The difference in architectural style between French and German speaking Switzerland is vast, and there’s no better example of the former than the Old Town of Geneva. Clearly influenced by the French, the old buildings look particularly stunning with the sunlight illuminating the lovely warm colours of the stone. My shot for this week’s challenge was taken through one of the old gates to the town. At least I think it must have been a gate at some point, I’m not quite sure!
Despite the beautiful colour of the stone, I was caught between the colour and black and white on this shot. So here is the other for comparison. Which is your favourite?
The colour one for sure!
Thanks for your opinion! Much appreciated 🙂 I do generally prefer shots in colour, but I like the dark and light contrast in the B&W too.
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Wow it’s hard to say. I prefer the color one but the b&w one just jumps out at you. Stunning – both of them!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked them both, I think each has its own merits.
Excellent response to the challenge – I’m all for the color shot!
Thanks Tina! I really appreciate the comment. I think the colour shot is winning so far!
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I love that you have shown the colored and black and white. It made me appreciate the architecture more. 🙂
I think it’s really interesting to see the same shot in colour and black and white. I’m going to try and do that more often. Thanks for stopping by!
You’re welcome.. 😉
I’m really glad I came across your blog. Love the photos. The geometry in them is amazing.
Thanks! I’m glad you noticed, I’m always looking for shots with some kind of symmetry or pleasing geometry. Also thank you for following, it’s much appreciated!
Without geometry all we’re left with is chaos! I’m glad you decide to be on the side of order!
Haha, that’s very true! Great minds think alike 🙂
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The colour shot has more texture and contrast IMHO – nice perspective.
Thanks bluebee! I think the color shot has definitely proved more popular. Good point on the texture, I hadn’t really thought about that! Thanks for stopping by.
Great shots Ben. Love the angle!
Thanks Declan! I love scouting around to find angles that aren’t quite so obvious, it’s great fun!
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