I love this shot. It was a balmy day earlier this month, on the beach at Seaton Carew. Who’s in charge- man or dog? I’m not entirely sure that I wanted to convert it to black and white. But then, I usually feel like that about photos. What do you think?
I don’t usually do the Black and White Sunday challenge, but Paula made this one so easy, even I could join in. Backwards, of course.
I’m posting this just before I disappear off to Edinburgh for a day or two, so apologies if I’m slow with responses. I’ll be back on Saturday.


I like them both. It’s a very dramatic scene.
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It’s home xx
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Lucky you!
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But I couldn’t see it for dense fog this morning x
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B&W is more powerful. Clearer, crisper, better accentuated. As if color shot was a draft and this is the result
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Thanks, Elena. I never thought of it like that 🙂
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Do like both Jo, but the subtle colouring of the reflections on the sand is extra lovely . Enjoy Edinburgh !
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I feel much more of an emotional pull to the colour, Poppy. 🙂 Hugs, sweetheart, and thanks!
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The black and white adds a little drama which is really nice, but the tones in the first photo are beautiful . You can’t go wrong either way! Have a wonderful time in Edinburgh…why wouldn’t you! 🙂
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Meeting Jude tomorrow! How exciting is that? Thanks so much, Debbie 🙂 🙂
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Meeting Jude tomorrow, Debbie! How exciting is that??? Thanks a lot! 🙂
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I don’t think you lose anything when you convert this image to b & w. In fact, you probably gain increased focus on the man and dog.
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You technical people see these things, Emilio. To me all the emotion is in the colour. 🙂 Thanks so much. Catch up with you later.
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Me? Technical? Why thanks. 🙂
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It’s a gorgeous photograph – wonderful depth of field. I prefer it in colour.
Alison
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Thanks a lot, Alyson. Me too 🙂
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Love both of these, Jo. Well done. 🙂 Have fun in Edinburgh.
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Thanks, Ad! Should I be on my best behaviour? 🙂 🙂
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Haha I have no idea what your ‘best behaviour’ is like, so I couldn’t say whether you should be on it. 😀
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It’s just as well. It’s not very good xx
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😳😎
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I love the black and white version better.
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You do? 🙂 Funny how differently we see things 🙂 🙂 Thanks!
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Both beautiful 💜
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A hug for that! 🙂
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Oooo! I’ll take it! 🌷💖🌸
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quite lovely as usual…vw
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And thank you, as usual 🙂 🙂
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I like the colour one best because it seems to lift the whole photo.
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Yes, it’s colour all the way for me Barb 🙂 🙂 Thanks, hon.
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I do prefer the colour though the black and white looks good too. Enjoy your trip Jo.
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Thanks Colline. I’ll visit soon x
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Beautiful and expansive photos, Jo, but I do prefer the color. Have a great time in Edinburgh!
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Thanks a lot Jet! Lovely to hear from you xx
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just beautiful
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Thanks so much x
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It’s very good in black and white.
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Many thanks x
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I Like the black and white– it’s more powerful. But they’re both beautiful examples of the expansive beaches in NE England.
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Thanks Stephanie. It’s my local beach on a good day x
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I love them both, but I do enjoy that blue sky. xo
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I know you do! Me too! Thanks darlin xx
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Me too, Jo. What a lovely image, just to my liking. Of course the dog is in charge! 🙂
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I suspected as much Dina xxx
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👍🏻
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Stunning..I prefer the color version.
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Thanks Dawn. Me too x
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They’re both lovely. Cheers!
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Thank you so much!
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I like it, either way, you would Post it. I don’t shoot much in Black & White. The only time I do it is when I think a B&W Image would be better to show old things that I may shoot. Sometimes, a B&W Image is better than Color for a number of reasons. It’s up to you to decide. Regards, Les
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Thanks a lot Les. I agree about old things and occasionally landscape.
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