I would, without a doubt, say that the Black and White image works better for me, Ganesh. While the color image is beautiful, the colors vivid and lively, it is too literal for me. the ephemeral nature of the creature in the BW image, the transparency in its wings, the mystery of the undergrowth, the tones, all work poetically for me. The BW image has a
fragility that is very compelling.
i would look at the BW image for many hours. the color image? i would stare at it, whistle, say wow, and maybe move on
A lovely dilemma, but BW a hands down winner for me.
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