Color VS Monochrome

[Palachandra]

What you guys say? Which one is better?

[Jargon]

I prefer the black and white version. There is not much color variation in the colored version anyway. I just wish there was more definition in the sky.

[Teewinot]

hehe....I like both, however if I had to choose I would pick the color version. I immediately was drawn to the warm colors especially on the hill to the left. I agree with Jargon about the sky...could you crop some out so it's not as big of a presence in your shot?

Nice job leading the eyes with the railroad tracks. Good catch!

[jdepould]

They both have their benefits. Though I think the warm tones in the color version may be more interesting.

[clockdoc]

Good composition. The monochrome works here because you have a range from near white (surface of the rails) to blacks in the shadows, with plenty of tonal range in between. I agree with earlier comments regarding the cropping of the white part of the sky into more of a landscape format. Nice shot!

[thingy]

Im with clockdoc on the B&W one. As the shot lacks a main subject, the strong contrast of the blacks and whites adds character.

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[Farkled]

Difficult to say with certainty. I normally don't like B&W unless it adds dramatic impact However, the colors in this shot are sufficiently pallid that the B&W tones kind of add interest. For me, it's a toss up with a slight edge to the B&W (can't believe I just said that.)

[Palachandra]

Here is the cropped version:

[caseycroucher]

I say Monochrome. Black and white is and allways will be my favorite.

[ribkaje]

I really like the B&W ver. Nice compostion!