I’m always curious about how you decide if an image should be B&W or color. I’m guessing images with lots of shadows present better in B&W. Color works really well here because you can see all the grain of the wood. Nelson, Nevada looks like a very interesting place.
I tend to default to black and white as I feel it allows me to be more expressive in the image processing that color does. But the biggest decision is whether or not the subject of the photo is enhanced by the conversion to black and white or not. Color in color images often distracts from the composition I am trying to emphasize. You are correct in thinking that lots of shadows present better in B&W–most of the time but not always. In this particular image, while it was the equipment in the foreground that I intended to be the subject, converting to B&W made them stand out less than in the color version. I was glad that was the case as it allowed me to showcase the lovely patina on the wood, while still emphasizing the foreground items.
Some assembly required, though! 😉
That’s for sure!
I’m always curious about how you decide if an image should be B&W or color. I’m guessing images with lots of shadows present better in B&W. Color works really well here because you can see all the grain of the wood. Nelson, Nevada looks like a very interesting place.
I tend to default to black and white as I feel it allows me to be more expressive in the image processing that color does. But the biggest decision is whether or not the subject of the photo is enhanced by the conversion to black and white or not. Color in color images often distracts from the composition I am trying to emphasize. You are correct in thinking that lots of shadows present better in B&W–most of the time but not always. In this particular image, while it was the equipment in the foreground that I intended to be the subject, converting to B&W made them stand out less than in the color version. I was glad that was the case as it allowed me to showcase the lovely patina on the wood, while still emphasizing the foreground items.
No stove? Maybe gather firewood?
BTW your windmill reminded me of Alfred E. Neuman. I can ‘splain if you want.
No stove but there is a charcoal grill to fix your vittles on.:)
So, why does the windmill remind you of Alfred E. Newman, because of his missing teeth?
Yep….missing teeth.