BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: AFTER AND BEFORE Y1-05

Regular visitors to my blog know that once a month on a Sunday (usually the last one in a month) I post a combined photo challenge theme for Black&White Sunday. It is called AFTER and BEFORE and it invites you to post the same  image both in black and white and in colour. The topic and subject are entirely arbitrary. The only condition is that you post an image captured in colour and that you turn it monochrome in post processing. I enjoy this little exercise which permits me to see the same scene through colour and without it, and I hope that you will enjoy doing the same. The deadline is next Saturday. Have a great week ahead!

AFTER

Sometimes I have trouble deciding which edit I prefer. Is it colour or black and white? The thing I like about black and white edit here is that there is no sight of the pink jacket in the right of the frame, and that the shapes of mountain are more discernible. Still, I like to think of nature in colour, its colours and shades are inimitable.

BEFORE

©Paula Borkovic

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Please check out the entries to the challenge:

https://collinesblog.com/2017/05/28/measuring-area/

https://teepee12.com/2017/05/27/monochrome-or-color/

https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/27/after-and-before/

https://suejudd.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-2/

https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/

https://travelwithintent.com/2017/05/28/reflecting-in-depth/

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2017/05/b-sunday_28.html

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-2/

https://balance440.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/

https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/

https://ceenphotography.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/

https://dailymusing57.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-before-5

https://judydykstrabrown.com/2017/05/28/hibiscus-black-and-white-sunday-and-cees-flower-of-the-day-may-28-2017

https://restlessjo.me/2017/05/29/jos-monday-walk-belsay-hall-and-quarry

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2017/05/29/before-and-after-3

https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2017/05/29/bw-sunday-the-mussel-man-after-and-before/

https://tishfarrell.com/2017/05/29/the-big-digger-driver-and-the-kindness-of-strangers

https://justinetaylorphotography.com/2017/05/29/black-and-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/

https://snailsearch.wordpress.com/2017/05/29/flowers-black-and-white-challenge/

https://alipatoblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/31/spring-reflections-black-white-sunday-after-and-before

86 responses to “BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: AFTER AND BEFORE Y1-05”

  1. Hard to choose, Paula. I think colour wins because it’s more cheerful and more natural. However, the b&w is dramatic and without the distraction of colour I appreciate the detail more. Great shot, whichever version.

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    1. Thank you very much, Debbie for this analysis. It makes me realize that it’s not an easy choice even for the people who did not capture it. I’ll see the entries in the evening when I am at my computer 🙂

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  2. The colour also seems to have more depth, doesn’t it?
    Beautiful landscape Paula.

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    1. Maybe it does. It’s interesting to see what others see in them. Thanks, Colline.

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        1. Thank you very much, Colline. It’s pleasure to have you join. 🙂

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          1. Always a pleasure Paula – though I cannot always think of something to contribute. I do prefer it when the challenge is more open-ended 🙂

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  3. I prefer the black and white version – the starkness of the landscape comes more to the fore.

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    1. Thank you for your feedback 🙂 and thank you for your lovely entry.

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  4. […] BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: AFTER AND BEFORE Y1-05 […]

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  5. Interesting that I like both of them for different reasons. I’m probably inclining to color since I generally like natural stuff in color, but the black & white is wonderfully crisp too.

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    1. Marilyn, I was very interested in hearing what you have to say cause I love your nature photos. Thank you very much 🙂

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  6. Tough one, Paula. I love nature’s colors but I love the textures and highlights brought out in the black and white!

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    1. Thank you for your insight, Linda. It’s much appreciated.

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    1. Thanks, Marilyn 🙂

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  7. Paula as you know I love tons of colour. The black and white is dramatic and yes the pink jacketed lady isn’t so visible. Wishing you a happy day.

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    1. You are sweet dear Sue. Yes, I know of your love of colour, and you are right to do so. This editing is just to make us see things differently.

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      1. Paula well said. I’m a bit like a puppy who sees a squirrel or a Magpie bird after something shiny. It would be good for me to sit back and see it all in a more thoughtful way.

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  8. For me, the black and white sucks the life out of the photo and turns it into a wonderfully dramatic artwork. The colour version is real and I want to be there (and even tolerate Miss Pink Jacket 🙂 ). Happy and peaceful Sunday, Paula!

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    1. Thanks. Peaceful and sunny day to you!

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    2. I’m with you. Jo!

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  9. […] to Paula’s here for more Black & White […]

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  10. Colour for me, Paula…more soul, more depth. Miss Pink jacket can be cloned out in a jiffy because she is such a small part of the whole scene… Anyway, here’s mine: https://suejudd.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-2/

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    1. Of course it can be clone out, but that wasn’t my point 😀 I liked the colour better on Friday, today it is the monochrome one.

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      1. 😀😀 Fair enough, Paula!

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      2. So I’m guessing you will be for my monochrome version today, then??

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        1. I will and I will be by my computer to see it at 9 pm my time 😀

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          1. 😀😀 – not pressuring you, Paula!

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  11. I much prefer the colour photo on this occasion. How do you change to monochrome?

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    1. I changed it in post processing in Lightroom.

