Some black and white photos really are pretty creepy.. but it always depends on the scene, on the background, on how they're shot. Some have got this strange aura that will keep your eyes on it for quite a long time.. imagining something have had moved on the very corner on the darker side of the photo; a kind of feeling a colored photo won't give. The dark side of photography. hihi :>
And so last week, I learned about this link up and was inspired to create more black and white photos from my own collection. Playing on them on photoshop was pretty fun.
That photo above was a shot I took during our trip to Mount Pinatubo's crater lake. That 2 hour walk plus 2 long stairs to the paradise was truly an unforgettable experience. Something I will not exchange with a bike ride; well, you cannot ride a bike on that route unless you want a stone be stuck in your nose and get a nose job instantly. ...not me! totally.
And this photo below is the original shot.
Which one do you like the most? None? OUCH!
I like the colour one. It looks like an appealing place so should be shown in colour. But that's just my opinion!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I also think you get an eerie edge to black and white, have a great weekend x
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, I really like the black and white, changing the colour really adds so much more to an image
ReplyDeleteI really like the black and white one, leaves so much to the imagination and I would have never guessed the colours that were there. #bwphotoproject
ReplyDeleteI like the black and white - adds drama :) xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an experience that must have been! I love both images but the favourite is the black and white - more dramatic with all the textures. Beautiful #bwphotoproject
ReplyDeletegorgeous photo, it looks really atmospheric in both shots
ReplyDeletethanks Alison, glad you liked them both ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteYes, it was an amazing experience and the crater lake is truly a paradise. And I do agree, the black and white photo has got more texture and yes, more dramatic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by, Charly! ♥♥♥
thank you for liking it! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeletethe black and white photo does play with my imagination sometimes, haha! thank you so much for liking it! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI never thought changing colored pictures to black and white could be this fun, actually. :>
ReplyDeleteGlad that you like it. Thanks for dropping by! ♥♥♥
Thank you Cathy!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend too! ♥♥♥
Thank you, John. The colored photo does look more inviting than the black and white.. and of course you're free to say your opinion. I love getting both sides. :>
ReplyDeleteHave a great day! ♥♥♥
I really think black and white can turn an image into something very different because it emphasises shadows and contrasts especially. If I were to choose, I'd pick the black and white one if I'm honest :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of black and white photo's although I very rarely use them myself.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see the same shot to compare which works for you.
I think I like the first one if I had to choose ;D
Enjoy your Sunday
I know what you mean about black and white making a photo creepy sometimes. The organisation I work for chooses a different image each year for it's official Christmas card and I'll never forget the year they chose this really creepy old black and white shot of what looked like a road piled on each side with dirty snow and this sinister character just sort of hovering in the middle. I still don't understand why they chose it!! I get the difference in your two shots though - the colour definitely makes it seem more like a tourist's shot looking down a path with other's further on but the b&w disorients somewhat and makes you wonder who that dark figure is and what they are up to! Very atmospheric!! #bwphotoproject
ReplyDeleteThey both look great I love the drama and feel of them, but the black and white does add a little intrigue and texture to the feel of the photo :) #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteIt does enhances the texture and adds drama to it. I'm loving this #bwphotoproject!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Lou! ♥♥♥
Thanks Caroline!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked them both, that means a lot! teehee
Thanks for dropping by! ♥♥♥
oh god, halloween-inspired christmas card hahaha
ReplyDeleteand yes, that's absolutely what I thought about that black human figure.. which was originally a girl, but she became a monster on black and white because she's creepy like that. :D
thanks for dropping by, Sam! ♥♥♥
Thank you Neesie!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a huge fan of black and white photography but it's just now that I was inspired to create some myself. I'm glad I found this #bwphotoproject link up. I'm glad that you liked my photos. :)
Have a great day too! ♥♥♥
totally agree! and I love your honesty. :)
ReplyDeletethanks Redpeffer! ♥♥♥
Thanks Darren! It's a pleasure to share, and thanks for making this link up so much fun! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteIt really gives such a different impressions of the same photos wow! I think I like the coloured one better - the colours give it a magical touch while the black and white makes it looks dark and creepy as you said!
ReplyDeleteI love the original shot with all its color and beauty but I also love the black and white version of it. I don't know why its creepiness is kind of appealing to me. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the colors, Camila..
thanks for dropping by! ♥♥♥
Hi Merlinda, thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the Philippines too! I wish I'm in the UK though haha, maybe in the near future! ..I wish! :D