does this work in black and white?

woody12 · 04-03-2013, 21:52

Hi, after a lovely cold walk along the river i shot this and after a play cant decide if it works better in black and white or colour. It was cloudy with just the glint of the sun in the distance. Couldnt use the tripod as there was literally nowhere to stand unless i waded into the river! Comments always welcome, even if you think it's a rubbish shot, always trying to learn and improvre.

black and white by woody174, on Flickr

DSC_0579 by woody174, on Flickr

J H Foto · 05-03-2013, 08:25

I think I prefer the colour one...........

arclight · 05-03-2013, 11:19

Best in colour, but I think the ingredients are there to make a good B&W pic. You have good reflections on the water, light falling on the grass and a bright area at the bottom of the sky. I suggest that you darken the sky to dramatise the shot.

xiaomei · 05-03-2013, 11:29

Would work better for me in b&w if had clear sky.

S6stu · 05-03-2013, 11:39

I really like the B&W version, it reminds me of an old photo my grandparents had on their wall !

I think it could look better still if you 'aged' the picture (photoshop)

JakeT1992 · 05-03-2013, 13:36

I like both, but they do have those nasty halo's again though!
I think the bright patch in the water needs some major work, to look ok in the B&W

Rocket · 05-03-2013, 17:31

Prefer the BW, but needs a little more contrast.

fifthwheel · 05-03-2013, 19:08

Colour for me

04-03-2013, 21:52	#1
woody12 Been here a while Real name : paul Posts: 478 Camera: nikon 3100	does this work in black and white? Hi, after a lovely cold walk along the river i shot this and after a play cant decide if it works better in black and white or colour. It was cloudy with just the glint of the sun in the distance. Couldnt use the tripod as there was literally nowhere to stand unless i waded into the river! Comments always welcome, even if you think it's a rubbish shot, always trying to learn and improvre. black and white by woody174, on Flickr DSC_0579 by woody174, on Flickr

05-03-2013, 11:19	#3
arclight Oooh that burglar's a cutie Real name : Dougie Location: Rockall Posts: 5,449 Camera: Nikon D800E	Best in colour, but I think the ingredients are there to make a good B&W pic. You have good reflections on the water, light falling on the grass and a bright area at the bottom of the sky. I suggest that you darken the sky to dramatise the shot. __________________ It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.

05-03-2013, 13:36	#6
JakeT1992 Feet under the table Real name : Jake Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Posts: 2,727 Camera: Canon EOS 5D MkIII	I like both, but they do have those nasty halo's again though! I think the bright patch in the water needs some major work, to look ok in the B&W __________________ Flickr Please like my page on Facebook! My 365 challenge 2013!!

05-03-2013, 08:25	#2
J H Foto Forum Regular Real name : Jeff Location: Lichfield - UK Posts: 535 Camera: Lumix G5	I think I prefer the colour one...........

05-03-2013, 11:29	#4
xiaomei Quite Chatty Location: Edinburgh Posts: 62 Camera: Nikon D800	Would work better for me in b&w if had clear sky.

05-03-2013, 11:39	#5
S6stu New here Real name : stuart Location: Rochford Posts: 15 Camera: finepix S3380	I really like the B&W version, it reminds me of an old photo my grandparents had on their wall ! I think it could look better still if you 'aged' the picture (photoshop)

05-03-2013, 17:31	#7
Rocket CTID Real name : Tony Location: Breckland, Norfolk. Posts: 1,768 Camera: Nikon D300	Prefer the BW, but needs a little more contrast.

05-03-2013, 19:08	#8
fifthwheel Been here a while Real name : Jeremy Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 331	Colour for me