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    Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

    Hi

    I've been playing with some shots I took at the weekend at the Bluebell Railway in Sussex, and I would like your opinion as to which you prefer / feel is most suitable!

    First up, cases... Sepia or mono?

    Bags and cases Sepia by mikep_eos, on Flickr


    Bags and cases B&W by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Second, colour or Sepia?

    Train in station by mikep_eos, on Flickr


    Train in station Sepia by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    And finally, a little bonus shot for you to enjoy - I quite like it just as it is!

    Carriage with steam by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    I await your comments, but I know what I prefer!

    Thanks, Mike.
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    #2
    Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

    Sepia all the way for me Mike, really suits the theme.
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      #3
      Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

      Sepia for me as well

      Tom

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        #4
        Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

        Sepia with just a very subtle white vignette
        David

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          #5
          Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

          Sepia for me.
          Colin

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            #6
            Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

            As others have said Mike, Sepia really suits the subject and I think the last shot is really atmospheric.

            Regards Paul

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              #7
              Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

              Mono for the first, sepia for the second.
              Concentrate on equipment and you'll take technically good photographs. Concentrate on seeing the light's magic colours and your images will stir the soul. - Jack Dykinga
              Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography- George Eastman

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                #8
                Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                Thanks Andy, Tom, David, Colin, Paul and Les.

                Interesting, as I thought Sepia would win hands down, and although the majority think Sepia is the way to go, Les prefers mono. Also, I had considered a vignette, but posted without it on purpose to see what comments I received.

                I'll be returning to The Bluebell Railway next month, so will take on board all I've learnt, and comments made.

                Thanks all, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Mike.
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                  #9
                  Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                  I like the suitcases in black and white. They seem to carry more detail. Any chance of seeing the second one in black and white?
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                    #10
                    Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                    Originally posted by DeeGee View Post
                    I like the suitcases in black and white. They seem to carry more detail. Any chance of seeing the second one in black and white?
                    Here you go...

                    Train in station B&W by mikep_eos, on Flickr
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                      #11
                      Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                      I prefer Bags in mono, the detail stands out better for me. But I wonder if I might actually prefer it in colour. Any chance?
                      I prefer In Station in sepia as it seems more atmospheric (and obviously evocative).
                      Steam is my favourite of the three.
                      Have to say they are all better than my last set on the Bluebell so
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                        #12
                        Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                        Both for me Mike.
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                          #13
                          Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                          Train in Station is better in sepia. Thanks for posting the black and white version.
                          Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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                            #14
                            Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                            Originally posted by AlexR! View Post
                            But I wonder if I might actually prefer it in colour. Any chance?
                            Just for you! Although I might be opening a can of worms here! lol


                            Bags and cases colour by mikep_eos, on Flickr
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                              #15
                              Re: Bluebell Railway - Colour, B&W or Sepia?

                              Thanks Alex, Stephen and Di.

                              An interesting set of preferences! I guess what I've learnt is that we're all different, and as long as I like the shot, everything's OK!

                              Cheers, Mike.
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