This weekend I posted a color image of this caboose from the Niles Canyon Railway and today I thought I’d show it in Black and White. I kind of like this in black and white. What do you think? I’ve included the color image too in case you missed it in my earlier post.
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Laura Macky Photography 
March 24, 2015 at 2:15 am
Normally I would opt for the B/W of this scene, but the colour, especially the happy juxtaposition of that of the train and the T-shirts, makes the boy stand out
March 24, 2015 at 7:59 am
Thank you Derrick. I like hearing people’s opinions on this. It’s interesting reading everyone’s take on it.
March 24, 2015 at 2:53 am
Love ’em both!
March 24, 2015 at 7:59 am
Thanks Sarah!
March 24, 2015 at 2:59 am
Looks good in both. Great shot!
March 24, 2015 at 8:00 am
Thank you so much. I actually originally processed it in B&W but then the RED…i love red!
March 24, 2015 at 3:07 am
The B&W works way better IMHO and the child and adult really make this shot. You have captured the innocent adventurer with the loving but fearful guardian. MM 🍀
March 24, 2015 at 8:01 am
Aw thank you MM! I love the way you put things. 🙂
March 24, 2015 at 3:15 am
Wow that converts so well… beautiful…
March 24, 2015 at 8:02 am
Thanks Rob. Funny, I originally thought B&W for this.
March 24, 2015 at 5:31 am
I wondered how this would look in b&W…I do like the red (not a bright red) of the color, but prefer the rendering of the sky in the B&W – a bit less light fall off that surrounds the caboose. There you have it, a reply without answer the question 🙂
March 24, 2015 at 8:02 am
You know Robert, that’s a good point. I actually realized it myself too. Progress!!!
March 24, 2015 at 6:13 am
I prefer the color in this case. IMO the impact if the lighting is lost in the B&W and the subjects are not isolated as well as in the color version.
March 24, 2015 at 8:03 am
Thanks David. I appreciate your comments!
March 24, 2015 at 6:35 am
While I like them both I like the colored one better. I reminds me of a Norman Rockwell painting, which I always liked. Well done!
March 24, 2015 at 8:03 am
You are the second person that mentioned Norman Rockwell. Thank you so much Ken!
March 24, 2015 at 6:46 am
I like them both too, but prefer the color version which looks more like a painting than a photo. It definitely has that Norman Rockwell appeal.
March 24, 2015 at 8:03 am
Thank you so much! Someone else mentioned Norman Rockwell. Interesting!
March 24, 2015 at 7:43 am
When I saw it in BW I loved it. Yes, the little boy is not as vivid but it settles into monochrome beautifully. What a treasured moment you captured 🙂
March 24, 2015 at 8:04 am
Thank you Carrie. 🙂 I love how you put that it “settles into monochrome beautifully”. You are so good with words!
March 24, 2015 at 7:46 am
Great photo! I like both.
March 24, 2015 at 8:04 am
Thanks Amy!
March 24, 2015 at 7:47 am
Great photo! I like both!
March 24, 2015 at 8:04 am
And again! LOL
March 24, 2015 at 8:07 am
Sorry about that, Laura. I thought the previous one didn’t go through… LOL
March 24, 2015 at 8:26 am
No worries…that happens to me all the time lol
March 24, 2015 at 8:00 am
I was there!
March 24, 2015 at 8:06 am
Were you??? 😛
March 24, 2015 at 8:05 am
They’re both great.
March 24, 2015 at 8:07 am
Thank you Tux!
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March 24, 2015 at 9:45 am
wonderful in monochrome and I love the image!!
March 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm
Thank you! Glad you love the image. 🙂 It definitely has more of a story feel than my usual ones.
March 24, 2015 at 1:10 pm
I am a huge fan of big trains and I found the B & W treatment of this subject to be very eye catching.
March 24, 2015 at 1:54 pm
I’m glad you love trains Charlie and find this image appealing. It’s funny, even though this was a very red train, my original thought was B&W but I did color first because my husband likes color. 🙂
March 24, 2015 at 2:54 pm
OK, you asked for our thoughts, and I believe in an honest answer. The original image is quite striking and has the immediate appeal of a very carefully-choreographed HDR treatment. The monochrome version has a different and more powerful impact, with a much-less intimate rendering of the people, and is overall more inviting to imagine oneself stepping into the picture. In both images, however, I feel that the heavily-burned vignetting is overdone, and I’d like to see a more gentle treatment. When I first began to look at them, the monochrome drew me in more, but as I considered, I find the color version more friendly and appealing. The inclusion of the man and boy add a wonderful spark of life to an already satisfying still life image.
March 24, 2015 at 5:10 pm
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Normally I don’t post photos to be analyzed but in this case I truly wondered which people preferred. I think that heavy vignetting in the color version should be reduced. Infrared Robert pointed out that the sky in the monochrome version looks better because you can see the clouds around the caboose. Thanks again! Much appreciated!
March 24, 2015 at 6:50 pm
toot toot !!!!!!
March 24, 2015 at 7:44 pm
Hehe the little engine that could!
March 24, 2015 at 9:55 pm
Nice shots, Laura. Cool.
March 25, 2015 at 6:59 am
Thank you Tommy 🙂
March 25, 2015 at 1:53 am
From one bottle of well-aged wine to another, I like them both….. I cannot figure which I like more..
March 25, 2015 at 6:59 am
lol! Thank you Raj, my vintage WP buddy!
March 25, 2015 at 7:57 am
I will not choose, not this time, Laura. Both are perfect! I LOVE them both. HA! I just saw what Raj said! Good! I am in good company then!! Hehehehehe Love, Amy
March 25, 2015 at 8:13 am
Thank you Amy! For everything…and for not making me feel too old lol.
March 25, 2015 at 8:27 am
You old? Never! (((HUGS))) Amy
March 25, 2015 at 9:40 am
I prefer the mono version…..it compliments the subject perfectly
March 25, 2015 at 12:13 pm
Thank you Mark. Interestingly enough I originally wanted it monochrome but my husband said oh please do color so I did ! 🙂
March 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Well you should always listen to your hubby……whether you choose to ignore him or not is an entirely different matter 😉
March 25, 2015 at 12:29 pm
Yes I agree lol.
March 25, 2015 at 11:24 am
Both are spectacular… but the b&w really speaks to me… great work as always!
March 25, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Thank you so much for your feedback. And your compliment !
March 25, 2015 at 4:06 pm
You got it and absolutely deserve it, Laura.
March 25, 2015 at 4:26 pm
🙂
March 26, 2015 at 10:51 am
Hi Laura, B&W all the way for me. I just feel it’s more dramatic and has more depth overall. Have a good 10 days off!
March 27, 2015 at 8:18 am
Thanks mark 🙂