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For me, although the b&w retains some of the magic whilst emphasising structure more than the colour version, I think the colour version conveys more of the magical atmosphere of the nature of the building and the scene as a whole.
Edited. Nope, no fence-sitting, despite the atmosphere in the colour version, the b&w is more wowwy for me.
@dulciknit - Yes, figures. You like the contrastiness (is that even a word?) It shows in your own images. So do I. But not sure which I like best - artists prerogative. LOL.
@netkonnexion It's more that I like how the lighting picks out the shapes in the structure of the building than the contrastiness for its own sake. And the way the building is lit is rather lovely.
'Artist's prerogative', LOL!
A difficult decision, as both are grand, but at first glance I chose the monotone version - it showcases the building to the degree that I hardly noticed there were people in the photo!
Hard to choose which I prefer. The b&w shows the detail of the architecture, but I love the warm colour of the other. If I were forced to choose, it would be the richness of the colour image.
I love the warmth and “kerb appeal” of the colour one a lot. So inviting. I like the drama of the mono too because of the way the light works. On balance, I choose the colour one because it makes me want to climb into the photograph and explore the building. Mono I would look at on a wall and enjoy. Colour is pulling me through the frame for an adventure.
I like the black and white. The contrast is so striking it really emphasizes the impressive size of this building and the strong vertical architecture. That's why I fav'd it as well!
Edited. Nope, no fence-sitting, despite the atmosphere in the colour version, the b&w is more wowwy for me.
'Artist's prerogative', LOL!
Ian
Great response @casablanca
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