1st Post. Comments requested.

[yoyo123]

This past Friday I came across this ironic picture in Downtown Denver, Colorado. With the current political enviornment in the US, I couldn't resist taking a picture and modifying it in Photoshop. Please let me know what you think.

[Sebastian]

I like the potential messages, but can't help but think that it'd be stronger if you left all the color in, I jsut don't think the manipulation does anything to add to the image and instead makes it look gimmicky. I think it's strong enough on it's own to not require this sort of "enhancement."

[yoyo123]

I like the potential messages, but can't help but think that it'd be stronger if you left all the color in, I jsut don't think the manipulation does anything to add to the image and instead makes it look gimmicky. I think it's strong enough on it's own to not require this sort of "enhancement."

I see your point. Here is the orginal image with no modifications.
Do you like this one more?

[anew]

this is a good capture, and the original works best as it stands. the message is clear without the manipulation, so i personally would leave it as it is..........................perhaps bumping up the contrast might add to it. It could be my monitor, but the background seems a bit faded................

congrats on a clever pic and spotting a good opportunity!

cheers
anew.

[dadas115]

I think I would like this picture more if everything were in color. For some reason it looks overly processed to me. Nice irony by the way.

Greg

[mtb'n ski]

Nice shot... as for the color vs black and white I think it really depends what you are trying to go for... if you are trying to make an artistic shot with a message, I think the b/w version works better, if you are going for a more documentary shot i belive the color works better.

[justpaul]

I agree with the others about the color. If the shot had just the flags and not the sign, the contast of color symbol to b&w reality could represent a metaphor for false representation or perception. With the sign included, the statement no longer is there. Misrepresentation whether deliberate or not, would serve as an invitation, not a deterent. Then again, I probably am just rambling. Either way, I like it in color.

Paul