I posted these in color a while back. I was just tinkering with them and tried them in black and white. What do you think?
I posted these in color a while back. I was just tinkering with them and tried them in black and white. What do you think?
Color documents i.e., the sky is blue, the grass is green, her dress is red etc. Color shows us the characteristics. B+W shows us see details. Here in these images we begin to see the details of tulips. Of course I like the B+W and I like your shots. Good start.
Equally beautiful, in their own way, Ruth. When the colour itself is so beautiful, as in these cases though, I find it a shame not to see it - that muted green leaf, the subtle shades of purplish pink in the bloom.
Agreed - I'm losing my recent fascination with black and white. Just in my stuff! I love everyone else's!!
I have a contrasting opinion, particularly for the top image. The B/W processing pushes my interest toward the forms, shapes, and depth, making it more interesting than if it was just another pretty picture of a pretty flower. Obviously nothing wrong with the latter either if that’s the intent.
* Did not see Alan’s comment before posting.
I think both color and B&W have their own merit. As we are used to expecting flowers in color B&W offers interest, highlighting form and texture.
I really like the form of the first image, with highlights on the leaf balancing the flower.
I don't think there is enough in focus/detail in the second one to hold the composition. I think if you are going B&W you have to bring out the texture for the image to work.
For comparison, it might be good to show best efforts both in color and B&W. I think you should still leave options open and keep B&W in mind.
Edit;
To add a bit of meat to the B&W vs color argument here are two versions of a Tulip I've just processed - do folks have a favorite, and if so, why???
Interesting! I like both as if they are completely different shots.I love the first for the colors and for some reason the depth into the flower seems more pronounced. The second is lovely as the delicateness of the petals seems to be better and the interesting arrangement of inner parts. Nice comparison Alan!