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.
restlessjo 
Im no photographer, but I think the black & white picture conveys stillness and introspection. The colored photo conveys time; more like the passing of time. These are just my opinions. The photos are beautiful however.
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I’m grateful for your time and opinions. I’m no photographer either. Believe me!
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Thanks for responding. Those are pretty good photos for an so called amateur.
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Of course my eyes went straight for the wind farm 🙂
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Of course x
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I’m a fan of colour myself. Lovely image and enjoy your time away. I look forward to seeing some of Edinburgh!
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It’s such a bonnie city Sue! When the fog lifts xx
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Hi Jo,
I think I like the colour one slightly better.
Enjoy Edinburgh,
Pit
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I like the colour best Pit. Many thanks xx
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Lovely Jo! Normally I prefer color but in this shot I love the black and white the best.
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Thanks Nicole. Funny how differently people feel xx
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Like the first image better for this time..My dog and I often compromise our positions, maybe thats the case for the man and his dog too..hahaha..great image!
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I think they were happy in each others company Indah xx
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Great capture, Jo! I’m in awe!
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Smiling xxx
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I love this picture! Although I’m a big fan of b/w photography, I think I prefer the color version.
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I’m never too sure of black and white in nature shots. This photo has great light, subject and atmosphere, so it works both ways. It’s still warmer in colour though, I wonder about sepia? Whichever, it’s gorgeous!
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Yes maybe Gilly. I went for the quick option because I was pretty sure I’d like the colour best. Thanks darlin xxx
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I prefer the color photograph, Jo. There is enough contrast and the right amount of tones to make this a fantastic photo! The difference with the B&W is small, but I love the blue sky, creating the perfect amount of light. Have fun in Edinburgh. I am looking forward to reading about your adventures there!
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Thanks a lot darlin for your company and your time. I know it’s tight sometimes xx
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Happy travels, Jo. Wishing you a great time in Edinburgh. We are going back next year, on our way to the Hebrides. Have you been there, by any chance?
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No but I’d love to. And thank you xxx
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If I’d been shown only the black and white photo I’d have thought it was wonderful – but I think the colour one is even more wonderful! 🙂
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You can go right to the top of my list of besties xx
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Awwww, thank you. 🙂
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The image reminds me of the Antony Gormley statues on the beach, and that alone makes me like it. I prefer the colour version, it seems ‘right’ for this particular image, the black and white makes is too harsh.
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That’s an interesting reference. I like the soft warm colours myself xx
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This was a perfect shot to convert to black and white, although with B&W the scene seems cold rather than balmy. I love them both..
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For me it’s the softness of colour I like. Thanks Ann xx
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Usually I tend to be attracted more by B&W versions than by colored ones, but in this case I give my vote to those delicate, shy, romantic colours in the first photo!
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Bless you! I like them so much too xx
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I’m for the color, Jo. But you know me; I’m always drawn to color. 😊
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And me Cathy! Just been chatting to Jude on the phone. Meeting in the morning xx
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Have fun! 🙂
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I’m very glad you did this, and I would like to encourage you to do more B&W edits. This time I prefer the monochrome one. Thanks, Jo!
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You don’t? Really? I honestly much prefer this in colour. I don’t care about the technical aspects. For me it’s about the emotions xxx
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Interesting. For me B&W usually convey emotion better. Colour creates mood. But you know that it is all highly subjective and relative. In any case, if you are not comfortable with monochrome, you should not do it.
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I like to try it once in a while, Paula. Just occasionally I can surprise myself. 🙂 Just home again. Have a good weekend!
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It’s a fabulous photo either way but I do love it in black and white.
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I like the colour but I love anybody who likes either version xx
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Sitting in the car waiting for the Middle Son to arrive on the school bus and had time to scan other comments and….. YOU’RE MEETING JUDE TOMORROW?? Ooh, you’re so lucky! (Well, you both are really. 🙂 ) Give her a big G’day from me!
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I did! 🙂
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The monochrome for me, Jo…you have some strong elements and lots of negative space in this image which are not so powerful in the colour shot. I’m going to be picky now….if you had changed your POV just a little, the posts in the distance could have been separate from the man’s head….or you could just clone a couple of them out…. But great shot!
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The windmills? They’re almost invisible Sue. Or am I being short sighted? Be as picky as you like xx
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Oh, it’s a wind farm… But they are noticeable in the monochrome image… But anyway, I mus tn’t be picky..
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Oh go on! X
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