Paimpont Village - La Porche bis.

Bis in French means second or, more usually, alternative. So for those who like to make these comparisons - here is an alternative re-cropped colour version of the photo in my 365 album. Until I did this I had no idea what it might be like in colour as I deliberately converted to B&W on import, so that I shouldn't be tempted or confused! I leave it you, the viewers to decide...

As always, best viewed large if you have a few seconds to spare - thank you.

[Hazel]

I almost always prefer colour to black and white but I've looked at your other version and in this case, for me, black and white wins - great atmosphere.
I'm following you - it will be good to have a photographic fix of France until I can go again!

[Mary Siegle]

This is very fine, but I much prefer the B&W.

[Fisher Family]

I like this but I prefer the b&w. I find the colour detracts from the view. Katharine

[Tom]

This is nice but the b&w all the way has that certain feel about it!

[Richard Sayer]

@quietpurplehaze @mcsiegle @tosee @fishers Thanks all - I obviously prefer the B&W too, but we're asked to consider posting the colour version as well for comparison. I cropped out a bit of the entranceway on this version in order to enlarge the street scene but in B&W I liked the paving stones as they set the scene and lead the eye in. Anyway, I'm having fun!

[Art By Clover]

Nice shot, I love how your framing just pulls the eye into the scene.

[Joey]

Wow, I like this one.....

[Shanne]

this is pretty in colour

[Milena]

I actually prefer the color version. B&W is very "geometrical" and absolutely gorgeous but this one has more atmosphere and mood for me. more inviting to pass through and walk down the path

[Jo Henn]

I haven't seen the other yet but I like this one.

[Joan Robillard]

This is a capture that looks good with color but doesn't need it. I get the same feel from the bw version.

[Beth]

I am a fan of the color but maybe because I saw this one first. Wonderful shot

[Kathleen Hinkaty]

Love it, love the framing.

[TheRubySusan]

This emphasizes the "aliveness" of the town. I didn't even notice the pedestrians in the B&W version. So for me, this image says, "Come to Paimpont Village for a weekend getaway!" and the B&W says "Paimpont Village - a jewel from the past!"

[Shelley]

This is such a great shot. Love the framing of the tunnel.

[Richard Sayer]

@therubysusan I've only just seen this comment - very astute observation! I took this with a B&W version in mind and it was certainly the historical aspect that I was looking to showcase.

[Frank Hymus]

I actually think this works better than the monochrome treatment. I like both a lot, but this one especially. Framing through archways is an idea I have to get back to, and will travel to Princeton university next week perhaps.