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Colour or B&W

Postby Alex on Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:31 pm

Hello all,

Can't decide whether I should use colour or B&W for the image below. I think I'm inclined to keep the monochrome version. Would love to know your opinions.


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Re: Colour or B&W

Postby Pehpsi on Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:56 pm

Well I like the warm skin tones, but find the green trees in the BG distracting, so I'd go halfway and use selective colouring. Best of both worlds :)
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Re: Colour or B&W

Postby CoryH on Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:32 pm

I'm not sure the colour really adds anything to this image. Dont get me wrong it's a great shot but I tihnk the B&W is better
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Re: Colour or B&W

Postby Geoff on Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:42 pm

The B&W is a clear winner here, why I think like that...I cannot tell you :) It just is! :up:
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Re: Colour or B&W

Postby Biggzie on Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:09 am

I prefer the B&W

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Re: Colour or B&W

Postby Alex on Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:23 am

Thanks for your help, guys. I prefer the B&W also. I tried sepia - doesn't look as good.

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Re: Colour or B&W

Postby mickeyjuice on Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:52 am

B&W FTW - it focuses the attention on the couple.
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