I personally prefer the b&w version. But regardless of individual preferences, it's quite obvious that b&w or color photos, depending on how you present them, tell very different stories.
Some may think that switching the same photo between b&w and colors is a snap, but it's not. A lot of effort is needed to make sure you produce a consistent color tone, texture and feel - especially when you're presenting multiple photos at the same time. I have to say I didn't do such a fantastic job here. The 3rd photo seems almost out of place. It doesn't really have the same vibe as the first two, although I tried to make them look as consistent as possible... This really shows that post-processing is a very import part of the photography workflow. Gosh, I still have so much to learn!
Third image . . . terrific. You know how much I like b/w shots. I think I like the color version more. I can see the purpose in the man's face.
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