Nov 16 2008

A Window View in b&w

Published by Andy at 1:35 pm under B&W photography, Fall, Landscape, Ponds

A window View in b&w,Fall,Autumn,Pond

As promised here is the same photo as yesterday only this time processed in b&w. I feel that this image takes on a more somber and depressing mood when its in black and white. Now instead of looking out into the beautiful fall landscape planning for a day of hiking it seems the viewer is trapped inside looking out at an outside world that seems so far away and bleak. While in reality only a simple pane of glass separates the viewer from the outside world it may as well be a prison cell. Well of least that was my feelings on the drastic change in tone of the b&w and color versions as I was processing these images. :)

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20 Responses to “A Window View in b&w”

  1. # Michael Skorulskion 16 Nov 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I agree with your estimation. The color was much more appealing!

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  2. # FLOOGon 16 Nov 2008 at 2:16 pm

    You know, it’s the mono version which really grabs my atention. Something to do with the bleaker nature, as you so rightly state.

    Suddenly the ambience overshadows the beauty of the scene, the mood darkens and storylines leap out at me from the image. That might be an indication of the darkness of my soul, ha ha, but it holds such an interest in mono.

    Amazing how a scene can alter by a simple conversion. The chair takes on a demure sadness, and really talks to me. A fascinating experiment, many thanks

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  3. # Marcieon 16 Nov 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Somehow the b&w version makes it feel - to me - more like a view from a prison cell than out of a pretty window. It really takes on a dramatically different feel in b&w.

    Very interesting experiment.
    Nice!!!

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  4. # beanowon 16 Nov 2008 at 4:26 pm

    I agree with Marcie. Great B&W

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  5. # Elaine-on 16 Nov 2008 at 5:15 pm

    ooooh i LOVE it in black and white, looks old almost… wow, great great

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  6. # Seanon 16 Nov 2008 at 10:10 pm

    You’re right, this does take on more of a somber mood than the previous version. Feels like I’m trapped inside and I’m left to dream of what it must be like to be free.

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  7. # Oneon 16 Nov 2008 at 10:16 pm

    A magnificent catch, perhaps if I had not seen the previous year, I would say that is the maximum, but I prefer the colors!

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  8. # Rianon 16 Nov 2008 at 11:39 pm

    i more or less am attracted to the dark side, so i choose this over the colored version.. nice work.. :D

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  9. # Tonion 17 Nov 2008 at 1:25 am

    I like both images, but I think I’m drawn to the b&w more than the color. Maybe it is just reflecting my mood after paying my bills! :D

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  10. # BoBon 17 Nov 2008 at 6:04 am

    I prefer this one, I can feel a melancholy mood

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  11. # Rachaelon 17 Nov 2008 at 11:15 am

    An interesting study between the color & B&W. My preference is the full color:-)

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  12. # Laurieon 17 Nov 2008 at 12:39 pm

    I think the black and white gives this a whole different mood. Much more dramatic.

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  13. # bluechameleonon 18 Nov 2008 at 2:04 am

    What a fantastic atmosphere this image has. The darkness of the inside and the shallow depth of field are very storytelling. Great work!

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  14. # paoloon 18 Nov 2008 at 7:39 am

    b/w is great, maybe i would have crop it with a litte less dark frame, but it’s a nice result anyway.

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  15. # cakoon 18 Nov 2008 at 9:22 am

    I prefer the b&w version … great !

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  16. # Argoson 18 Nov 2008 at 9:40 am

    Wow — what a difference a little (lack of) color makes!

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  17. # Terry H.on 18 Nov 2008 at 11:57 am

    I got to go with the color version. If the image was tack sharp and not soft looking I would then maybe prefer the B&W. Both are good.

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  18. # Arjan - PlasticDaisyon 18 Nov 2008 at 5:07 pm

    The B&W one works better for me, don’t know why, it just does :)

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  19. # ReallyJapanon 20 Nov 2008 at 3:19 am

    I prefer the B&W one too.. so classic, great shot!

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  20. # Josh Joneson 22 Nov 2008 at 10:02 am

    I love the black and white on this. From one photographer to another, great images! Keep up the good work!

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