Originally posted by juanraortiz Both of them are fantastic, but my vote is for B&W too.
Thanks, Juan - I appreciate your comment and kind words.
Jer
Originally posted by Nubi It is not that I am trying to be different from everybody, but for the close-up I prefer B&W, and the wider shot, the first one I prefer in color, and here is why.
There is something about Texas and the blue sky. I don't live in Texas, but few times I was there I couldn't help but remember how much deeper blue the sky was, and this is coming from someone who lives in california. And the stand that the statue that is standing on; the dark side, the right side of it, the pitch black part really put all the colors involved in nice balance. I think it is fantastic.
As for the close up, I prefer B&W here. This picture is more about perspective, and subtle difference in gradations of shapes and shades. I think you would pull more attention to that if the picture was black and white.
Either way, very very nice shots, I think.
A thoughtful, and thought-provoking response - thanks so much.
Jer
Originally posted by stewh I prefer the B&W shots. To me, because the statue is white, the color shots look like 'selective color' has been applied. Great perspective.
Thanks, stewh.
Jer