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  12. I have to go colour on this one; the greens are so beautifully vivid.

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    1. Thanks, Su 🙂

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  13. Colour version for me , too, this time!
    Much nearer to the real nature of this landscape…., to say nothing of the red coat and its reflection on the water…

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    1. I like a different one every day.

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  14. […] Posted as part of Before and After […]

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  15. tiny bit inclining to colour, but B&W certanly has its advantages as Debbie put it.
    here is mine:
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/05/b-sunday_28.html

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    1. Thanks, Klara. It may be the mood thing also, what mood we are in. I love your monochrome family 🙂

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  16. I usually prefer colour, but here the B&W seems to make the image more dramatic somehow.

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    1. Thanks a bunch, Madhu. I really appreciate the feedback.

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  17. […] Paula’s. Lost in Translation:   After and Before B&W Sunday challenge. […]

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  18. […] (This week Paula, over at Lost in Translation, suggests we post our photo today in both colour and in black & white for her Black & White Sunday challenge) […]

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  19. Great shot, Paula. For me, the colour wins, if only for the lady in pink. 🙂 xx

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    1. 😀 I know you like pink. Thanks, Sylvia.

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        1. Cheers, Sylvia 🙂

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  20. […] image of a dandelion is submitted in response to Lost in Translation’s photo […]

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  21. Beautiful shot Paula, B&W for me!!!
    My entry: “https://balance440.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/”
    Have a nice week Paula.

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    1. Boa semana para ti Paulo! Obrigada 🙂

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  22. I’m in the middle of a dandelion obsession that has extended into your black and white sunday challenge…hope you enjoy

    https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/

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    1. Thank you, Brenda 🙂 I did enjoy it a lot.

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  23. […] from Lost in Transition blog hosts a monthly challenge called Black and White Sunday:  After and Before Y1-05.  This is the first time I am playing in this […]

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  24. Hi Paula, your photos are both wonderful. The black and white shows to much more detail.
    I’ve decided to play along in this challenge of yours. Here is my entry.

    Black & White Sunday: After and Before Y1-05

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    1. This is a wonderful surprise Cee to have you on board on Sunday too 🙂 and with cello. Double fun for me. Thanks darling. It is beautiful.

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    1. Thank you my straightforward friend 🙂 I am thrilled with your painted lady 🙂

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  25. Always so interesting to see the differences between the photos. Here’s my pick this week Paula https://dailymusing57.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-before-5/

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  26. […] it better devoid of its gorgeous colors.  Here is the site if you’d like to play along: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/black-white-sunday-after-and-before-y1-05/ I’m also using this for Cee’s Flower of the Day […]

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    1. 🙂 Thank you very much, Judy. It’s a fine conversion to black and white. I enjoyed seeing it.

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  27. […] past experience, castles make a good subject for Paulas’s After and Before in Black and White Sunday.  What do you […]

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  28. Just realised I’ve forgotten the hashtag, whatever it should be! Will amend shortly. Sending Monday hugs, Paula. 🙂 🙂

    Jo’s Monday walk : Belsay Hall and quarry

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  29. […] B&W Sunday Challenge this week is ‘After and Before’. Yesterday, whilst walking along the beach footpath, I noticed some activity going on in one of the […]

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  30. […] BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: AFTE… on Lost in Translation […]

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  31. The Big Digger Driver And The Kindness Of Strangers


    I like both your versions, Paula. It’s interesting how changing colour to black & white can create a completely different feel to some compositions.

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    1. Yes, it can, and especially in a mirror image. Thank you kindly Tish for your observation and your entry.

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  32. […] is my entry for this month’s edition of Black and White Sunday: After and Before. […]

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  33. Both wonderful, Paula – but this time I prefer colour.

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    1. I appreciate having your feedback Ann Christine 🙂

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  34. Paula, I think this time I prefer the one in colour… those reflections on the water are very powerful!!
    I’ll take the challenge this time, I love this one 🙂
    Muchas gracias por compartir, espero que todod vaya bien!

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  35. […] am linking this with LOST IN TRANSLATION/Paola Borkovic’s prompt.  I chanced upon it in one of the blogs I followed.  I am sorry, however, that I lost track of […]

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  36. Beautiful shot. I go for the color as well because of the greens. 🙂

    I am joining for the first time here. 🙂 https://alipatoblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/31/spring-reflections-black-white-sunday-after-and-before/

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    1. Thank you, Imelda. Welcome to my blog. It’s nice to have you join. How long have you been blogging?

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      1. I’ve been blogging for five years now or thereabouts, but I have slowed down lately. Too many children and things need my attention I had a hard time keeping up with blogging. 😊 this page is a space I intend to be about photos.

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  37. Beautiful landscape as always. This time I think I might prefer the coloured version.

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  38. Intriguing that I like them two for various reasons. I’m most likely slanting to shading since I by and large like regular stuff in shading, however the dark and white is superbly fresh as well…

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  39. Some scenes are way too busy and detailed for any type of BW composition. You have to shoot them in colour if at all. The amount of contrast often helps to be the decider in such circumstances. Sufficient contrast usually — not always, means that it will look good in BW.

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    1. I like both of these.

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