I usually go with one image a day, but I thought Since these two shots are of the same subject, yet look totally different, it might be interesting to see color vs black and white, First, let me say the color shot actually makes no sense to the trained eye of a machinist, but to a layman like myself, it looked perfect. The set of bits on the right were sitting a short distance from this machine, so I decided they must be used on that machine and I proceeded to place them there. I was pretty far into the shot when the owner walked by, and told me they have no relation to each other, but I was already committed at that point. The black and white was the first image I shot using old oil cans, but for some reason it did not work in color, so I abandoned the cans for the bits. Either way, I like both shots almost equally,but I really like the textures in the black and white.


I am a huge mono fan, but there seems to be more shadow in the colour version which gives it more depth. Nice job anyhow 🙂
Thats true, and thats because it was available light only,and the color version was with flashlights,so I had darkened the area more before I started.
A great lesson, love the black and white textures, MJ
Yes,I agree the b&w really has a gritty feel due to its texture.
Like them both and have to agree with you that texture is more visible on the b&w.. great job!
Thanks,machines can make good subjects.