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rpriedhorsky · 07-11-2009, 04:20 PM

Here's two images. The second is a B&W conversion of the first using the Andy B&W simulator in Bibble, simulating Tri-X with mostly default settings.

Any thoughts on which you prefer and what your reasoning is?

Thanks,

Reid

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heliphoto · 07-11-2009, 05:41 PM

Oooooo... I like 'em both. Hmmmmm... I slightly favor the color version for all the subtle colors in has. Beautiful shot.

Nachodog · 07-11-2009, 06:58 PM

I prefer the b&w version, though you might tweak the grayscale mix to bring out the tones a bit better.

Venturi · 07-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Grayscale for me. It helps "focus" the viewer's attention and separate the sky from the horizon.

LeDave · 07-12-2009, 02:59 AM

I like the black and white better. I normally like color better but black and white pwns on this one.

Damn Brit · 07-12-2009, 03:23 AM

Colour for me because of the lack of contrast in the water and sky.

**Scottnorwo** · 07-12-2009, 07:42 AM

I like the color version. As my eye goes down the boardwalk I see clouds and color. BW has nothing there for my eye to see

deludel · 07-13-2009, 12:36 PM

Color - as my eyes get drawn to the end of the dock and then to the horizon (Nicely done!!) I like the green/blues.

CaboSailor · 07-15-2009, 01:41 PM

I'm going to go for the B&W. In color the range of hue's is very small IMO and doesn't do much. In the B&W the value range becomes stronger?.... more noticeable?... it enforces the composition and value range. At least for me, but hey, I have a preference for good B&W. As an ol'fart I grew up on it.

Rich

sealonsf · 07-15-2009, 03:40 PM

I like the B&W because it just "pops" more.

rpriedhorsky · 07-15-2009, 04:14 PM

Thank you all for your thoughtful critiques!

I wonder if the B&W image could benefit from some additional TLC. Specifically, I'll try to bring something more out of the sky - perhaps this weekend I'll have time to sit down and try again. I'll post my result in this thread.

axl · 07-23-2009, 07:42 AM

I prefer B&W but I'd crop it a bit tighter

BR
Peter

Jimbo · 07-23-2009, 07:44 AM

I agree with Peter. The B&W with a slight crop. well done. JIM

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07-11-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Oooooo... I like 'em both. Hmmmmm... I slightly favor the color version for all the subtle colors in has. Beautiful shot.

07-11-2009, 06:58 PM	#3
Nachodog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 472	I prefer the b&w version, though you might tweak the grayscale mix to bring out the tones a bit better.

07-11-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Grayscale for me. It helps "focus" the viewer's attention and separate the sky from the horizon.

07-12-2009, 02:59 AM	#5
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	I like the black and white better. I normally like color better but black and white pwns on this one.

07-12-2009, 03:23 AM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	Colour for me because of the lack of contrast in the water and sky.

07-12-2009, 07:42 AM	#7
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	I like the color version. As my eye goes down the boardwalk I see clouds and color. BW has nothing there for my eye to see

07-13-2009, 12:36 PM	#8
deludel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham, CT Posts: 196	Color - as my eyes get drawn to the end of the dock and then to the horizon (Nicely done!!) I like the green/blues.

07-15-2009, 01:41 PM	#9
CaboSailor Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Port Richey Fl Posts: 14	I'm going to go for the B&W. In color the range of hue's is very small IMO and doesn't do much. In the B&W the value range becomes stronger?.... more noticeable?... it enforces the composition and value range. At least for me, but hey, I have a preference for good B&W. As an ol'fart I grew up on it. Rich

07-15-2009, 03:40 PM	#10
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729	I like the B&W because it just "pops" more.

07-15-2009, 04:14 PM	#11
rpriedhorsky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210 Original Poster	Thank you all for your thoughtful critiques! I wonder if the B&W image could benefit from some additional TLC. Specifically, I'll try to bring something more out of the sky - perhaps this weekend I'll have time to sit down and try again. I'll post my result in this thread.

07-23-2009, 07:42 AM	#12
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I prefer B&W but I'd crop it a bit tighter BR Peter

07-23-2009, 07:44 AM	#13
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	I agree with Peter. The B&W with a slight crop. well done. JIM

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