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Yes color helps tell a richer story here. The relationship between bridge structure and the tangle of plastic netting tells a clear story in color but is less clear in BW. If (in BW) I went with a very light value on the netting it would balance it more but still the story and relationship of the forms is still not as clear, so I left the tones as shot. I agree the color works best here. Thanks for your wonderful insights! By the way - I love what Erl has done in the images just above mine. I am exploring the mix of BW and color too, such as this below:

M(240)-P 75/2.5 An interesting exercise. I find the strong emphasis of BW in these forums surprising. I believe (IMHO) that both are equal in power, but are very dependent on the subject and story that is being told.

M(240)-p 75/3.5

What the U.S. Navy thinks a happy Nuclear submarine sailor looks like. Mess hall on the USN Nautilus. M240 CV40/1.2

Batalha Monastery M240-P 21/3.4

M240 CV 10/5.6 Portugal

Hills M9-P CV40/1.2

Thank you. Your appreciation matters much.

Tower? Stairs? Both! The well of the Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal M(240)-P CV 10/5.6

HOT! Great Sand Dunes, CO. M(240)-P CV 10/5.6

M9-P 21/3.4 Rockefeller Ctr. NYC

Harakiri! M(240)-P CV40/1.2

At the airport M(240)-P 50/1.4

M(240)-P CV40/1.2 NYC

Porto M(240)-P 28/2.8