Parasol: f/6.7, 1/250sec, ISO 100

[flashback]

John, I think it works very well as B&W because to my mind, it's about the woman, the patterns and the tones. Color adds nothing to the shot, IMHO of course.

[bnnrcn]

Where is the colourful and attractive lady I think a WB between the first and Manfred's version would be better. The colours of the hair and the lips in Manfred's version are a bit pale. The woman had lovely red hair and super coloured lips. I know that Manfred likes plain and natural colours but I think this lady wouldn't be very happy with pale colours .

Now the image is a portrait shot, but I would certainly keep the crop 2 (with less bench) as an alternative.

And my opinion about B&W is 'no'. if you converted it to B&W and kept it like that, I think this colourful lady would be angry with you She is a lively person with nice colours

[MrB]

John, I would agree with Binnur on this one - the attraction is in the lady's colours, and particularly that lovely hair. All the severe crops have lost some of that hair. It does need a crop, but how about less severe and with the remaining background blurred?



Cheers.
Philip

[Shadowman]

Binnur and Philip, thanks for the pro vote towards color version. I wouldn't choose one over the other but would let the viewer decide. I don't know if that would be a viable option if these were exhibited, but would certainly be allowed online or even to let the subject get a glance.

[Mark von Kanel]

all much improved with the crops. B&W junkie as i am, colour works best for this image

[FootLoose]

I have to say, I think the B&W does this subject an injustice. She is a very colourful character: consider the dress, the bangles, the colour of her hair, and then that umbrella. I doubt she chose that umbrella by accident, and I think it is an expression of her character. Regardless of how you crop (and I think you should go tight) this is one photo that demands colour. JMHO

[Shadowman]

all much improved with the crops. B&W junkie as i am, colour works best for this image

Mark,

Thanks for the comments.

[Shadowman]

I have to say, I think the B&W does this subject an injustice. She is a very colourful character: consider the dress, the bangles, the colour of her hair, and then that umbrella. I doubt she chose that umbrella by accident, and I think it is an expression of her character. Regardless of how you crop (and I think you should go tight) this is one photo that demands colour. JMHO

Greg,

Thanks for the comments.

[nimitzbenedicto]

John, I would agree with Binnur on this one - the attraction is in the lady's colours, and particularly that lovely hair. All the severe crops have lost some of that hair. It does need a crop, but how about less severe and with the remaining background blurred?



Cheers.
Philip

Hi John,

Yes. This gives more emphasis on the girl.

Nice choice of subject. You're timing her smile is right on.

Cheers!

[Shadowman]

Hi John,

Yes. This gives more emphasis on the girl.

Nice choice of subject. You're timing her smile is right on.

Cheers!

Thanks Victor.