Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:36 AM, Aram Langhans wrote: > After flipping back and forth between each for quite some time, I find the > B&W a bit flat on my monitor, but the color one has that orange wall thing > that does distract from the main subject. So, overall, as it is > presented, I vote for the B&W one, but might like to see a bit more > contrast added. Maybe it is my monitor, but it is calibrated with a Spyder > III. That does not mean it is calibrated successfully, however. I think > if it were not for the background distraction, I would say the color one > hands down. It brings out more of his facial feature for me, and of > course, the bib striking and the food looks much more unappealing in the > color version. You do not see the food on his face in the B&W version, so > the color one fits the title you gave it more. > > OK. I guess I sound confused. Still flipping them back and forth in my > mind. Mute the orange and pick the color one. your thoughtful approach helps reveal exactly my dilemma, but I prefer the dignity afforded by the bw, the color show too many negatives, sort of like bw in the operating room. Steve > > > Aram > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Steve Barbour" <steve.barbour at gmail.com> > Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 8:40 AM > To: "LUG Group" <lug at leica-users.org>; "LRF reflex" <leicareflex at > freelists.org> > Subject: [LRflex] thoughts ? > >> first this >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/PAW2012/struggling.jpg.html >> >> >> >> now this >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/PAW2012/color.jpg.html >> >> >> >> Leica M9 Noctilux >> >> >> I will not comment as to my own thoughts here... >> >> >> I do ask please your input as to which of the two you find most >> effective, which you prefer (that may be different) and why that is ? >> >> (Sorry Ted, but this may be an exceptional case...) >> >> >> >> very much appreciated, >> >> >> >> Steve >> >> >> ------ >> Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: >> http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ >> Archives are at: >> http://www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information