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Color vs BW

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Posted by Don Grall on March 27, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Color vs BW
I thought the color version lacked punch so converted it to B&W using the B&W adjustment layer.

1DsMkIII, 500/4, 1/400, f11, ISO 100
Posted by Don Grall on March 27, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Oh by the way this was on Turnagain Pass, Alaska (south of Anchorage)

Posted by Dave Showalter` on March 27, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Color for me - I think it has enough contrast and blue, although the BW is excellent. I'm really enjoying your AK series - keep 'em comin'! The silhouetted FG trees really makes this image for me.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on March 27, 2009 at 2:57 PM
The B&W is good, but I prefer the color version as well.

Mel-
Posted by Morris McClung on March 27, 2009 at 2:58 PM
I like the color, too. The creamy soft whites are great.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM
I also prefer the color for this one.
Posted by Jesse Speer on March 27, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Color. The blue sky provides much needed balance. And the "cream" is really nice.
Posted by Stan Rose on March 27, 2009 at 4:03 PM
I prefer the B&W. I might go for the color if the blue were a little stronger.
Posted by Scott Bacon on March 27, 2009 at 5:03 PM
I like the B&W. Nice forms among the different ridgelines and foreground trees.
Posted by John Mumaw on March 27, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Both!
Although I have a slight preference for the color version, the b&w has enough tonal qualities to be quite successful. Great capture, Don.
Posted by Aleksandra Miesak on March 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I love the crispness in the B&W version. Either way it's a winner!
Posted by Nat Coalson on March 28, 2009 at 2:18 AM
I vote for color on this one.
Posted by John Farmer on March 29, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Color for me. Losing the blue sky detracts enuf that the color stands out as the better shot. Maybe even enhance the blues a touch. Wonderful shot either way.