Judy's Photoblog
Silly Lily
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 5 May 2009 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Not really a silly photo, but a variation on the natural.
Which do you prefer - full color or B 'n W?
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Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Wow, that's a hard choice. I think the color one. Such a lovely flower.
5 May 2009 5:37am
@Marion: I like the color version too, but so many like B 'n W, that I wanted to post both. :D
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Gosh....thats not easy....I love them both!!!! You can post whatever you like today....thats what Silly Tuesdays are about:-)
Its a superb shot!!!
5 May 2009 6:50am
@Linerberry: Thanks, Liners.....and next week I have another somewhat silly shot! :D
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Both are great but I love the colour the most! :) Another great macro shot with excellent detail and light.
5 May 2009 7:00am
@Magda: Thanks, Magda, for looking and posting your preference ... the same a mine. :D
Bill Brown from California, United States
I agree, both are very nice. I'm a b&w enthusiast, however, color is better for this image.
5 May 2009 7:28am
@Bill Brown: I agree with you, Bill, but it was fun to post both for the B 'n W enthusiasts.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Impossible to choose they're both so magnificent....Silly Judy ;)
5 May 2009 8:29am
@Lorraine: Thanks, silly Lorraine! :D
Barbara from Florida, United States
It is a tough decision, but I seem to prefer the color version.
The gold pollenated center have beautiful color and detail. The light has more value to the image in the color too.
5 May 2009 10:10am
@Barbara: You join the majority, Barb, along with me!
Srujan Chennupati from Hyderabad, India
wow Judy. Its a beautiful shot. I liked your idea of presenting both the versions. You gave me a good idea. I'm gonna do the same.
5 May 2009 10:59am
@Srujan Chennupati: Thank you, and enjoy trying it with your own image.
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Its not that silly..its really rather beautiful! I prefer the colour one, I can see the texture more clearerly. It's a fabulous shot! Thanks for visiting my Sillyness!
5 May 2009 12:51pm
@MrsAmber: Thank you for visiting my Silly Lily, even though it's not so silly. :D
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Despite my predisposition to B&W, I prefer the color for this one; and it is an outstanding photograph.
5 May 2009 2:10pm
@john4jack: Thank you, Jack; I agree with you.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
PS -read about you on Susan's site. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers.
5 May 2009 2:11pm
@john4jack: PS - thank you very much; prayers appreciated.
Jen from alpharetta, United States
LOVE the color and the little bitty drop of water!
Excellent macro work Judy!
5 May 2009 2:16pm
@Jen: Thank you, Jen ... it was a fun little project.
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
I definitely prefer the color version...It is a magnificent shot!!! Well done!!! and like jack has mentioned, you know you're in my thoughts also!!!
5 May 2009 2:29pm
@Susan: Thank you, Susan ... on both counts!
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Superb Lilly not so silly !! I do prefer the colored one ...more nuanced !
5 May 2009 2:50pm
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: I like the color version better also ... thank you, Marie!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
It has to be the colour for me, tis absolutely beautiful Judy.
5 May 2009 4:10pm
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary ... I agree on the colored version.
Carol from United States
I really like the collage......shows quite the difference. If we had not seen the color we would love the black and white, but color is better here. Wonder if color would still be better if the collage was made with the color on the bottom....sometimes the first you see is the favorite.....hummmmm food for thought. Either way....lovely photo.
5 May 2009 4:47pm
@Carol: You have a point about which should have been on top; maybe next time I'll try that.
Thanks, Carol.
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
I like both, but agree with everyone that the color really adds something. Gorgeous!!!
5 May 2009 4:58pm
@Bookfool: You joined the majority along with me! :D
Chris from South Jersey, United States
very nice shot - I think I prefer the color version - the contrast between yellow and white is wonderful....
5 May 2009 5:05pm
@Chris: Thanks, Chris ... it's unanimous; everyone prefers the colored version for this image.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Umm... both? For different reasons. The BW is slick and elegant. The color version is so alive.
6 May 2009 12:56am
@Viewfinder: Thanks, Glenn. My heart really prefers the one in color, but I found looking at both that they each had merit.
jenifriend from olathe, United States
i prefer the one in color. the natural lighting maintains smooth lines but still allows the color in the center of the flower to pop.
6 May 2009 4:34am
@jenifriend: Thank you very much - I appreciate your comment.
Marion from Cincinnati, United States
Judy, I prefer the color shot! It shows much more detail. As a matter of fact, I would blow it up and hang it on my wall - it is that pretty! :)
7 May 2009 1:13pm
@Marion: You join the majority, Marion ... and I have so many I'm not sure which to blow up! xx
Eline Walda from Veenendaal, Netherlands
I like both versions. I'm a fan of black & white pics. But in this case I think you make a stronger statement with the color shot.
8 May 2009 2:44pm
@Eline Walda: As you probably read, you are in the majority. ♥
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