some new 2011 Chain of Hearts, Collar of hearts, String of hearts, and Rosary vine.

Hi all skilled photographer!

I feel a bit embarrassed to show you this partly colored photo in black and

white.

But - is it OK to do things like this....or is this just too novelty`?

Thanks a lots if you wish to give me some spontaneous thoughts of yours!

Greetings from Sweden and Charl

Hi Charl,

First of all I have to admit that skilled is not what I would call myself so my opinion may or may not count.

Second- I am very biased about it, I often highlight a colour to bring focus to a certain area or just because, DANG IT, it's pretty! :D

I like your picture, the lines and shapes and how the heart is highlighted, it's about seeing something others can't or won't and showing them. That has a poigniancy to it and if that is too "novel" then so be it. You should shoot the things YOU want to shoot and in the style YOU choose and if nobody else likes it then so be it!

Best regards/ Ann-Charlott

In addition to the previous posters comments, may I add that there are many facits to Photography..... one of which is creativity, and it is in this category that I place your image.

It is different and not everyones "cup of tea".

I would however like to comment on the element of focus. Whilst the coloured heart stands out amongst the black and white, it probably emphasises the slight "out of focus" of the image as a whole. I have treid to sharpen it a fraction..... and hopefully my fiddling has achieved this.

Keep shooting what you like to shoot..............

Regards 

Hi Charl,

Nice presentation.

In much of the scientific work that I do, either as BW or color, the use of color is often quite important to emphasize certain areas within an image.

Here , you accomplished that.

For me, I like a bit more "pop" from the one colored subject.

I did not sharpen the rest of the image as this distracts or competes with the colored subject.

Best Regards,  Mike