Black & White vs Colour.....The Chateau on the River

So recently I took several pictures of the same spot in colour and then in black and white.
I am working on a project and woukd really appreciate it if you could tell me which you prefer and why.
This was taken in the garden area of the Hotel MacDonald. I will post a few of these over the next few days

[KWind]

I think I prefer the B&W.

[Allison Williams]

I actually like the depth of the color shot.

[Veena Gupta]

I like the colour shot. It is more true to life and therefore shows a new place as it is. The black and white is good for graphic design.

[Tracy]

I like the warmth of the color, and I think it makes the scene seem inviting.

[Mickey Anderson]

The color shot brings out the warmth of color for me esp. in the arches!! Love them both

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think I prefer the black and white picture. It makes the lights look a little less overpowering and gives the scene a fully night-scene kind of look.

[gloria jones]

I prefer the color image because when viewed on black the golden light in the windows looks even better.

[Kendra]

I definitely prefer the colour shot, but the two front lights are a bit overpowering in colour.

[Peter Grave]

I like the colour version because the detail in the windows appears to be sharper.

[Tracie Broadhead]

i like the color version too as it shows more detail through the windows

[CoroJo]

I normally prefer b&w shots like this BUT this time, I love the warm colours in the top image.. Very nice!!

[Gayle]

I prefer the color version...more visible details.

[Dawn]

I like both

[Valerie Chesney]

I like both, but, prefer the color as it looks so rich & inviting...

[ShirleyB]

Colour, shows more detail

[alia_801]

Pretty scene! I can't choose - I like the colour version for the subtle shades, but the B&W for the shapes.

[Nova]

I like the colour Brian, as I think in b&w the lights blow out some of the details. :) Great comparison shots. :)

[Tony]

I'm inclined to the colour version, the B&W tends to be indistinct. Both have great atmosphere.

[Shy Abel]

I love the B&W I would play around with the black to try and get crisp dark lines, such a beautiful photo!

[Candace]

Both have merit Brian, I can't decide and I love the B/W usually....fav to both!!!!

[Jeff in VT, USA]

Sometimes I just like both. Each offers a different viewing experience. Both.

[Peter Day]

Top one, because the windows are more interesting.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful collage. I like the comparison and I actually like both. I like the colors in the colored one and I like the details in the B&W one.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Oh, and it's a Fav!

[Merrelyn]

I prefer the colour, the details seem to be lost in the b&w.

[Linda]

The color one for sure with the color bringing the lights and the mystery of the place into my thoughts. The B&W is pretty to but not as exciting.

[Margaret Brown]

I like the warmth of the colour version, nice capture

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

I always prefer the colour but they are both good captures.

[Granagringa]

In this instance, I prefer the color shot as well. I think it is the tones that work and in the B&W not enough contrast to make it as effective

[Pyrrhula]

Prefer the colored one.
I think I only would use B+W if it add something to the pic. Like atmosphere , or light

[Richard Hickey]

Cool picture. Congratulations on making the PP. Well deserved.

[Lynne Hart]

I prefer the coloured one as i like the golden light in the windows, but both work really well.

[Catherine]

I think I prefer the colour picture - probably because it is quite muted. Any more colour would spoil it.

[Jenfurj]

I personally prefer the colour. It gives more feeling and there is more interest and detail. It is good to have the comparison.

[Bob]

Nice comparison

[Kitty Hawke]

Black and white....looks spooky.....

[Joan Robillard]

I like the bw I can pick out the detail better.

[Lisa Stein]

Great to compare. I like the B&W.

[Anita Campbell]

I am partial to the color.....

[wendy frost]

I am going with the colour because of the light from the windows but the B/W does show up the details well.

[Babs]

I am a big fan of black and white, but I do prefer the warmth of the colour version here.

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Thanks Pyrrhula

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@agedrunner Thanks Richard

[bkb in the city]

@lhart Thanks Lynne. I do like the golden colour in the windows too

[bkb in the city]

@megpicatilly Thanks Catherine

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@365projectorgjenfurj Thanks Jen

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@navigator Thanks Bob

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@cutekitty Very interesting. Thanks Kitty

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@joansmor Thanks Joan

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@pflaume Thanks Lisa

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@aglennc Thanks Anita

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@wendyfrost Thanks Wendy

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@onewing Thanks Babs

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful shots.

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@kwind Thanks Kim

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@allie912 Thanks Allison

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@veengupta Thanks Veena

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@tracys Thanks Tracy

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@brillomick Thanks Mickey

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@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

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@seattlite Thanks Gloria

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@adventurekendra Thanks Kendra

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@peterlgrave Thanks Peter

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@tracie8266 Thanks Tracie

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@zeezee Thank you

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@gaylewood Thanks Gayle

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@dawnee Thank you

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@happysnaps Thanks Valerie

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@shirleybankfarm Thanks Shirley

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@alia_801 Thanks Alia

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@novab Thanks Nova

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@tonydebont Thanks Tony

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@shylaine3304 Thanks Erika

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@ribbet9 Thanks Candace

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@jeffinvt Thanks Jeff

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@peterday Thanks Peter

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@mittens Thanks Marilyn

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@mittens Thanks Marilyn

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@merrelyn Thanks Merrelyn

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@pippie Thanks Linda

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@craftymeg Thanks Margaret

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@ladymagpie Thanks Heather

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@granagringa Thank you

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@elisasaeter Thanks Elisabeth

[summerfield]

black and white for me, as most architecture stands out more in monochrome .

[bkb in the city]

@summerfield Thanks Vikki

[Dave59]

Also black and white for me. I think it does a great job of making the structure of buildings pop out.

[bkb in the city]

@sketch2 Thanks Dave

[PhylM-S]

both nice but the color calls me immediately. Super shot!

[bkb in the city]

@elatedpixie Thanks