Banyan Tree Black and White

I couldn't decide if I like this better in black and white or color. What do you think? These are some more shots of the fabulous banyan tree across from the coffee coop. I finally got some sleep and am hoping there will be time to get out with my camera later. The only thing I don't like about vacations is all the catch up that needs to happen when you get back home.

[Jennifer]

Lovely shot again. I do like this but the colour is my favourite.

[Michelle]

I'm a vote for the black/white -- such lovely contrast and textures.

[Darren Juden]

Personally i also prefer the colour version :)

[Jen Hudson]

They are really just different. Can't choose. However the textures of the tree really show in this shot.

[carol white]

I like the effect in both shots,I think they work equally well!!

[Anwan]

I saw this one first and quite liked it; the composition is strong and the B&W treatment is good, but I prefer the color one.

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[Pat Knowles]

Haven't looked at the colour version yet but this so amazing ...all those roots running away!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Love this, we have some ancient ones here at the University, amazing trees.

[Crickle]

wow, very dramatic in b&w

[Brian Baptie]

Wonderful Jane!!

[Ross Walker]

I really can't decide this time. This one is a better graphic image and the color version is a better nature photo. If I was forced to pick one I think the B&W, which is a very fine image.

[Ellen Young]

Wow! How cool is this Jane!, Fav!

[Paul Myers]

This one. The leaves look totally fake on the ground in the color version. This one has some nice texture and great contrast which I think is lost in the color version.

[Jennifer C]

wonderful lines and POV

[Ann Jones]

Wow, this is spooky! Great shot Jane, and B&W is perfect for it!

[Richard]

love this shot

[megan]

this is a fav for me! can't see where the color version is, but love this as is. it is one of those shots i could look at time and time again.

[Jane Pittenger]

@mwbc Thanks much. The colored is in my extras album

[Jane Pittenger]

@webfoot Ironically the leaf color is SOCC in the color version!

[Pam Hawkes]

This is awesome! I like the contrast! I am with you about catching up after holidays! It sucks!

[Juliette Packham]

thsi is really funky - funnily enough I nearly took a very similar shot today!

[Sue Wilde]

This is super

[John Colosimo]

excellent patterns on the base of that tree... i think it works great in B&W

[Cameron Knowlton]

Great shot. I've never managed a decent shot of Maui's banyan in Lahaina, but I'm looking forward to a rematch. +Fav

[Netkonnexion]

Stunning lines. Love it.