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Color or Monochrome

Started Apr 9, 2021 | Photos
larryj Forum Pro • Posts: 13,086
Color or Monochrome

I captured this little church in Morrison, CO in early morning light in January 2010.  I like the monochrome version and think the color version work also.  What do you think?

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SigmaChrome Forum Pro • Posts: 15,728
Re: Color or Monochrome

larryj wrote:

I captured this little church in Morrison, CO in early morning light in January 2010. I like the monochrome version and think the color version work also.

I agree with you, Larry. Not much help, am I?

What do you think?

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ArvoJ Senior Member • Posts: 1,444
Re: Color or Monochrome

Color this time Usually monochrome wins.

In B/W, church spire is lost into background and illuminated part of fence looks a bit distracting.

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D Cox Forum Pro • Posts: 32,979
Re: Color or Monochrome

The monochrome, definitely.

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Re: Color or Monochrome

I prefer the mono because the building stands out more but I agree with Arvo re: the tower roof and bright part of the fence.

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Looks like it a draw so far, my vote tips it to Monochrome

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Re: Color or Monochrome

larryj,

The colour for the same reasons as stated by others.

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