While the color is, in this one image, indeed enjoyable, and I do admit that, from an artistic point of view, the added color takes away from the simple, stark textural value of a well composed scene. When the monochrome is already exceptional let it be!
Here, color definitely adds “prettiness“ I admit. Indeed, this maneuver can be a shortcut to eruptive emotions. So yes, for sure, Antonio, for wowing friends about one’s romantic vacation, nothing beats a color-soaked postcard!
but just because we can switch on the colored lights, doesn’t mean it enhances the image esthetics! In fact, to me there’s a paradox: a durable monochrome risks being converted to a fast-food eye-candy “fix”!
Don’t we want, instead, our Art to withstand the test of time and the ravages of taste and quirks of fashion cycles.
The monochrome is already timeless art. It’s more cerebral and will outlast the fiery “Pizazz” of the merely sentimental color!
Just my opinion, just for this unique monochrome image! So take it as a point of view. I didn’t receive this wisdom from Mount Sinai!
Asher
