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Monochrome Monday a few recent Mono edits, and a question

Singingwithlight@tattoodjay (83)1d

Monochrome Monday a few recent Mono edits, and a question

Good morning. I hope you had a good weekend, but what constitutes a good weekend varies, of course; what is a good weekend for you: some relaxing, time with family, or being productive.

For me, this past weekend was all about staying dry during a storm we had and taking it easy, something I perhaps do too much these days.

As usual, I am starting the week with a few Mono edits I have recently done.

This is one of the docks here in New Bedford. The commercial boats in this photo I have seen often, but generally haven't had a good viewpoint of them. On my last visit to the Popes Island area, I walked over this way and saw this view.

The buildings inthe background are, I believe, the Crystal Ice building; logically, it's near the port, as a high percentage of the ice they make is used by the fishing fleet.

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Sony A7iv 28mm F11 3.2 Sec ISO 100 Click here to view larger


This next one is taken on the top level of the Elm Street Parking garage in New Bedford. Someone asked me to get photos of this building, which they worked in decades ago; it was, and maybe still is, a telecommunications building at one stage, the New England Telecom company, I believe.

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Sony A7iv 17mm F11 2 Sec ISO 100 Click here to view larger


And this is the Fishing Heritage Building and Museum, one I must visit sometime. I have shared another photo of it from another walk previously in color, but for this photo I felt Black and white worked better

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Sony A7iv 20mm F11 13 Sec ISO 100 Click here to view larger


Next up is the Fishermen’s Tribute Monument located in the Port of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

It was created by local artist Erik Durant and dedicated on June 30, 2016.

The bronze installation honors the hardworking fishermen and fishing families of New Bedford.

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Sony A7iv 23mm F11 1 Sec ISO 100 Click here to view larger


Now, in the title, I mentioned a question, and here it is: I went for a B&W edit as I felt it brought more focus on the Sculpture and perhaps made it more powerful; however, there was a nice sunrise that morning and I felt it was almost a shame to take away the colors.

I was on the fence, but as I wrote this, I know which one I prefer. What do you think?

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Sony A7iv 23mm F11 1 Sec ISO 100 Click here to view larger


And that’s all folks

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Comments · 11

  • @steven-patrick(74)· 3h

    I like the monochrome version of the last two shots. It does emphasis the sculpture. It gives the photo metallic tones which really work well on the sculpture.

  • @zoricatech(72)· 16h

    I definitely prefer the B&W version. I think it leaves a much stronger impression and evokes deeper emotions. At the same time, it gives us room to imagine what the original, colorful photograph looked like.

    Thank you for sharing both versions and for giving us the chance to compare them, @tattoodjay ! 🙂 Best regards!

  • @qwerrie(78)· 23h

    Indeed - it is about colours / textures / prominent detailes, I think this way and used to take decisions accordingly. With plots like yours, with splendid colour skies, I think I would end up with colour most of the time, hehe. !BEER

  • @miprimerconcurso(72)· 1d

    Good day, Mr. @tattoodjay.

    What beautiful photographs you are sharing with us today; I love that shot where you show us both the color and black-and-white versions.

    Beautiful photographs.

  • @bozz(83)· 1d

    I thought the mono edit was great, but as soon as I saw the sunrise, it was a tough call. I don't think I could pick one or the other for sure. They are both pretty amazing!

  • @heroldius(77)· 1d

    Nice last pic... the two versions are beautiful but with colors, the sky is so beautiful. Have a lovely day

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  • @jlufer(81)· 1d

    Hello, dear friend @tattoodjay—how are you?

    I hope you and your wife are back in good health.

    I love starting the week this way, appreciating beautiful monochrome photographs.

    Excellent shots.

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    !BEER

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