Mohawk Park Bench in Black and White

Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 18 November 2007 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

This is the black and white version of this image that was taken in my little Mohawk Park on that foggy fall morning last Wednesday.

I have posted a color version of this same photo at Capture This if you are interested is having a peek. I think that they have completely different moods.

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Comments (33)

Rabbit from Richmond, United States

This is so pretty and to think this has a totally different feel when its in color. I think i like the black and white tho. it adds a bit of the cold lonely feeling just as the bench implies with it just being all alone in your capture. Well done my dear.

18 Nov 2007 5:32am

@Rabbit: Thanks. I found both images appealed in such different ways for me, that I just had to post both versions.

Weekend Warrior( LV) from Kamloops, Canada

sigh....the fog lingering, the empty bench, someone waiting....and waiting.... the hope is still there! Beautiful image

18 Nov 2007 6:53am

@Weekend Warrior( LV): Thanks.

Judit from Montbui, Spain

This is very nice in black and white, but I like it more in color

18 Nov 2007 7:03am

@Judit: Thanks. I have gotten mixed reviews. It was tough for me since both have such different moods I think.

Stefan from Thiersee, Austria

fine B+W image, i like it!

18 Nov 2007 10:07am

@Stefan: Thanks.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

I like the simplicity that is what makes this image.

18 Nov 2007 11:12am

@badala: Thanks.

Peter Martin Jorgensen from Aalborg, Denmark

I prefer this one by far. You're right; the moods a very far apart. Funny what a couple of hundreds of color will do to an image.
Very calm and quiet shot. And very nice

18 Nov 2007 11:39am

@Peter Martin Jorgensen: Thanks. It is amazing how the mood changes.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Excellent! The color version is good. But, this image is captivating. The black and white version adds a bit of mystery and a cold lonely feel! Outstanding!

18 Nov 2007 12:49pm

@Craiger: Thanks.

dawn from United States

I like the b&w better (but then, I'm drawn to b&w more often anyway). There is a simplicity and stark beauty to this.

18 Nov 2007 4:26pm

@dawn: Thanks. I am a big fan of Black and white too. I tend to do a lot of it. I have to restrain myself sometimes.

Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom

There is something special about foggy scenes, I have to confess that I prefer the B&W version over the colour one..

18 Nov 2007 5:32pm

@Jasp: Thanks.

Shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Fabulous shot Laurie!Very well composed!Love it!

18 Nov 2007 6:15pm

@Shahab: Thanks.

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

Nice moody image. Well done.

I know you are a lighthouse fan, take a look at what I put up today.

18 Nov 2007 7:07pm

@MontereyJohn: Thanks. I did pop over for a look and to Oooooooooh! and Aaaaaaaaaah!

dan from France

Un paysage simple et beau ! belle image.

18 Nov 2007 8:17pm

@dan: Thanks.

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Simple and so beautiful

18 Nov 2007 10:20pm

@Jen: Thanks.

HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States

Beautiful shot!

18 Nov 2007 11:16pm

@HorseRotorVator: Thanks.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

So beautiful I really love this capture Laurie.

19 Nov 2007 12:42am

@MaryB: Thanks.

Sriram from Chennai, India

Wow.... Stunning laurie! While the purists would feel the iimage to be in colour... I certainly love the tones of this image! Simply aesthetic!

19 Nov 2007 8:09am

@Sriram: Thanks.

ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands

Stunnign shot... very nice composition !

19 Nov 2007 8:21am

@ColNed Pictures: Thanks.

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

There is no way out... the black&white magic wins in my case!
Love the mood ;)

19 Nov 2007 5:08pm

@ManuelaR: Thanks.

KMF from Kerala,Kalpakanchery, India

Fantastic shot

19 Nov 2007 6:48pm

@KMF: Thanks.

Tim from Bordeaux, France

Absolutely amazing! So sad...! I would like to have enough talent to take photos like this one...

19 Nov 2007 7:26pm

@Tim: Thanks. I am very flattered.

ankush vimawala from eugene, United States

beautiful shot. i like the b&w one much much much more than the color. the street does not stand out in this version.

19 Nov 2007 9:56pm

@ankush vimawala: Thanks. I have a hard time deciding since they both offer such different moods.

DTW from Orlando, United States

Very nice capture!

20 Nov 2007 5:53am

@DTW: Thanks.

Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands

Finally time to catch up with your photos. Love your Millbrook and Mohawk series. Great autumn colours!

20 Nov 2007 9:42am

@Yvon: Thanks. I'm so glad you took the time to visit and catch up. I am glad you like them. I had great satisfaction in taking them.

Walt from Scarborough, Canada

I think the b&w works perfectly here!

20 Nov 2007 1:14pm

@Walt: Thanks.

Craig Persel from Montreal, Canada

Fantastic image.

20 Nov 2007 10:45pm

@Craig Persel: Thanks.

Bender Bending Rodriguez from Bad Moon Rising, Australia

The fog adds a totally new dimension to this. Without it, the conviction of the B&W would be lost in familiarity, yet with it, it's able to dictate the entire feel of the image. Right place, right time, right choice. Congrats, mate.

21 Nov 2007 3:52am

@Bender Bending Rodriguez: Thanks. Fog is one of the best atmospheric elements for photography. I love it.

Sandrine from United States

Great peaceful mysterious feel to this shot.

22 Nov 2007 5:04am

@Sandrine: Thanks.

Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand

Lovely photo, nice bw!

22 Nov 2007 5:49am

@Zing: Thanks.

Angry Buddha from Phoenixville, United States

You gotta love fog. Great shot!

24 Nov 2007 4:17pm

@Angry Buddha: Thanks. Fog is delicious!

Eleftheria, 9 years old, from Athens, Greece

I love it's simplicity.

24 Nov 2007 5:38pm

@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Thanks.

Evie from Fairfax, United States

Very nice ambiance to this one.

24 Nov 2007 7:36pm

@Evie: Thanks.

Pouhou from Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Zen

28 Nov 2007 1:10am

@Pouhou: :)

Vahid from Bø, Norway

Awesome and lit a bit scary! ;-)

28 Nov 2007 2:36pm

@Vahid: Thanks.

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