Color or B&W ?

[Bytephoto]

Hi,

Could you please give your opinions concerning my choice of B&W for the photo below. Is it the right choice ?

#1



OR

#2




Thanks in advance for any input.

[rji2goleez]

Definitely the b/w. It gives the picture a lot more mystique.

[Miklk]

I prefer the mood given on the BW pic. BTW, very nice composition.

[LittleJohn]

I like them both but i'd rather have the b/w on my wall. The soft focus really gives it the edge. A beautiful and timeless image.

[sjm05]

Color. I have a request. I'm new to bytePhoto as of today. Is there a way to e-mail the moderator of a forum?

[Bytephoto]

Hi sjm05, and welcome to BytePhoto.

You can use the PM private message system or you can email, either me or Paul (plarson). The email adresses are in our profile section.


BTW thanks for the input concerning the choice B&W or color.

[sjm05]

I found my way to the PM private message system just before you're reply. I had hoped that there would be something like that.

Thank for getting back to me so soon.

[STaylor]

Little John if you get copy of this for your wall before I do I’‚’‚…‚’‚…¾‚m going to be pissed........

[Mortal-God]

hey if there are gonna be copies handed out of the pic for peoples walls then count me in

[yappiez]

i like the mood of the 2nd pic as well... gives a very soothing and calming feeling... I could almost feel the breeze and hear the sound of the waves...

[me_wrestler]

Definately B&W, it's almost surreal.

[Photoid]

It seems you can capture many moods with just a slight change of B/W images. Contrast, light, sepia,etc. But you can never get such moods out of color. It is what it is. Just my opinion. Great capture.