Leslie Reid 5,279 Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks to Emmanuel for suggesting I try this in B&W! This is a converted version of the color image I posted several days ago, and I'd really appreciate feedback on the B&W rendering, and on which version you prefer (the original is in "New uploads" in my portfolio). Many thanks! Link to comment
michaellinder 16,613 Posted January 12, 2017 Stating my preference - a contest between the original color version and this one - is extraordinarily difficult. Although I sometimes like a tough challenge, this is a paradigm case. I shall have to gaze at both images some more before committing myself. (12 minutes later) There are two reasons why I prefer the monochrome. Since the brown areas in the dog's coat are quite dark, it is possible to see them as black. Secondly, to me, the monochrome is more effective in displaying the details in the water sparkles in the lower left and upper right. There you have it. Link to comment
jorge_fernandez3 1 Posted January 12, 2017 Yes the BW version comes across with more details and easier to look at, details are sharper as Michael stated. Take good care. Link to comment
tm_j 30 Posted January 12, 2017 Very nice capture Leslie, the water spashes shown very well with backlighting. TFS! Link to comment
samschnieders 1 Posted January 12, 2017 I prefer the black and white as it gives it more of a timeless quality and it seems the water beads and reflections are more pronounced. Sam Link to comment
dandem 1 Posted January 13, 2017 Hi Les..great action capture of this beautiful animal. I personally prefer the b/w...the brown part of his body towards his back is way clearer in the monochrome. well done. Regards, Lawrence Link to comment
charo 3 Posted January 13, 2017 I've seen the two versions, and I definitely prefer this one. The black and white looks more contrasted and the backlight causes the splashes of water to shine against the dark backgroundWell I think we already have a winner ... The black and white.Kind Regards,Rosario. Link to comment
Efren 1 Posted January 13, 2017 The use of the b/w reinforces the beauty of the reflections and the water movement. If you add the suitable speed of the throttler and opens diaphragm to get out of focus the rest, a very good photo is had. Congratulation. Regards Leslie. Link to comment
Leslie Reid 5,279 Posted January 14, 2017 Many, many thanks to all of you! Your comments help me tremendously, and the explanations for your preferences are really, really useful. I also prefer the b&w. I'd originally rendered it in color because I'd been afraid that losing the warm tones would change the feel of the image, and I think it did; but I think that change was amply out-weighed by the benefit of being able to be more aggressive (or enthusiastic) with the contrast, clarity, and sharpening. In making the conversion I particularly concentrated on trying to bring out the details in the splash and the specular highlight starbursts, and I am really happy that the result came across--thanks for the feedback! Link to comment
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