b&w or color?

[photocist]

I was up in SF yesterday and the overcast sky created an amazing red/orange/yellow soft light at sunset. I am wondering if people like the black and white version or color version more. I couldnt decide!


layers color by photocist, on Flickr


layers b and w by photocist, on Flickr

Camera: D3000
Lens: 35mm f/2 Nikkor
Shutter Speed: 1/200
ISO: 400
f stop: 2.8

[paddingtonbear]

I prefer the colour version. Im new to photography so I have no expertise, just my opinion.

[TupeloBlossom]

I prefer the black and white version but I am a lover of black and white photography. I love the starkness of it.

[corvus2606]

I think the colour one is a beauty, go with that.

[Michael_2010]

B&W adds a little more drama, imo.

[ColonelDebugger]

I think it depends on the audience. I like both, but they each have an entirely different feel.

[autofocus]

Certain photos seem to lend themselves to B/W, and I think this is one of them...that would be my pick. Colors in an image can either add to the photo, or detract from it..in this case, I don't think the color really adds much to the image

[sjakes]

Usually I love B/W, but this one I feel is better with color?

[tprocyshyn]

add another vote for b&w.

[phaither]

it almost looks as if the color was applied later. the b&w somehow looks more honest...