Skeletal Remains

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

Crossing a stream in Brazil, I saw this leaf skeleton in the stream bed.
I thought “I’ll get this on the way back” - then listened to my inner voice that always says “Get it NOW”.
I was glad I did, because it has disintegrated in the rising water an hour later.

Specific Feedback

Do you prefer the B&W or colour version?
I’m trying to think more about de-saturating some images, but usually prefer colour, myself

Technical Details

Sony A1
28-200 @120
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 400
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0

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Both are beautiful images. I much prefer the B & W version.

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I like the B&W better as well. I think the leaf skeleton stands out better as it is the star of the photo.

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Black and White is my choice. This is a beautiful image and the leaf is so cool. Great find on your travels. Listen to your Inner Voice. Really Nice !!!

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I like the B/W because it emphasizes the leaf, but I don’t see that it is above a stream like the color version shows. If your intention is to present the leaf as the “star”, I vote for the B/W; otherwise the color version.