Friday Fit Challenge 7/8 "The Black and white Challenge"

[EliodA]



I'm unsure if this will make things much easier or much harder.

Just what I was thinking.

This is likely going to be more a photography challenge than a fit challenge.

 

[Caustic Man]

This is likely going to be more a photography challenge than a fit challenge.

My thoughts precisely. This often seems to be the case in FCs. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Or is there?

 

[archibaldleach]

Cool idea.

 

[EFV]



This is likely going to be more a photography challenge than a fit challenge.

I think it has already been established that great photography often plays a part in both thumb count in the WAYWRN thread, and in the FC's. OTOH, with B/W photography, I think you can get away with poorer picture quality, since it always looks a bit more "arty".

 

[EliodA]



My thoughts precisely. This often seems to be the case in FCs. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Or is there?

I think it has already been established that great photography often plays a part in both thumb count in the WAYWRN thread, and in the FC's. OTOH, with B/W photography, I don't hunk you can get away with poorer picture quality, since it always looks a bit more "arty".

Nothing wrong with that. To paraphrase @Claghorn, I'd rather look at a great pic of a mediocre fit, than a mediocre pic of a great fit.

 

[Caustic Man]

Nothing wrong with that. To paraphrase @Claghorn , I'd rather look at a great pic of a mediocre fit, than a mediocre pic of a great fit.

I agree, there is nothing wrong with it. However I completely disagree with Clags. Reverse that order and you've got my point of view to a T.

 

[bienluienapris]

Couple of pictures taken this evening, i don't know which one could be the best entry...

The first one is more artistic, with cinema reference



The other one is more traditional, it's about the outfit. (this is my entry)

 

[barrelntrigger]

I think this challenge is all about the fit. If your fit is off, its gonna look like crap regardless how well you've matched the patterns and etc.

 

[Koala-T]

Couple of pictures taken this evening, i don't know which one could be the best entry...

The first one is more artistic, with cinema reference



The other one is more traditional, it's about the outfit.

The second one kind of makes you look like you are getting ready to strangle your 7th hooker in 1976. I like it. No offense. Maybe I read too much Stephen King.

 

[barrelntrigger]

The second one kind of makes you look like you are getting ready to strangle your 7th hooker in 1976. I like it. No offense. Maybe I read too much Stephen King.

He writes about hooker stranglers? That's not whorer!

 

[chogall]

So disappointed. I was expecting to see some Yakuza styles.

Black and white photos? pfft.

 

[archibaldleach]



Nothing wrong with that. To paraphrase @Claghorn, I'd rather look at a great pic of a mediocre fit, than a mediocre pic of a great fit.

I agree. My lack of photography skill is one reason I post fewer pictures and do more general discussion.

 

[archibaldleach]



I think this challenge is all about the fit. If your fit is off, its gonna look like crap regardless how well you've matched the patterns and etc. 

True. I also think B&W photography adds a mix of opportunities and challenges. Some things like awesome in B&W and other things not so much. Lower contrast looks may be tougher to pull off in B&W.

 

[barrelntrigger]

So disappointed. I was expecting to see some Yakuza styles.

Black and white photos? pfft.

Has anyone done it, yet?

 

[in stitches]



I'm unsure if this will make things much easier or much harder.

Harder. I just went on my phone and altered a handful of pics to black and white and for the most part it takes away. Not because it highlights fit issues, but rather, if you are playing with color contrasts and subtle color and pattern matching, you are losing out when you go to black and white.

I think a simple fit with a darker suit, a crisp white shirt and a solid tie, will have the best shot here at looking great in black and white.

My thoughts precisely. This often seems to be the case in FCs. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Or is there?

I think for the vast vast majority, the best fit/entry wins the FC. Good photo or not. Just based of my personal recollection.

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In any case, great idea, TV. You should submit and entry tho.