Nature Schwarzes Moor

DerKahlgründer · 11-29-2020, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

Hi to all,

which one do you prefer and why?
B&W ore colour?

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SpecialK · 11-29-2020, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

The color version shows the difference in the plants better.

**othar** · 11-29-2020, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

I prefer the B&W version because it hides the somewhat boring sky

DerKahlgründer · 11-30-2020, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by othar

I prefer the B&W version because it hides the somewhat boring sky

I thought so to. The sky really is bland.

SimonC · 11-30-2020, 09:59 AM

I think the colour gives more depth to the image.

The sky looks virtually identical in both images!

**othar** · 11-30-2020, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SimonC

I think the colour gives more depth to the image.The sky looks virtually identical in both images!

Impartially yes, but b&w puts me into another mindset because the sky could have been blue while I know for a fact that the sky was a unattractive cloud with the color version.

edit: Concerning the depth of the B&W version: that can be improved with a more pronounced processing

DerKahlgründer · 12-01-2020, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by othar

Impartially yes, but b&w puts me into another mindset because the sky could have been blue while I know for a fact that the sky was a unattractive cloud with the color version.

edit: Concerning the depth of the B&W version: that can be improved with a more pronounced processing

I like your edit. The wooden walkway shows the grain of the planks. The heather is also better distinguishable. I think I have to train my editing.

**Peter Rockstroh** · 12-01-2020, 05:23 PM

I don´t see a big difference between these versions. B&W would allow me to print down the sky, darken the vegetation and print the path a little lighter. I think that what could have helped making a more dramatic statement would have been a much lower viewpoint, to give the path more relevance and show less sky.

Imp · 12-06-2020, 09:30 PM

What i like most about the black and white version is the walkway pops out to me more. I agree, the color mode seems more bland.

simsburyphoto · 12-14-2020, 09:18 PM

B&W but with even more contrast.

Jeremiah Griffin · 04-17-2021, 09:16 AM

B&W. The foliage on the ground isn't interesting at all, so I actually like how monochrome makes it indistinguishable. It homogenizes what's on the ground as a single form which contrasts with that of the tree as the subject.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 04-17-2021, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by DerKahlgründer

Hi to all,

which one do you prefer and why?
B&W ore colour?

Both are good. I like the composition of the photo. The B/W has enough contrast to allow the details of the tree's branches show. However I prefer the color one for the more natural and realistic appearance.

**SEMAJ** · 04-18-2021, 03:15 AM

It's nicer to explore this photo at B&W. Decidedly emphasizes the composition.

**saley** · 04-18-2021, 09:00 PM

P refer the B&W, but perhaps needs a bit more pop - do you have access to Nik Silver Efex?

**Michail_P** · 04-18-2021, 11:40 PM

I generally like @othar’s try on this. BW needs some work to stand out. But there’s potential in yours. I’d say I prefer color in most circumstances, this is one of those. With a bit of exposure adjustment and some color grading this would make a fine photo imho.

11-29-2020, 09:32 AM - 1 Like	#1
DerKahlgründer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Schwarzes Moor Lens: Pentax 18-135mm Camera: Pentax K-50 Photo Location: Germany ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/90s Aperture: F9 Hi to all, which one do you prefer and why? B&W ore colour? Attached Images

11-30-2020, 12:36 PM - 1 Like	#6
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	Originally posted by SimonC I think the colour gives more depth to the image.The sky looks virtually identical in both images! Impartially yes, but b&w puts me into another mindset because the sky could have been blue while I know for a fact that the sky was a unattractive cloud with the color version. edit: Concerning the depth of the B&W version: that can be improved with a more pronounced processing Attached Images Last edited by othar; 11-30-2020 at 02:28 PM.

12-01-2020, 05:23 PM	#8
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445	I don´t see a big difference between these versions. B&W would allow me to print down the sky, darken the vegetation and print the path a little lighter. I think that what could have helped making a more dramatic statement would have been a much lower viewpoint, to give the path more relevance and show less sky. Last edited by Peter Rockstroh; 12-01-2020 at 05:49 PM.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	The color version shows the difference in the plants better.

11-29-2020, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#3
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	I prefer the B&W version because it hides the somewhat boring sky

11-30-2020, 01:43 AM	#4
DerKahlgründer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 27 Original Poster	Originally posted by othar I prefer the B&W version because it hides the somewhat boring sky I thought so to. The sky really is bland.

11-30-2020, 09:59 AM	#5
SimonC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey Posts: 466	I think the colour gives more depth to the image. The sky looks virtually identical in both images!

12-01-2020, 01:24 PM	#7
DerKahlgründer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 27 Original Poster	Originally posted by othar Impartially yes, but b&w puts me into another mindset because the sky could have been blue while I know for a fact that the sky was a unattractive cloud with the color version. edit: Concerning the depth of the B&W version: that can be improved with a more pronounced processing I like your edit. The wooden walkway shows the grain of the planks. The heather is also better distinguishable. I think I have to train my editing.

12-06-2020, 09:30 PM	#9
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	What i like most about the black and white version is the walkway pops out to me more. I agree, the color mode seems more bland.

12-14-2020, 09:18 PM	#10
simsburyphoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 244	B&W but with even more contrast.

04-17-2021, 09:16 AM	#11
Jeremiah Griffin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 51	B&W. The foliage on the ground isn't interesting at all, so I actually like how monochrome makes it indistinguishable. It homogenizes what's on the ground as a single form which contrasts with that of the tree as the subject.

04-17-2021, 01:16 PM	#12
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by DerKahlgründer Hi to all, which one do you prefer and why? B&W ore colour? Both are good. I like the composition of the photo. The B/W has enough contrast to allow the details of the tree's branches show. However I prefer the color one for the more natural and realistic appearance.

04-18-2021, 03:15 AM	#13
SEMAJ Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 103	It's nicer to explore this photo at B&W. Decidedly emphasizes the composition.

04-18-2021, 09:00 PM	#14
saley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 566	P refer the B&W, but perhaps needs a bit more pop - do you have access to Nik Silver Efex?

04-18-2021, 11:40 PM	#15
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	I generally like @othar’s try on this. BW needs some work to stand out. But there’s potential in yours. I’d say I prefer color in most circumstances, this is one of those. With a bit of exposure adjustment and some color grading this would make a fine photo imho.