Lake Michigan's Chicago Lakefront-Color

Color version I converted to b&w and processed in Nik Silver Efex for the b&w fortnight-reflection challenge: http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/23507/b-and-w-fortnight-no-9-reflections-and-favourite-fav-of-no-8. B&W version in extras album: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2014-09-08

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Louise & Ken]

In this instance I think I'm most partial to the color. Perhaps having been there with the humidity and warmth, I see the blues as welcome & cooling in this familiar location.

[Kane Arlow]

I I like the colour version better, but only just it really is an amazing shot.

[Sally Ings]

Very nice but for me the b&w stands out more, has more definition, more punch. I'm really not explaining myself very well but I hope you get my meaning!

[julia]

Beautiful calm harbour fav

[Elizabeth]

Incredible dreamy blue water! So still!

[Suse♡]

That is so beautiful! The water isso blue and the boats are so white!

[Pam Knowler]

I think this version wins it for me. Such beautiful deep blue! Fabulous!

[Jan Rose]

Beautiful, love the colour and reflection.

[Hope D Jennings]

This is just so gorgeous! Almost sureal!

[Leanne M Williams]

Ooooo I really like it in the blue :-)

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Wonderful colour and reflections. Fav

[Osia Strasner]

Those blues in the water and the sky are just gorgeous.....there is just something about a marina that wants to be in color! Gorgeous shot!

[Joan Robillard]

It is so beautiful in color but the bw just edges out for me.

[Hazel]

Love the format, the blue and the reflections.

[Rachel]

You know me, the colour version always wins! The colours are so lovely.

[Margaret Pengelly]

...but the coloured version is even better!!! LOL

[Margaret Obey]

Oh yes, the coloured one for me, another fav

[Emiko]

It is very hard to decide which I like the most. I love both! Smooth on the surface of water is perfect!

[David Briggs]

I like nth images however I do like this coloured one better, those blues blending into turquoise is lovely. I would have been tempted to crop the image to create symmetry with the mast's but lost the lovely blues. I really like the negative space at the bottom it really adds to the composition, something I am trying to work on more. Great shot.

[Allison Maltese]

I love the original as well. That rich blue green is just beautiful.It shimmers!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[tony gig]

Beautiful and instant Fav

[Richard Hickey]

Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Jocasta]

Think it's the colour one for me this time - the blues are are superb

[Rachel]

Both shots brilliant but I have a tendency to lean to b&w

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot!

[Nina Ganci]

cool! love the reflections.
I must say, I just prefer colour photos - maybe I am old fashion there

[virtualbrownie]

The colours are beautiful but the B/W catches my eye

[Angelieke]

Very nice in colour too.

[Marnie]

But in this case I prefer the colour version.

[Keri]

I think I prefer the colour version too.

[Babs]

I am a huge fan of b&w and would normally chose that over a colour version, but I can't believe I am saying this, in this shot I think I prefer the colour version, because it gives warmth over drama. I think I need a lie down now to get over the shock. ha ha.

[David Loermans]

Nice image. Reflection comes up really well in the colour version.

[Penny Price]

Love the comp. Fav.

[Cathrine Mitchell]

Beautiful. FAV

[Islandgirl]

Love the blues and reflection of the boats!
Fav

[Elaine]

I prefer the colour version here it has so much more warmth to it!

[Laur]

Missed this. How? I love the green towards bottom of pic and then the blue. Peaceful and pristine.

[Loopy-Lou]

Awesome, love the blues and fabulous reflections

[Danny G.]

This is why it is not bad to be rich (I wouldn't know personally, but I have a lot of wealthy clients). Makes me want to be there - FAV.

[Simply Amanda]

Just dreamy. A fav!

[Maurisa]

Really stunning shot. fav.