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greymda · 12-08-2010, 11:20 AM

haven't yet decided which one i find better... any thoughts?

**Ash** · 12-08-2010, 12:31 PM

The stronger contrast in the B&W version accentuates the skin texture much better. It may be a little overdone, but I do find the B&W version more striking.

greymda · 12-08-2010, 01:00 PM

thank you. i'm starting finding the B&W version having smth the coloured lacks.

applejax · 12-09-2010, 07:35 PM

Tough call - I like them both. The sharpness and "pop" of the old guy is great despite the background. The B&W definitely has a different feel to it while muting the background.

After looking at them both, I'm leaning towards the B&W, but that may just be due to Ash's influence.

J-Rod · 12-09-2010, 07:44 PM

Thank you for the images. I don't typically reply here because I have no expertise, but I looked at both of your picss for about five minutes trying to decide between the two. I have to call the BW as my favorite. Is there any way to reduce the highlights in the background? I think that would strengthen the BW. My bits.

greymda · 12-10-2010, 05:16 AM

applejax, J-Rod: thank you for your comments!

and yes, you are quite right. i have to do smth with the background.

p.s. B&W is my favorite, too. 100%

smf · 12-13-2010, 05:37 AM

Here's another vote for the b/w.

greymda · 12-13-2010, 06:12 AM

thank you!

Sparkle · 12-17-2010, 09:06 PM

B & W just makes him look unfairly older. Here's to Colour and Youth.

**jbinpg** · 12-18-2010, 01:03 AM

#1 looks like a Polaroid from 1967. I like it if only for that

KarenH · 12-18-2010, 02:20 AM

I like them both, they both have their own moods and beauty.
If it had been my shot, I would have added a bit of vignetting in both the shots, so the background would be a little less distracting.

Ameiji · 12-18-2010, 02:50 AM

Color version is a winner IMO. The scene looks like some kind of outdoor event, thus soft colors talk about season change, nature and maybe a good time, they tell the story. BW version is silent to me.

greymda · 12-18-2010, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by Sparkle

Here's to Colour and Youth.

good point! thanks.

Originally posted by jbinpg

Polaroid from 1967.

thanks!

Originally posted by KarenH

a bit of vignetting in both the shots, so the background would be a little less distracting

a very good point. noted for future. thanks!

Originally posted by Ameiji

soft colors talk about season change, nature and maybe a good time,

noted. thanks!

QFish · 12-18-2010, 08:22 AM

Film-like qualities of #1 look fantastic. I would make it a bit more contrasty.

greymda · 12-19-2010, 02:07 PM

QFish, thanks. noted for future!

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12-08-2010, 11:20 AM	#1
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	old man Lens: FA 50mm F1.4 Camera: Pentax K-x Photo Location: Moldova ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/750s Aperture: F2 haven't yet decided which one i find better... any thoughts?

12-08-2010, 12:31 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The stronger contrast in the B&W version accentuates the skin texture much better. It may be a little overdone, but I do find the B&W version more striking.

12-08-2010, 01:00 PM	#3
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150 Original Poster	thank you. i'm starting finding the B&W version having smth the coloured lacks.

12-09-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
applejax Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Albums Posts: 271	Tough call - I like them both. The sharpness and "pop" of the old guy is great despite the background. The B&W definitely has a different feel to it while muting the background. After looking at them both, I'm leaning towards the B&W, but that may just be due to Ash's influence.

12-09-2010, 07:44 PM	#5
J-Rod Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102	Thank you for the images. I don't typically reply here because I have no expertise, but I looked at both of your picss for about five minutes trying to decide between the two. I have to call the BW as my favorite. Is there any way to reduce the highlights in the background? I think that would strengthen the BW. My bits.

12-10-2010, 05:16 AM	#6
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150 Original Poster	applejax, J-Rod: thank you for your comments! and yes, you are quite right. i have to do smth with the background. p.s. B&W is my favorite, too. 100%

12-13-2010, 05:37 AM	#7
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Here's another vote for the b/w.

12-13-2010, 06:12 AM	#8
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150 Original Poster	thank you!

12-17-2010, 09:06 PM	#9
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	B & W just makes him look unfairly older. Here's to Colour and Youth.

12-18-2010, 01:03 AM	#10
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	#1 looks like a Polaroid from 1967. I like it if only for that

12-18-2010, 02:20 AM	#11
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	I like them both, they both have their own moods and beauty. If it had been my shot, I would have added a bit of vignetting in both the shots, so the background would be a little less distracting.

12-18-2010, 02:50 AM	#12
Ameiji Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Caucasus Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 205	Color version is a winner IMO. The scene looks like some kind of outdoor event, thus soft colors talk about season change, nature and maybe a good time, they tell the story. BW version is silent to me.

12-18-2010, 07:27 AM	#13
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sparkle Here's to Colour and Youth. good point! thanks. Originally posted by jbinpg Polaroid from 1967. thanks! Originally posted by KarenH a bit of vignetting in both the shots, so the background would be a little less distracting a very good point. noted for future. thanks! Originally posted by Ameiji soft colors talk about season change, nature and maybe a good time, noted. thanks!

12-18-2010, 08:22 AM	#14
QFish Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 37	Film-like qualities of #1 look fantastic. I would make it a bit more contrasty.

12-19-2010, 02:07 PM	#15
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150 Original Poster	QFish, thanks. noted for future!

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