Posted by Brian Adams on February 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Ok, here it is- the color of the young doe by a fence. I am interested to know what the opinions are on which one is better - the B&W that was posted yesterday, or the color one. Comments welcome
Cheers
Brian
Posted by Philip Schwarz on February 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Well I think the b&w was a good choice. It seems to make the photo more interesting imo.
Hmm. I guess I'm the odd one out. I think the color version here is stronger. It has subtlety rather than impact which I prefer. Seeing this version, I believe the black and white could be improved. Specifically, the blown highlights in the black and white should be addressed, as could some of the blocked up shadows. I guess the contrast just seemed to high in my opinion. Both versions would benefit from a touch of counterclockwise rotation to level the fence, which acts like a perceived horizon line. I also think a 4x5 crop to remove some of the clutter on both sides would be beneficial. Anyhow, my $0.02.
black and white is usually not my speed, (just my preference mind you) but your black and whiter photo of this doe is beautiful. First black and white I have ever really liked enough to hang on my wall.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on February 28, 2009 at 9:56 AM
I like both of them, Brian. What I like about the B&W version is the vignetting..it seems fitting somehow.
Posted by Mike Klarich on February 28, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Hey Brian,
I like both images; however I like the B&W image better. Also, the vignetting makes you feel like you're "sneaking-in" to the deer's habitat in the B&W image. The color is nice, but the fence is a drab gray that robs the other interesting colors in the background. In the B&W version the drab is transformed into an attractive luminance. Never cut off a subject at the joints, it can bother some people (like Jackie). This rule is usually applied to people, but I think it applies to animals as well.
Thanks for sharing! Good topic for feedback.
Posted by Brian Adams on February 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM
I realize I'm late to the game here, but what the heck...
Both shots are very nice, but I personally feel that the b/w has more impact and more appeal. I think the vignetting is part of the reason, but so is the very elimination of color, which is removing any sense of distraction. This may be the first time I've ever described fall color as a distraction.
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Brian
I like both images; however I like the B&W image better. Also, the vignetting makes you feel like you're "sneaking-in" to the deer's habitat in the B&W image. The color is nice, but the fence is a drab gray that robs the other interesting colors in the background. In the B&W version the drab is transformed into an attractive luminance. Never cut off a subject at the joints, it can bother some people (like Jackie). This rule is usually applied to people, but I think it applies to animals as well.
Thanks for sharing! Good topic for feedback.
Cheers,
Briian
Both shots are very nice, but I personally feel that the b/w has more impact and more appeal. I think the vignetting is part of the reason, but so is the very elimination of color, which is removing any sense of distraction. This may be the first time I've ever described fall color as a distraction.