False Color vs. Black and White Infrared

[jon.oman]

I processed the attached images in two different ways. The first one has all of the processing of the second image, but a B&W layer was added. Which works best for this image?

#1

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#2

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[Butlerkid]

For me, the second image really pops. This water pattern is much more decernable. NICE!

Perhaps the B&W just lacks enough contrast to bring out the separate elements of the scene....

 

[Kiwi Geoff]

I agree with Karen on this, the first one is a bit too flat IMHO.

 

[610nm]

I agree with Karen about the contrast of the second image. The first image imparts more of a 'loneliness' feeling to me, which may be nice also. So both are nice, but I guess I like #2 in this case.

 

[jon.oman]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll look into doing a higher contrast B&W, but I noticed that as I increased the contrast, I lost detail......

 

[jon.oman]

Okay, as per suggestion, I increased the contrast for the B&W version of the image. I actually increased the contrast by 100% in Photoshop CS5. How does this look?

High Contrast:

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The non-B&W Version:

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[Butlerkid]

I really think the increased contrast improved the first image!

That said, I still prefer #2, but now they are both very nice!

 

[610nm]

Same here

 

[nextelbuddy]

Iove that second one. Everything pops so well.

 

[jon.oman]

Thanks everyone!

 

[polseszczyk]

Both nice. But the color just works better for me.

Samuel