Day Lily times two:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[Ohiogal]

1. Oh, gorgeous, Peggy.

I can’t decide which version I like better, the color or the B&W. Each one has its own unique interesting qualities. Maybe I lean a bit toward the bright yellow. It’s bright and cheery.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thanks so much, my dear Ohiogal!

I love these flowers and I just spotted this one today. It's late in the season for these, but it still happens!

So I wanted to do something different. And this is what I decided!

I like 'em both too, for different reasons. The yellow is bright and cheery, but the b&w shows off the details a bit better, I think.

[flamin lib]

3. Peggy you have outdone yourself!

Both versions are exquisite and it's hard to choose a favorite of the two. That said the subtlety of the black and white treatment is exceptional.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Oh my goodness, my dear flamin lib!

I'm thrilled that you like these so much. Your words carry a lot of weight with me!

Your thoughts about the B&W are especially appreciated. I did think a bit before I did the post-processing. I was very pleased with how it turned out.

Thank you again!

[MichaelSoE]

5. Nicely done.

I prefer the B&W.

No, the full color.

But then again, the B&W draws attention to the detail without the distraction of the bright yellow.

Oh, the vibrancy of the yellow really grabs me.

This is worse than trying to pick a winner in the monthly contest.

I recuse myself

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Wow, thank you so much, my dear MichaelSoE!

You made me smile!

I feel your dilemma and I understand it.

No need to recuse yourself! Enjoy them both for their individual qualities, which I think is what you're doing!