This is a hard decision because colour wins for me every time but I think Diana @ludwigsdiana has a point about the blue box and also the teeny bit of teal colour on the right hand side keeps grabbing my attention.
@ludwigsdiana@kjarn@onewing@Dawn@boxplayer thanks everyone, ok, I agree, I should have been more careful in choosing the components of the shot. I had a handy box of fizz and the salt and pepper shakers, but of course the colours were all wrong!! Maybe I'll have another shot at it tomorrow!
The colour version for me any day! OK the blue box does not fit into the "Still life" in colour or shape ,but the red tone and shape of the S&P compliments the roses well. and they bring out the deeper shades of the red/pink in the rose centres , bringing them to life. Love the colour version, apart from the blue box which could be replaced with a softer form , even a sprig of fallen roses ! Yes I am a lover of colour - the B/W version only gives you half of the story with just shapes and shades in the mono composition ! Sorry - got carried away - but I rest my case !!! fav
@beryl thanks Beryl, what a fantastic analysis, very helpful. The Blue Box is definitely the culprit. I'd better turn it into a Tardis and send it to a different time!
I always tend to think that flowers should be in colour, otherwise what’s the point? But, sometimes B&W adds more definition & drama. In this instance I think I prefer this one.
