A Hill Country Creek on Hwy 337

redleash

Going through some old shots and i decided to try this one. Maybe it's too busy, but I like the feeling of the scene. It was foggy that morning. I thought it might work in BW so here are both versions. Any C&C is appreciated.

I can't tell you which creek it is but it is someplace along FM 337, one of the prettiest drives in the TX Hill Country. Randy Wells, I know you've seen these places before.

Thanks,
Lauren

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Stumblebum

Like it!
To me the color is better and needed as the "mood" or fog/mist is getting lost in b&w along with the subtle colors, both of which are making the shot.
Seeing it at work monitor which is bright, so maybe it will be different shot at home.

denisegoldberg

I love the color shot Lauren! I think the balance is perfect between the smooth water and the more subtle trees in the background.

--- Denise

Cornflake

Pretty much a toss-up in my view. Both work well for me. But thanks for the visual trip back to my native state.

redleash

Thanks for the comments everyone. Cornflake, you are welcome back anytime!

boco

voor mij de kleurenversie, heeft meer sfeer.
grt,boco.

crow

I much prefer the first shot, there is a spooky element in color. Maybe up the saturation a bit and tweak the contrast
for a bigger effect. If it is spooky you are looking for!

roaddog52

Both versions work for me, with two different feelings. The color version is a warmer more inviting scene than the B&W which seems to a colder, more foreboding and desolate feeling. thumb

Phil

kdog

Great scene, Lauren. The color version really brings out the muted colors in the fog.

Eia

I really like the colored version. It is so inviting and warm. This is very nice

redleash

I tweaked the color version as Crow suggested. How does it look compared to #3?

Cornflake

I prefer the first shot. The changes decrease the mystery and distance. But it's your photo, you be the judge.

Stumblebum

cornflake wrote: »

i prefer the first shot. The changes decrease the mystery and distance. But it's your photo, you be the judge.

+1

denisegoldberg

redleash wrote: »

I tweaked the color version as Crow suggested. How does it look compared to #3?

I prefer the first color version.

--- Denise

redleash

OK, thanks everyone. I appreciate all the comments.

Eia

I prefer the first one. It allows for the soft and mystery. The second is a bit too abtrusive.

Sam

I like the color version the best.

Sam