color vs b&w

[zbo2408]

I often find myself wondering if a picture looks better in color or b&w. Is there a good rule of thumb for when one may be more appropriate over another? This is the same shot one just auto enhanced in Aperture the other Auto Enhanced + B&W w/ a blue filter.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

 

[FranDaMan]

For me the color version. The blue blur in the background draws my eye to the flower

 

[zbo2408]

I see what you're saying ... in the color version its a blurr in the b&w its a blob lol
thanks!

 

[zbo2408]

mid-day bump moar please

 

[Drake]

I like the color version a lot more. Maybe you could try desaturating it only partly, and perhaps adding some kind of bluish/purplish tint for a creative effect.

 

[PASM]

When form is more important than color - B&W. When color is more important - color.

Is there a good rule of thumb for when one may be more appropriate over another?

This photo looks better in color to me.

 

[reznap]

Paul Simon says everything looks worse in black and white.

I like the color one.. nice blues.

 

[lildlege1]

Love the color one ! The contrast of colors are just right

 

[zbo2408]

Thanks for all of the input :thumbup:

just gotta keep trying for that good b&w!