Yet another Colour or BW

[stevefizz]

Sorry I can't decide



Sea Otter BW by SteveFizz, on Flickr


Sea Otter by SteveFizz, on Flickr

[clackedy]

I find the black and white much more intriguing and misty.

[JFSanders]

Steve, look at the small thumbnails in your post. The color one has much more detail than the B&W. The B&W puts the focus on the boat and the color is an environmental shot that de-emphasizes the boat.

So think about what is the point or focus of your image and it will become apparent to you which way to go.

I like both for different reasons.

Jim

[stevefizz]

Thanks

I see what you are saying

I guess im having seem problem, i like them both for different reasons

What makes it worse, i have had another look at the original (no processing)
apart from getting rid of a branch.

[archie886]

I agree with Jim. The color vs black and white seems to change the focus of the picture. I think they both work but personally, the color one caught my eye first. It is an interesting scene and the color seems to help emphasize the detail throughout.

[ErikUngerPhotography]

I think the B&W gives it a very interesting mood that I like. The color one doesn't really do much for me. Nice shot.

[shocellist]

I can see why you're stuck between the two. I agree that the B/W is more focused on the boat while the color image is a wider image of the scene as a whole. Ultimately it's up to you and what you want to portray to the viewers. That being said, I personally like the B/W more. The B/W works well with the mist, and the whole scene looks almost surreal.

[SusanH1970]

I personally love the first color version in the original post. It has JUST enough color to give it some depth. The slight desaturation gives it quite an interesting, artistic look.

[Dovi]

I have to say the shot itself is great. The B&W is my favorite. The B&W seems to have a story to it. First focus is the boat and along with the mist/fog on the water the picture feels like an eerie scene in a movie. I can picture a person with a cloak and holding out a lantern walking in from the left side.