The Magestic

The original version.

I much prefer the color version. On the other hand, that haze in the ULC is a little distracting and may be less so in the B&W version.

I love the black and white conversion and the trees really pop, I would like to see the (blue) above the clouds a little lighter.
Great to see both, conversion and original, on my monitor the original could do with a little more contrast in the upper quarter. Your love for the mountains is greatly expressed through this image.

Both versions look great to me, Harry. Yes, the b&w version is busy, but if you printed it large and hung it on a wall, that would keep me enjoying it daily for many years. I also think going b&w lets the left 1/4 of the sky work better. The color version is spectacular in its own right, especially with the warm light on the foreground rocks and the perfect reflections, but the haze in the left quarter of the sky becomes a slight distraction.

Both versions look good to me Harry. I might lighten the central sky area in the B&W to balance the sky better. I think I like the color version better by a nose. Both are great. Wonderful detail in both images.

I'm surprised Harry but I prefer the color. I think because of the warmer mood it conveys. I like the composition a lot in both and the comp is not too busy for me in the B&W. I suppose I might consider a crop in from the viewer's left to reduce the impact of the upper left corner but it's no big deal either way. I love the complexity of the composition in your recent images.

pat

Great black and white Harry! I do love both version but the black and white is so strong. Great tones and well processed

Man, both of these are fantastic, Harry.
I can't say exactly why, but for some reason the bright foreground seems to work better in the color version (maybe because it's in balance with the colors in the distance on the right 1/3 of the comp?); but it seems to me to be a distraction in the black & white version. In fact, now that I think about it, the main attraction for me in the whole image is beyond that flashy foreground. So -- especially in the black and white, I would like this even better if the brightest parts of the foreground were toned down or even partially cropped out.

Both work for me, but I prefer the B&W. To my eye, it has more dramatic impact. Real nice, Harry.

Powerful black and white. Everything works for me. I like both versions.

Not surprising but I like the B/W version slightly more than the color. I suspect that clients will follow their preferences. The mono version is very strong and I love the detail and complexity of tonality. I am viewing on a IPad and there appears to be a pretty strong halo on most of the ridge line that may have to dealt with before making any large prints. Otherwise a tremendous presentation.

Definitely a lot going on, but perfect tones and all of the elements add interest and work together well. I like the BW better.

Thanks for all of the comments. I guess not too busy for most, and the preference for color or BW seems a bit split which is expected. Thanks again!

I prefer the B+W primarily because of the ULC haze that others have mentioned. I don't find the image to be "too busy." Rocky mountains are rocky.

Harry,

I like both images, but I am leaning towards the color because I feel the tones, light, and depth are such a beautiful aspect to this fine image. They shine for me in the color.

fantastic view

Hard to choose a favorite because they are both beautifully done., Harry. For me the B&W is so dynamic that I have to give it the edge. You really can not go wrong with either one. BTW not to busy for me.

Ed

Glad you posted the colour version too. I much prefer the colour one. I think it needs the combination of blues and yellows to resolve the image best.

Harry, I love the look and feel of this image. It is a beautiful place and you captured it in some wonderful light and conditions. The b&w version looks great but I especially like what the color does for this one. Beautiful work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

The light is captured very well but maybe cropping the bottom bright rocks might allow the eye to focus more agreeably. Also seems a bit oversharp.