Abstract Another B&W or Color Choice

**NS_Sailor** · 02-15-2016, 12:35 PM

More copies of the same photo in Color and Black & White for evaluation
Both photos were HDR processed from the same 3 bracketed photos using the latest version of Photomatix Essentials

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Unregistered User 8 · 02-16-2016, 03:42 AM

The B&W for me this time.

B&W = 1

Color = 0

Macario · 02-16-2016, 01:49 PM

I will choose the color. But the reason is, I do not think the B&W one is processed very well. It is too gray, too flat.

LeDave · 02-16-2016, 03:33 PM

Color, I agree with Macario.

**Bruce Clark** · 02-16-2016, 03:41 PM

Colour for me. Not enough interesting elements in the B/W Version. Marcario says it it too grey, too flat. Expressed another way, added contrast would emphasis the texture to the path in particular. In a way the colour adds interest or texture to this area. Also perhaps consider cropping out the posts on either side so the rails flow unobstructed out of the frame.

**NS_Sailor** · 02-17-2016, 01:13 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the input
When I processed the photos with the Photomatix Software I chose to do the minimum of enhancement by using the "Photographic" and the "B&W Photographic" settings in the software.
Cropping the photo to 8X10 removes the posts and I believe gives the effect Bruce Clark mentioned.

fg-one · 02-18-2016, 01:54 PM

I prefer the B&W one. I like how it renders the shadows on the path. The WB looks too cold (no pun) on the color one.

**DW58** · 02-18-2016, 06:00 PM

Well since you asked.

I prefer the B&W because for me personally there is not much color to begin with. I don't own a polarizing filter yet but this shot seems it could benefit from one. Darken the sky and have more pop from the clouds. My preference would be no foot prints on the bridge but that's part of the fun of photography. Everyone sees things differently.

Low angle of view and composition work very well. Nice job.

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02-16-2016, 03:42 AM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	The B&W for me this time. B&W = 1 Color = 0

02-16-2016, 01:49 PM	#3
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	I will choose the color. But the reason is, I do not think the B&W one is processed very well. It is too gray, too flat.

02-16-2016, 03:33 PM	#4
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Color, I agree with Macario.

02-16-2016, 03:41 PM	#5
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Colour for me. Not enough interesting elements in the B/W Version. Marcario says it it too grey, too flat. Expressed another way, added contrast would emphasis the texture to the path in particular. In a way the colour adds interest or texture to this area. Also perhaps consider cropping out the posts on either side so the rails flow unobstructed out of the frame.

02-18-2016, 01:54 PM	#7
fg-one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 293	I prefer the B&W one. I like how it renders the shadows on the path. The WB looks too cold (no pun) on the color one.

02-18-2016, 06:00 PM	#8
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	Well since you asked. I prefer the B&W because for me personally there is not much color to begin with. I don't own a polarizing filter yet but this shot seems it could benefit from one. Darken the sky and have more pop from the clouds. My preference would be no foot prints on the bridge but that's part of the fun of photography. Everyone sees things differently. Low angle of view and composition work very well. Nice job.