**Udated Feb.21 ** Thanks for the comments people and your critical eyes! I’m enjoying hearing what people’s thoughts are - they are diverse.
It’s pretty easy to find a good picture at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. That said, this one is one of my favorite shots that I’ve ever taken. Now for fun, I also gave it the B&W treatment (cause I wanted to learn the technique). Anyway, I’d love it if you’d tell me via comments which you prefer.
The B&W is more forceful and dramatic because of the startling colour. If not having seen the colour version, one would simply assume that the building was gray stone. Dad
Comment by Mom Chow — February 15, 2009 @ 10:46 pm
Yeah, Dad, I like how the monk is very punchy in the B&W shot. Not sure that splash of color is as effective in the original.
Comment by Kev — February 16, 2009 @ 4:51 pm
Another great shot kev! I’ve noticed you’ve cropped the B&W a slight bit too, however, I do agree that the intensity is very clear in the B&W, making the monk look very close to the edge, and there is movement there. The original is still, with subtle contrast. I think if it weren’t for the consistent orange (if he was dressed in blue or if the sky was crystal clear) there would be more depth. However, having rambled on I do think both have their own unique beauty. Well done!
Comment by Carole — February 17, 2009 @ 8:24 pm
I’m going against the grain here - I like the original much better. This is not to say the B&W is bad, but I think the original is more powerful. The slight contrast of colors feels stronger to me rather than the forced one with the B&W. Either way, they are both beauty but that is my two bits.
Comment by Craig — February 18, 2009 @ 12:44 am
Hey Kev, nice shot. I like the original simply because anytime I see a black and white shot with one element in colour it reminds me of those cheesy romantic posters with the red rose. Of course I think you had one of those in our room at UBC so I can see why you are drawn to that look.
Comment by Rob Lewis — February 20, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
Ah, Rob, I miss that rose poster don’t you?
Comment by Kev — February 21, 2009 @ 12:24 pm