Havana after a downpour, Cuba, December 2016
Every month, Paula is featuring a “before and after” (colour versus monochrome) challenge. A great topic for me. I love black and white images but I am often torn between colour and black & white. They each have their advantages, and I usually want both!
The reflection shot was taken near the yellow star (small) on this Google map
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 January 2017
Part of B&W Sunday
Travel with Intent 
Colour is here the only good choice!
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I absolutely adore these photographs. No matter whether its B&W or color you’ve captured a time in an islands history. They are creative and quite historic. Priceless images …
Isadora 😎
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Love these reflections 🙂
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What a gorgeous pair? I wonder what the air smells like after the rain in Havana? Really gorgeous images of an almost empty street. Thank you very much, Debbie. I am very glad that you like the challenge. I was going to ask which rendition you liked best, but I have my answer above. Colour it is.
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I have to say, I didn’t really notice a post-rain smell, I have to say
Yes, the challenge means I can be indecisive and show both versions!
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A different message conveyed by each.
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Absolutely. I love the colours in this one – more cheerful
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I am not a fan of B&W but I do some photos for mood. In the two photos above I would pick colour.
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I’m definitely pro-colour on this one. But black and white can show off texture and mood (as you highlight) and keep the viewer occupied for longer
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Love the timelessness of the monochrome, Debs! Was this taken far from Havana Vieja?
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No, this was along the Malecon close to the Russian Orthodox church. I’m looking for a map
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Map added to post!
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Oh, OK!
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