TheDoc65 wrote: Maybe because it sells? lol. I often tell people I got the equivalent of my masters in sports photography from this forum, but I will admit it took me a while to unlearn some of the things I learned here. Rules are made to be broken and there is no right or wrong.
I disagree Ted!
I think the B&W image gives it a retoric look!, These images are bought for future viewing & when the little guys' in his 20/30's a shot like that will cunger up nostalgia which we all know is B&W (maybe a bit more contrast though Paul to give the guy the "macho" feel?).
Having said all that, I also prefer #2 . Kind regards Graham.