Sunday, May 14, 2006

Desaturated Color vs. Black and White

You often hear that desaturation has its effect because of its closeness to black and white. I think they're quite different. Low color photography seems to neutralize the objects more than black and white.

Abstract Romance

Abstract Romance II

Perhaps when taking black and white pictures, because there is a greater possibility that objects will actually appear indistinct from each other, you work towards the other direction:

Nick Through Window

They can both create an interesting mood. Which works better: low color or black and white?

1 Comments:

Blogger goesh said...

B&W, hands down

8:12 AM  

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