Better in Black and White?







The question I set out to answer today 'Is Black and White a better choice of taking dramatic photos than Color?'


To test this theory out I've converted several of my shots to B&W and compared them to the original full color version. I chose shots that I thought we're adequate in color but with contrasting light and dark areas that I believe could benefit from Black and White conversion. Check your favorite photo editing software for options to convert your images to B&W.




I'll let you be the judge if the color original wins out or if the B&W converted images are an improvement. I have to say I like the conversions a little better, how about you?












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