Which one do you prefer?

[djonto]

I found this old derelict hospital building a couple of years ago, but don't know which shot I prefer - what do you think?

[flyfishnj]

I'm usually a fan of B&Ws over color. However, in this case I prefer the color shot.

[COKE CAN]

Color

[exfilmcat]

I too have always preferred black and white but in this case the color jumps.

[flyfisher]

I also like the color one.

[tumbleweed]

I prefer the color also. I might like the black and white more if it were less contrast. It seems a little intense to me.

[boomer1959]

The one one the right.... Oh you mean the photos of the building ;) The black and white for me.

OBTW nice avitar

[shannyk]

what about trying sepia instead?

[JustJerk]

I like both.

Try the rusted roof (great color) with the B&W window wall. I think that would stand out!:D

[Bob_A]

I like the B&W one.

Bob

[Screamer]

I like the first one. The color really adds a lot of character that gets lost in the B&W.

[neil_r]

I prefer the first one but It might be worth trying a sepia version.


on a different note, I also like your avatar :D

[TheBlindOne]

I might regret this because i have always liked B&W over color of this kinda stuff... but i like the color one more. well done man, it's a really good shot. even i can be surprised every now and again
Riaz

[stoneylonesome]

I prefer the color in this case.

[Mills]

I like the color version. Your Avatar is cool too.....

[djonto]

Thanks for all of your comments. As requested, here's the sepia version. Now what do you guys think?

[soarprod]

I prefer your avatar :)

[Screamer]

I still prefer the color one. I'm almost certain it's due to the rusty roof. You lose that with the others.

[O/confusion]

I found this old derelict hospital building a couple of years ago, but don't know which shot I prefer - what do you think?

The colour version is by far the more successful; the yellow-green of the doorway in the background is linked to the tones in the weathered exterior paint in the foreground, leading the eye deep into the imagined three-dimensional space of the picture. This psychological spacial illusion is largely lost when the image is rendered in B+W or sepia tones--even though the resulting images are still tonally and graphically interesting.

My take on it, for what it's worth.

Good work.
Terry

[djonto]

I like both.

Try the rusted roof (great color) with the B&W window wall. I think that would stand out!:D

OK, how about these two variations, both in B&W with the rusty roof?

[JustJerk]

Excellent (the one w/ just the roof in color) but after looking at the sepia version, I think the rusted roof in sepia version will be a keeper!! That's my final answer. -
Excellent shoot.

[djonto]

For those of you who have noticed I changed my avatar, I received a request to do so as it was felt my original avatar was unsuitable for family viewing. I have no problem with making the changes, as I wouldn't wish to upset anyone.

Thanks again everyone for your opinions and comments.

[phisch22]

I like the original B&W one you have post becuase there is a really strong sence of contrast which is usualy more favorible for B&W because if you have a strong sence of light in a color shot, you loose some of the colors luster with the strong highlight and shadow. I know a good amount of color photographers that only go out to take pictures when there is a good amount of over cast out.

I also love the sepia version. I have a weekness for sepia... :) .

Keep up the good work.