Beware the Bend

Larger view preferred. This image started out as a blah, hazy color image

shot from the ferry between Vancouver and Victoria, BC. I have posted it for

your view on how it fares as a B&W. I left the red in on the lighthouse

because the image needed some "lift". Your comments are appreciated

and valued. Larry

Larry-Nice job; the b&w is nicely exposed and the red gives it a real point of interest. My only question is what would you think of a tighter crop from the top and left sides of the image?  Congratulations, Phil

Nice bit of colour splash. All The Best Gary

I'm not generally a fan of selective color, but it works well here.  Well done... Mike

Phil,   Thanks for your comment and visit.  Regarding the crop, it's an interesting thought.  I am inclined to favor the wider angle view here to get the best scope of the curve in the water.  All said, this isn't a great image, just an interesting benefit of B&W when color is poor.   Thanks again.  Larry

Gary,  I appreciate your viewing this image.  Thanks for your nice comment.

Mike.  Hi,  I am not a fan of selective color either, but like you, I thought it works here.  The red is the only attention getting feature in the image.  Thanks again.  Larry

I agree with the previous comments, and the reason I think the selective colour works is because it isn't too obvious, it's subtle and to my mind proportionate to the scene.

Best Regards 

Alf 

Alf,  Thanks for your visit and comment.  Seeing the red as subtle and proportionate is an excellent way to describe the scene.  I appreciate your insight.  Larry

Hi Larry,

  Beautiful creative scene with perfect coloring.  Thank you for the comment on my last sunflower posting.  Take care, Patsy

Very effective. Nicely done.