B&W or Color... Pick your favorite.

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08 April 2010, 02:14

gunmaker

B&W or Color... Pick your favorite.

Here's a few recent pics of an older project with an ugly trigger.<BR><BR>Thanks for your input.<BR> <IMG SRC="http://members.sdplains.com/chico/GRIPCLR338.jpg"> <BR> <IMG SRC="http://members.sdplains.com/chico/GRIPBW338.jpg"> Which pic do you prefer?COLORB&W

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08 April 2010, 03:53

Dago Red

I voted color, I think that b&w can work well for metal work that is being displayed, but since this picture, to me, seems focused on the stock I think color is needed to show the colors and variations in the wood.

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08 April 2010, 04:07

larrys

It depends on what you are looking for. The wood color and finish are much better suited to the color photo, but IMHO, the checkering has better contrast, and thus shows better in the B&W photo. Also the wood pores just forward of the bottom point in the checkering appears to be "noise" in the B&W where it is clearly sealed pores in the color. I voted color.

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08 April 2010, 04:08

JBrown

I voted B&W.

I think the little details show-up better in B&W.

BTW. I am glad you posted both. Also, it is almost criminal to tease us with such a tiny glimpse. We need more photos!

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08 April 2010, 04:09

Gatogordo

For me, color. I suppose B&W can render certain compositions more impact or "feelings" but I like to see things how they are, or, at least closer to the way I'd see them in person. Thinking back, I can't recall EVER seeing a photo of a firearm as the main subject that wouldn't have looked better in color to my eye.

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08 April 2010, 04:36

The Specialist

When I see a B&W shot like that I'm always a bit suspicious. Like was the white balance so wrong that the image was converted?
I don't think that trigger is ugly, it looks like it would fit your finger quite nicely and that's what counts.

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08 April 2010, 07:28

gunmaker

quote:
Originally posted by ted thorn:
It's hard to tell with picture quality that low.

Best I could do with a disposable camera.

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08 April 2010, 07:42

Trax

Given a choice I would prefer a book of customs to be predominantly recorded in tones, with the occasionaL color print thrown in.., same goes with marble or bronze sculptures.

08 April 2010, 09:27

Customstox

James, I also went with the color and you are way too critical of your checkering. It is very very good. Enjoyed the chat tonight.

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08 April 2010, 09:42

nopride2

Given the two examples above, most people will pick the color photo. If you are looking at metal only, a properly light b&w photo, using high resolution film will show better than color. Of course I'm an old guy who grew up in a black and white world.

Dave

08 April 2010, 10:26

Stu C

The use of a lighter background will get you a better result, especially with B&W photos.

cheers,
- stu

09 April 2010, 01:38

jawheeler

quote:
Originally posted by Stu C:
The use of a lighter background will get you a better result, especially with B&W photos.

cheers,
- stu

+1 on the lighter background.

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09 April 2010, 03:24

ted thorn

quote:
Originally posted by gunmaker:
quote:
Originally posted by ted thorn:
It's hard to tell with picture quality that low.

Best I could do with a disposable camera.

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