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Ger, I moved back and forth between this one and the color version and it's amazing how different they are! The color version is fun and carefree, bright and joyful...this version gives me a completely different feel. I feel like the fencing is closing her in and she's running away from something. The darkness adds to the somewhat sinister feel, whereas the bright and colorful version gives me the feeling that she's running toward something and is enjoying it. Does this make sense? I don't usually feel this much difference, so I'm not sure why I am here. Does anyone else feel this way or have I lost my mind??

 

Leslie

Ger: Both versions are excellent, but the difference struck me in exactly the same way as it did Leslie. I would swear that even her expression is different. It's an intriguing effect. Regards...

Oooo. I liked the color version, but I really like this version. The tones and mood are wonderful. I don't know if I'd call it sinister like Leslie, but it a bit darker. In any case, I think it is even stronger than the color version. Nicely done. Dan

both versions are wonderful but I really feel the subject matter calls for the colour version - that's my preference anyway.

Ok, I;m very happy the BW has caused everyone to feel different. I didn't just want a conversion, I wanted a different image and spent quite a bit of time on the shadows and the crop to give the different feeling from the colour version

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I like...

 

More symmetrical framing will make it a better pic

I looked at the photo without reading the other comments. I felt like I was squeezed between those fences; a sense of being trapped there forever. Since I haven't looked at the said "color version" this is not a "comparative feeling"! (I wouldn't feel like this after seeing the color version, perhaps). I think the photographer succeeded in making this dark, monochrome version...

I like this version better, as what Leslie has commented on the difference. This jsut give a stronger feel to that moment in time.

wonderful composition. Keeps the eyes moving....