green grass is in striking contrast to the monochromatic look of the pool. Jer

07-14-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	The green coolour adds more contrast to the pond at the lower portion of the photo. Hence the first shot is better. I prefer the colourful photo usually