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Scott's post comparing the merits of a color or B&W version of a waterfall/snow scene prompted me to post a similar comparison from my recent WV trip. Like Scott I'd appreciate your recommendations and preferences between the two.

http://www.pbase.com/dsjtecserv/image/149459247/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/dsjtecserv/image/149459252/original.jpg

At Sunny's suggestion I increased contrast in the white snow and especially the tuft in the foreground to bring out a little more detail. Replacement uploaded 4/1.

Thanks,

Dave

Edited on Apr 02, 2013 at 07:15 AM · View previous versions



Apr 01, 2013 at 04:34 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Snow white? A choice...


Colour for me Dave...I find it seems to hold the detail a bit better in this one. Nice image, too!
cheers Andrew



Apr 01, 2013 at 05:06 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Snow white? A choice...


Hi dave,
for me its the B&W that holds more detail...and if you bump the black channel a little...it would rock!



Apr 01, 2013 at 05:08 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Snow white? A choice...


Thanks, Andrew! Sunny, what do you mean by "the black channel"! Do you mean darken the rocks, etc? Funny, I adjusted the tones a little to keep them from going (what I perceived to be) too dark. Maybe a little darker?

Dave



Apr 01, 2013 at 05:15 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Snow white? A choice...


I like the color version. The b&w version shows a little more detail in the highlights. The color version shows more detail in the darker parts. The rendering of the reddish rocks adds extra interest to the photo (to me) and helped me decide. Both are wonderful. Thanks!

-Steve



Apr 01, 2013 at 07:29 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Snow white? A choice...


Color version is more interesting, IMHO.

Sasha.



Apr 01, 2013 at 07:47 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Snow white? A choice...


Thanks Steve and Sasha. At Sunny's suggestion I increased contrast in the snow in the B&W. But it look like the color version is still winning!

Dave



Apr 01, 2013 at 09:16 PM
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I vote for the color version also. You caught some great colors with nothing really distracting so I think it adds to the image.

Mike



Apr 01, 2013 at 09:35 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Snow white? A choice...


I like the original (Color one). Concur with what's been said about it.


Apr 01, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Snow white? A choice...


Your work is always satisfying—here, the B&W is somewhat harsh viewed next to the color version, which embodies the warmth of the "blanket" you mention in the title.


Apr 01, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Snow white? A choice...


The color version for me!
Keith W.



Apr 01, 2013 at 11:42 PM
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Thanks, all. Looks like color is the clear preference for this one.

Dave



Apr 02, 2013 at 08:32 AM
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color


Apr 02, 2013 at 07:22 PM
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Thanks, Mark. Seems a consensus is forming.

Dave



Apr 02, 2013 at 09:05 PM
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I also agree on the colour version! Just works better here


Apr 02, 2013 at 09:18 PM
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The color version is the easy win for me Dave.


Apr 02, 2013 at 09:52 PM
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my vote is for color


Apr 03, 2013 at 05:46 AM
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Dave, another vote for the color version IMO i think the rocks in color come through better for this comp. Regards, Dean


Apr 03, 2013 at 06:05 AM





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