Which one B+W or Color?

[Canon Fan]

This is another shot of Crazy Horse Memorial monument in South Dakota that I took on recent vacation. Shot in RAW and I now have two versions converted and in printable 8x10" form. However I can't decide which one I like better, or at all. Personally I like them both but thought I'd bring them to you to help me out.

What do you think?

Or . . .

Kind of a bummer to shrink/compress these though they look SO much better in RAW or TIFF format, the .jpg conversion just makes them look really dull!

 

[danalec99]

Print 'em both.... awesome shot!!!!

 

[ToddM]

I like the color shot. That would make an awesome print. I woudn't mind having that on my wall. I would think about cloning out the scaffolding on the top right side of the monument though. It's deffinitely a wall hanger!

 

[hobbes28]

I like the color shot more too. The black and white takes away from the depth of the shot IMO. I also agree with the taking away of the scaffolding because it does take away from the natural look of the picture. Either way, it's a great shot.

 

[OM-Guy]

The color pic would be stunning if you could get the sunlight on the face of crazyhorse like it is on the cliff.

 

[Corry]

Color.

 

[Alison]

I'm surprising myself here and going with the color.

 

[Scott WRG Editor]

I like them both. The B&W conveys a dark, older mood than the color. The color one has those brilliant oranges. I'd be hard pressed to choose and I think it would depend on the area they were to be displayed in to swing my discision one way or the other.

 

[Walt]

I have to say I prefer the B&W. (and not just to be different!) I find the section in the lower right in the sunshine draws your attention too much in the color version. That being said, either would make a great print.

 

[bai]

Bot are nice shots. Personally I prefer the colored one

 

[ksmattfish]

My flavor is usually BW, but I like the color shot better. Someone commented that it seemed to have more depth, and I agree.