Angles (+repost)

Black and white version.  Converted to b/w in Photoshop.

Very graphic and symmetrical. I think I prefer the color version because the green in the background fir trees help to give more depth and adds a splash of color. The tones on the bleached wood look great. My only nit, albeit a minor one, is the light brown portion of the sunken log. You did a great job handling the processing in this, Vance.

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Great reflection shot, I prefer the colour version.

Very cool, Vance. One more vote for the color version. 

Easy choice for me, color version wins because I really like the extra that those greens give. This is a really great find, and the comp is perfect. It shows that you carefully composed so the two wooden structures in the water don't interfere with the reflection of the log. Sweet photo!

I prefer the color version since it has mor depth.  The sunken logs on the right look like sea monsters.

Hi  Vance  Love the symmetry of the log's and their  reflection. on the water.   nature is a great artist..      i also prefer the color version


Albert Darmo
Canada

Vance,

Graphics, angles and contrast - are three reasons I'll be different and say I'm leaning b&w.  Yes, the greens add something, but for me, the color doesn't contribute anything to the strength of the image.  And if I had a nit with the color version it would be that I see a bit of purple/magenta in the darker midtones  - especially along the shore and reflection.  For me anyway, the high contrast and graphic nature of this is just naturally suited for b&w.  at least that's my story.

Lon

Love the geometry of this image, as well as the reflection.  Excellent composition.  This is the type of image that really draws my attention and admiration because it is well seen as well as well made.

I just noticed you posted a B&W version as well.  Most would consider this to be a natural choice for B&W but I prefer the subtlety of the color version.  Just my .02.

I like this one. Very intriguing and creative image. Strongly abstract - reminds me of a Rorschach ink blot. This image is well suited and I think I prefer the B&W.

Great graphic quality and cool image. I am usually a B&W guy, but I prefer the color. The background blocks up quite a bit. The color differential makes the background more distinct for me. You might be able to tweak the B&W by brightening the green channel to eliminate that issue?

Very cool image.  Both images work very well, but I would agree with Lon about the magenta color cast.  Maybe an adjustment here would make a little more natural.  I prefer the detail in the green trees and reflection of the color version - maybe it would be possible to bring out those details and tones in teh BW version.  The frame has been filled beautifully.  Eye catching.

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought what a perfect b/w subject. Then when I opened the image to find color, I thought that's cool, the greens really do add to the background.  Then I scrolled down and there was the b/w which will always be my favorite.  Beautiful and thoughtful work as always Vance.

Hey, thanks everyone for all the feedback on this image.  Your comments are always extremely helpful.  I seem to favor the color image as well.

Lon and others, thanks for pointing out the magenta color cast in the background rocks.  Have attached a repost with those corrections.
Harley, thanks for the idea on the bw version.  I will try tweeking the green channel.

Thanks again.

I like the dominance of the forms in this image, and that facet is enhanced by the bold, high contrast treatment.  To me it has sort of a vintage look.  The black & white version is also visually bold, but seems to be missing some of the detail in the foliage, which appeals to me in the color version.  You did well making sense of this scene.  I was about to say that I would prefer a bit of space on the left side, but I see now that the other logs in the background on the left would probably have detracted from the strenght of the "double arrow" form of the two diagonal logs.