There are times when I can not decide whether I like a photograph better in black and white or in color. This photograph was one of these times. There are good reasons for both approaches. The subject matter of the old truck and windmill seemed to be out of the past granting a perfect excuse for transforming a modern image into an "aged" black and white photo. On the other hand the rusty old truck was a beautiful reddish burnt orange against a blue Colorado sky.
In general do you like color or black and white photography better? Which do you prefer for this photograph? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Truck and Windmill
Old truck photo, a Colorado prairie windmill landscape art print, of an abandoned old truck resting next to a prairie windmill on the High Plains of Colorado. Perfect for adding a touch of western prairie to your home, office, or bedroom decor. Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado
Truck and Windmill BW
Old truck black and white photo, a Colorado prairie windmill landscape art print, of an abandoned old truck resting next to a prairie windmill on the High Plains of Colorado. A modern photo given an "aged" patina, perfect for adding a touch of vintage western prairie to your home, office, or bedroom decor. Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado
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In the b&w I can feel the dryness as well as the dust blowing....The color photo- bright warm sun! This is a first, but I prefer the color photo! lol... that red truck is a great focal point.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input Kalei! I value your opinion! The black and white does remind me of old "Dust Bowl" photos.
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful! I like the color, but love the b & w
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam! It seems to be pretty split between the two.
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ReplyDeleteI really like the photo in color! I just love the way the beautiful red rusty truck stands out against all the other muted colors. Also I like the interesting shape of the windmill against the blue sky. I don't normally gravitate toward black and white pictures, but it does bring out all the detail.
Great subject matter you just don't see much here in NJ!! :-)
Thanks for your comment TK. I agree that the truck color is really nice against the pale colors of the High Plains. I do love those western themes. ;)
Deletei like the color version, too.
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Thank you Frederick. I appreciate your input!
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