Alphanumeric Abstract

***Dave*** · 08-01-2006, 18:21

Couldn't decide which version to place in Critique section, so stuck them both here

Design by Three & half year old daughter

First thoughts were prefer the B&W version over Colour version here, as I thought the colour distracted from the shapes / patterns. ...but then again

What do others think ?

Brand X · 08-01-2006, 18:30

I agree with your assessment. B&W is the way to go.

Boon · 08-01-2006, 18:32

i like the B/W best, although they are both good.
ps did you do the b/w conversion using the channel thingy

Warspite · 08-01-2006, 18:35

Nice idea

Agree that B&W is the better, the colour version looks a bit flat(seriously

) compared to the B&W which has more contrast. Also the background is less noticeable in the B&W version so more focus on the objects.

Both good but definately the B&W for me

Catdaddy · 08-01-2006, 18:43

Colour version would be better if the background was darker, IMHO.

Venomator · 08-01-2006, 18:52

Colour seems far to confusing - too many colours perhaps ?

B & W preferred as the four main grey shades are nicely mixed and the highlights well interspersed.

***Dave*** · 08-01-2006, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevannie

i like the B/W best, although they are both good.
ps did you do the b/w conversion using the channel thingy

Yep...that thingy a mig jig

RobertP · 08-01-2006, 20:04

As presented I prefer the b/w. Just boosted contrast in the colour version and now I prefer that.

So based on a laptop screen that I don't trust yet it seems like a loaded question

Gemok · 08-01-2006, 21:20

as they are I prefer the black and white but I think if the colour one was more saturated I'd be leaning towards that

wez130 · 08-01-2006, 23:22

again, b+w is the best version

***Steve*** · 09-01-2006, 14:37

Out of the shots shown here the B&W version works the best but I have to agree with Catdaddy and say that if the colour shot was done on a darker background and then the colour saturation ramped up during post production, I can see that being a far better picture.

AquilaEagle · 09-01-2006, 14:56

I'd agree with that too - the colour one is too pastel like for my own personal taste, a dark background would really bring the alphanumerics out!

***Dave*** · 09-01-2006, 15:42

Thanks for comments.

***Steve*** · 09-01-2006, 15:48

I think the orange is a little overpowering and the background still not dark enough. It's a definate step in the right direction though

fingerz · 09-01-2006, 17:44

Yeah, I think the colour could be done better and would then outclass the B&W.

One thing that annoys me, and this is going to sound really picky and subjective, is the yellow '2' and 'j'* that are right next to each other at the bottom of the frame. They should be apart as they really distract me due to their shared colour.

*At least I think it's a 'j'. Have you flipped the picture horizontally?

***Dave*** · 09-01-2006, 18:59

I'll have a word with my 3 years old.....she should know better

***Steve*** · 09-01-2006, 19:56

For a three year old the composition is excellent

SammyC · 09-01-2006, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by fingerz

*At least I think it's a 'j'. Have you flipped the picture horizontally?

*but that would flip all the other letters and numbers too....

08-01-2006, 18:21	#1 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Alphanumeric Abstract Couldn't decide which version to place in Critique section, so stuck them both here Design by Three & half year old daughter First thoughts were prefer the B&W version over Colour version here, as I thought the colour distracted from the shapes / patterns. ...but then again What do others think ? Last edited by Dave : 08-01-2006 at 18:28.

08-01-2006, 18:35	#4 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	Nice idea Agree that B&W is the better, the colour version looks a bit flat(seriously) compared to the B&W which has more contrast. Also the background is less noticeable in the B&W version so more focus on the objects. Both good but definately the B&W for me

09-01-2006, 15:42	#13 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Thanks for comments. Last edited by Dave : 09-01-2006 at 15:49.

08-01-2006, 18:30	#2 (permalink)
Brand X New here Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: S. Texas Posts: 3	I agree with your assessment. B&W is the way to go.

08-01-2006, 18:32	#3 (permalink)
Boon Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Robin Hood County Posts: 523	i like the B/W best, although they are both good. ps did you do the b/w conversion using the channel thingy

08-01-2006, 18:43	#5 (permalink)
Catdaddy Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 508	Colour version would be better if the background was darker, IMHO.

08-01-2006, 18:52	#6 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	Colour seems far to confusing - too many colours perhaps ? B & W preferred as the four main grey shades are nicely mixed and the highlights well interspersed.

08-01-2006, 20:04	#8 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	As presented I prefer the b/w. Just boosted contrast in the colour version and now I prefer that. So based on a laptop screen that I don't trust yet it seems like a loaded question

08-01-2006, 21:20	#9 (permalink)
Gemok Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 245	as they are I prefer the black and white but I think if the colour one was more saturated I'd be leaning towards that

08-01-2006, 23:22	#10 (permalink)
wez130 Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 136	again, b+w is the best version

09-01-2006, 14:37	#11 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	Out of the shots shown here the B&W version works the best but I have to agree with Catdaddy and say that if the colour shot was done on a darker background and then the colour saturation ramped up during post production, I can see that being a far better picture.

09-01-2006, 14:56	#12 (permalink)
AquilaEagle Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 311	I'd agree with that too - the colour one is too pastel like for my own personal taste, a dark background would really bring the alphanumerics out!

09-01-2006, 15:48	#14 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	I think the orange is a little overpowering and the background still not dark enough. It's a definate step in the right direction though

09-01-2006, 17:44	#15 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	Yeah, I think the colour could be done better and would then outclass the B&W. One thing that annoys me, and this is going to sound really picky and subjective, is the yellow '2' and 'j'* that are right next to each other at the bottom of the frame. They should be apart as they really distract me due to their shared colour. *At least I think it's a 'j'. Have you flipped the picture horizontally?

09-01-2006, 18:59	#16 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	I'll have a word with my 3 years old.....she should know better

09-01-2006, 19:56	#17 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	For a three year old the composition is excellent