Creek

Large view preferred. Minnehaha Creek meanders through over ten miles

in Minneapolis and its suburbs. Here in the middle of a residential

neighborhood one might forget the traffic flowing nearby. The next image is

the B&W version. I'd appreciate your comments and preference of either

the color or B&W version. Thanks. Larry

OK, so I started with the color version, and I didn’t see how a BW conversion would be able to deal with the complexity of lighting in the foliage without making the scene difficult to interpret. But your conversion works beautifully. The intricate foliage in effect becomes a sparkly texture that contributes very nicely to the mood here, and I’m finding it fascinating that the mood I’m sensing in this one is excitement and adventure rather than serenity. The one element that doesn’t come through as strongly in this version is the light at the end of the tunnel—it might be interesting to try lightening the tone of the foliage mound just beyond the trees that casts the light reflection into the stream. So which do I like best? Both. How did you do the conversion?

I didn't expect to like the B&W version of this as much as I do.  Usually I do prefer a B&W photo over its color counterpart.  In this case, both have their merits.  I love that you can see the sunlight among the foliage here, and sparkling off the water (especially in the larger image).   This sort of portrait almost demands to be done in color, and really you expect it because color is what strikes us first in nature.  But in this image, you can see its color without it being present.  That is a feat!  Well done.

Regards,

Renee

Renee,  Your comment about being able to see the color through or inside the black and white is a real compliment. I appreciate your thoughtful review.  I have been reading two books by Bruce Barnbaum, The Art of Photography and The Essence of Photography.  He gravitates to B&W and emphasizes what your said about vision the color in the B&W. Thanks again.  Larry

Larry,

  I am having a hard time trying to figure out which one I like best.  There is something about the b/w that really brings out the details.  I like them both.  Take care, Patsy

When viewing the thumb nail images I started out thinking that the B & W image might look cold and lose the magic and warmth of the colour version.  How wrong could I be!   The fine detail and highlights bring the very essence of a summers day to life.

Excellent!

Alf

Alf,  Thanks for your visit and comment.  Others views of our images are critical.  As Ansel Adams said, there are at least two people in every image, the photographer and the viewer.   Larry

Larry, there is something inspiring about this shot, something that makes me want to get up right now and get back out there, out there where reality is.

--Lannie

Jose,  Thanks for the nice comment.  I am trying to shoot more images locally.   Larry