Travel Theme: Contrast

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Alisa at Where’s My Backpack has challenged us to share photos that celebrate contrast. A few days ago I posted my first black and white iPhone photo here and the always curious Photography Journal Blog promptly asked if I was going to show the original color version too.  Thanks for the great idea!  I snapped this image with my iPhone 5 during a break in the rain at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and I would love to hear your thoughts.  Color or black and white?

Tulips in Color

Skagit Valley Tulips

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35 responses to “Travel Theme: Contrast”

  1. bwbears Avatar

    Very nice contrast indeed.
    I like the colors of the first photo.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you. 🙂 The first one is my favorite too.

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  2. Photography Journal Blog Avatar

    Wow, thanks for posting both and for the mention 🙂 I’m surprised to say that I like the color better. I say surprised because I really like the black and white. Nicely done.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks! And thank you for the idea. 🙂 I usually go for the color shot and am happy that my black and white choice had its fans too.

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  3. Rosemarie Avatar

    Color!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      🙂

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  4. Elephant in the room Avatar

    I was just browsing through your pictures. I must say you have an eye for exceptional detail. These pictures are indescribable. 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you, I really appreciate your comment! I had a great time looking through your posts today too. 🙂

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  5. TheLandSlidePhotography Avatar

    Both !

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Aw, thanks! Nice to hear. 🙂

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  6. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    I NEED MORE TIME!! Such great themes!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Yes, finding time is the hardest part! Ideas come easily but I don’t have enough time to follow through with all of them.

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  7. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    Your tulip color picture is fabulous!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, it is my favorite too. 🙂

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  8. Jane Wilson Avatar

    What a fab picture. The colours are amazing! Thanks for the like 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Oh you’re welcome! Thanks for visiting today. 🙂

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  9. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar

    I just really love tulips and both versions of this photo are amazing.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, the tulip fields are incredible. It is hard to take a bad picture there!

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  10. agreco71 Avatar

    Definitely the color pic!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m glad you like it! Thanks for visiting today.

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  12. Daryl and Alana Avatar

    They’re both beautiful — but the colour one is so bright and joyful. I choose that one! =)

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks!

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  13. LindaMay Avatar

    I like both versions. The black and white is unexpected so for that reason I think it has something special to offer. You see the shapes and contrasts in black and white.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m happy to hear you like the contrasts in the b & w. You have called out exactly why I chose such a colorful picture to be shown in b & w.

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  14. jingsandthings Avatar

    Both are great in different ways. Why choose between them – enjoy both.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Great point 🙂

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  15. Cee Neuner Avatar

    Both are divine. The color really pops….but the B&W makes the fields look like they go back further. Wonderful!!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks for visiting and sharing your comments today! I think they each have their own unique qualities and it has been really fun to hear so many different responses.

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  16. teoteodora Avatar

    How lovely!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you!

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  18. ididitforjohnny Avatar

    Both are stunning, but with that much color, you have to go for it!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, I loved standing in the middle of all those beautiful colors!

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