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simato73

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Shell
« on: March 05, 2016, 22:35:14 »
I have a few variants of this shot from different angles, but this is the one I prefer.
Originally developed in colour to emphasize the variations between the different grains of sand, it occurred to me after that it could maybe also work as a B&W.
Your opinion?

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Re: Shell
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2016, 23:00:16 »
Simone, I would think the beauty of this shell is in the subtle pinkish color along with its somewhat mermaid-like shape.  So, in this particular case, the color version is a no-brainer to me.
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Re: Shell
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2016, 00:11:55 »
I agree the color version is better.
The background could be bit more creamy :)
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Re: Shell
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2016, 06:09:16 »
I Also prefer the colour version.
Having said that - the BW version is totally different and nice.
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Re: Shell
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2016, 08:37:48 »
Thank you all for your comments.
I also came to the conclusion that I prefer the colour version and have made a print of it.

I agree the color version is better.
The background could be bit more creamy :)

Unfortunately that was not possible at that time. The only lens I had with me that wold allow that magnification is not great for bokeh in OOF areas.
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