Here is the same image but "converted" into B&W. Which do you think is better...the original color or the B&W?
That's a tough call. The B&W version brings out a little more detail of the dancer, but some of the background detail is lost.
I love that you always bring something different for us to see, particularly your photos of Asian culture. I am very opinionated when it comes to converting to B&W. B&W is not how we see things, and I'm really thankful that most of us are able to see the world in all it's beautiful colors. While some photos do convert nicely (like this one), they may gain detail, but they seem to lose life. I prefer the color shot. You did the best you could with the lighting restrictions and that might explain the graininess.
On this one, I think the black and white. It is moodier, and the colors seemed a distraction from the expressions of their faces, now the center focus. In the color version, I almost missed the second dancer to the right, in BW she is more a part of the image, imo. Bugman is right about the lost texture on the left, though. Maybe a slight crop so it not so large an area? Cool costumes, I really like the subtle sparkle in the black and white version.
posted by Kai2
over 2 years ago
There is plenty of detail and color in the original image if you use midtone adjustments to bring it out.
Paddy
I really appreciate your comments on this as I had a tough time deciding which way to go with this image and others like it. Photographing in low light is a challenge for me.
At this point in my photographic exploration I'm not into black and white because (for me) it seems to 'kill life' to some extent.
Tweaking shadow, tint, and de-noise to get rid of some graininess may satisfy you more. It's one of those 'captures of the moment' in which you do the best under the circumstances and enjoy what you did. Btw there's plenty to enjoy:)
I wonder how sepia would look? I think I prefer the color version, though the BW does show more detail. Another trick I have done on some that are a little grainy, is to use photoshop and soften it, very lightly.
Thislife: I don't know if you'd want to do this, but perhaps tinker with it a bit more, see what you think and post it for us.
I don't know what editing software you have though.
I like the thought
You captured something special
posted by tjbr52
over 2 years ago
