i like that it is tonal. No one colour dominates, they blend superbly. However I find the door handle (?) in the bottom left distracting. Can you crop this or do you prefer it this way? Either way, nice photos!
Always details and personal preference... The ear in the first is a little distracting, but I prefer the expression vis-à-vis the style of portrait. So for me the b&w would be the choice... maybe the 'model' prefers colour ; ) Casey .
i like BW pics...it is nostalgic, captures well the essence of the moment & most of all...timeless ! i wouldn't be kidding myself giving a technical feedback on the pic ;-) you know better !! and i almost forgot the most important reason...she shows o...
But not so much for the B&W vs color. It has more to do with composition and lighting. The eye is drawn to the face, jawline, nose and lock of hair. Then the arm and clenched hand provide balance. The color photo is good, but lacks the better composit...
I was not sure how to choose between the two original shots but that problem has beed sidelined. How to choose between these two-there goes the rest of my day!
I would have preferred better details. For example, the drapes as it bridges between the two contrasting extremes. Just my opinion though... Beautiful and simplistic composition thus highlighting the subject. Owh... beautiful subject too!!!
I tend to agree that the b/w is more artistic, and the color version is more natural or more human. Depending on your preference for more artistic or more natural approach the choice differs... Final score so far b/w 13 to color 7