To connect with Lost in Translation’s After/Before (here), I have an image for all the writers out there – “Write on….”
Before
Do you like the colored version or the B & W rendition better?
Hope you have a “right on” kinda day….
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To connect with Lost in Translation’s After/Before (here), I have an image for all the writers out there – “Write on….”
Before
Do you like the colored version or the B & W rendition better?
Hope you have a “right on” kinda day….
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thanks — and I like each one for different reasons – maybe the card (write on) in B/w – and the patterns – but the back flowers prefer in color….
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The color is good, but the B&W makes some of the details pop out more.
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thanks T –
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I like the B&W. I would have darkened the shadows a bit more though 🙂
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yeah – I think you are right – I did play with the adjustments for B&W but think you are right –
also – just noticed that maybe a crop at the top would have made the words “write on” stand out more.
hm
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Cropping the top would lose the flowers but being B&W that wouldn’t have mattered
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thanks….
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I think the B&W version reveals more details.
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gracias, Dan
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I like colored version. I think colors in this photo help us to see details in the photo better. 🙂
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I agree with what you said about the colors for this shot… thanks H
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I like the coloured one. Do you make cards? My sister does too.
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Hi – I have never really made cards – well I did have time making digital art cards and will still whip one out for a birthday – but the card making bug never found the priorhouse – but those who make them have a special art assemblage side, eh? And I bet your sister’s are nice…
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They are amazing. I could never make them. I am not very artistic.
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well maybe someday you could try – because some art sides come innately – but artistic skills can be cultivated – people usually do not give things enough time – 🙂
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I do like the black and white version. I think part of the reason it works though is that is was a colorful image to begin with, I find that sometimes that translates well into black and white.
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thanks amy – and as I read your comment – I could imagine you using filters and whatnot… ha
and after working with the photo I found that it was not one that “popped” when changed to B&W and I could have found a better photo – but there were little things I liked about both versions – so I am 50-50
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Black &White version for me. Draws my eye to focal point of card, in colour my eyes don’t know where to look. 😊
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thanks – that is an excellent point – and I went back and looked at I also feel the tablecloth pattern more in the black and white – but not sure I love this photo
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My vote goes to the color version. It lets me see variety colors of the items (those art works). That lets me appreciate the details the colors of them in this case. It is not that I do not like B&W pictures but I enjoy colors and their tone from them better here.
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thanks YC – and I see exactly what you mean – I also think it depends on the photo – because I have some pictures come alive when placed into black and white or a deepened sepia – and then I have seen some look better (as you noted) in their original color….
and the coolest part is that the lay person has so many options today – digital tech is amazing – eh?
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You are right about it depends on the picture too. There is no right or wrong view. Either one is good..
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thanks YC – the comments have been so fun with this picture that I am thinking about doing a follow up and connecting it to my sunday post – so thanks for chiming in….
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Monochrome adds a bit of mystery
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thanks so much Sue
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The B&W feels timeless, I think it goes well with the “write on” card, that’s why I’d go with it. But the coloured one is so cheerful, alive, it emanates warmth…
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thanks – so it might be 50-50 for you too –
and the lady at this stand was kind of a beyotch – so that is why I did not buy anything here
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Haha 🙂 serves her right.
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They’re both lovely photos, but I find the color version more interesting. I thought the black and white was so pretty, but when I saw the color version, I felt like you turned the lights on and I actually uttered an “Ooh!” 🙂
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right on!
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I like the B&W better!
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thanks so much –
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BW for sure. More detail, and greater impact.
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thanks so much….
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I liked the colored one better. BW one gave an impression of age, fading memories and death. The colored pic was full of life, bright and welcoming like a happy baby (my nephew to be precise 🙂
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congrats on the nephew, DawD – and that was a really awesome critique.
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Ah thank you Y! He’s all grown up and in college but he’s still a darling 🙂 I feel a bit out of place because the generally BW photos are liked better and I find myself to be in the minority. Although sometimes I do like the BW photos as well just not as a rule. Actually your photo had something unique and special about it – spoke of life, a family, quarrels songs and so much more 🙂
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your take on the photo is interesting – and I also liked the “delight” word – and reading your comment made me remember that – it is the card on the right – oh and regarding black and white
– well there are so many options these days with saturation and adjustments – I feel like some pics are edited on steroids – which can be a good thing – and I did one earlier this year for Paula’s After?before that was all jacked up with the saturation – and it worked for that pic – so i think it really depends
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Agreed! and said so well. 🙂
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Both are good and interesting but I’m partial to the colors!
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thanks – and I think I will tally results when i am done – this post has turned out to be a bit fun!!
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I like them both!
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thanks – another 50-50
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Normally I would choose the black-and-white to make the image less distracting, but this time, I like the words being embedded in a color mosaic. My 2-cents’ worth!
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thanks for that two-cents’ worth… I am keeping a bit of a running tally on this one – and you have added to the pool
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Lovely idea, and both images are lovely. Thanks, Y.
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Photos with lines, textures, and contrast like the one you have are good for black and white. I like both.
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thanks so much – the things you mentioned are part of why I used this photo – well – mainly the tablecloth – but not sure about the b/w for some reason – but thanks for chiming in
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You’re very welcome, Yvette!
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Color. Definitely.
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thanks – I was 50-50 – but now I am leaning that color way..
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