On the day: colour or b&w? by quietpurplehaze

On the day: colour or b&w?

In addition to being responsible for food and wine on our anniversary day, Neil was the 'official' photographer.

http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/add-ins/2015-08-23

Any thoughts, comments, constructive criticism welcome!
Bep
Beautiful photo, but I prefer the B&W.
August 23rd, 2015  
Ooooh, I like them both! Look at that glint of mischief in Ray's eyes! :)
August 23rd, 2015  
Looking again I think I prefer the colour version it is softer
August 23rd, 2015  
I like this one too!, Definitely one for the wall?
August 23rd, 2015  
Both quite nice, but I'm more partial to this one. Maybe the B&W in a softer sepia... At any rate, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! How many?!
August 23rd, 2015  
Happy Anniversary!! Nice to see you!
August 23rd, 2015  
I prefer the colour shot!
August 23rd, 2015  
This one in color is nice as well. Either one is nice. Great shot of the two of you.
August 23rd, 2015  
Wonderful picture. I like both the B&W one and the colored one. Happy Anniversary to you both!
August 23rd, 2015  
pam
I love this inBW
August 23rd, 2015  
I love them both, a lovely keepsake, hope you had a lovely day !
August 23rd, 2015  
@Weezilou

Thank you! 45 years - see yesterday's post!!
August 23rd, 2015  
Colour for me, brings the smile out, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. 45 years, you need medals.
August 23rd, 2015  
Definitely colour for me - it's warmer. Lovely shot of you both.
August 23rd, 2015  
@ladymagpie

I'll have a look somewhere for a milk bottle top! (Not easy to come by these days!!)
August 23rd, 2015  
Hazel, great shot of both of you, and I like both the color and B&W images, but I agree with Lady Magpie that the colors makes me smile and I agree with Molly that the color gives me a warmer feeling. So I vote for the color one.
August 23rd, 2015  
@susie1205

In a small frame - about 7x5, I think!!!!!
August 23rd, 2015  
Kim
I keep going back and forth, but I think I like this one best. Wonderful photo.
August 23rd, 2015  
A brilliant capture .Love them both but colour always for me and I like the warm co-ordinating colours in your Anniversary photo. Hope you both had a wonderful day.
August 23rd, 2015  
Good man - if I were you I'd keep him ;0)
August 23rd, 2015  
I love this color one.
August 23rd, 2015  
You look great , such a lovely natural shot. I think I prefer the colour
August 23rd, 2015  
As we live in 2015 I prefer color pic.`s. Only when there is an artistic reason
I `ll like and use B+W. Like processing it has to add something to it.
Great portrait shots. Congrats to you anniversary
August 23rd, 2015  
Awesome portrait.
August 24th, 2015  
Thank you for your generous response to my 'ask' for preferences on our anniversary photo. It came out pretty even: 18 for b&w and 15 for colour - your reasons were interesting. I was a bit worried about Louise & Ken's suggestion of sepia as I thought we should look really ancient but it was surprisingly good! Like some of you, I'm still a tad indecisive - I mean we had b&w for the wedding pics but a colour 45th anniversary pic would be nice! If it stops teeming with rain today, I'll ask Neil to take some 'D-Day + 2' shots outside.

@agedrunner @pyrrhula @khirsch @skstein @judithg @wendyfrost @kimdavis @vegansusan @dolphin @ladymagpie @craftymeg @timewalker @mittens @lindamp5 @sparrowphotography @photographycrazy @Weezilou @susie1205 @onewing @gijsje @juliedduncan
August 24th, 2015  
Anniversary?? Congratulations!!! :D :D :D
Maybe a bit more of light and contrast can make your pic pop
August 24th, 2015  
@petaqui

Thank you! I think the restrictions were because the photo was taken indoors. I can have a try with what you suggest.
August 24th, 2015  
Lovely Hazel......I have been missing your shots lately I think.....you must be posting a bit earlier so if I dint look in the morning I miss you! Not intentional I assure you! A very Happy Anniversary to you both!
August 24th, 2015  
I like the warmth in this shot
August 24th, 2015  
@happypat

Pat, thank you! I've got into the habit of putting my shot on first thing and doing my commenting later in the day. (It's like a 'fix' of 365 gets me going in the morning!!!)
August 25th, 2015  
Leave a Comment
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.