Three versions of agave plant:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

First, the original in color:



Second, the photo in B&W:



Third, the photo in sepia:




Which one is your favorite?

[secondwind]

1. Black and white... always gives more depth and strength to a photo

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thanks so much, my dear secondwind! I agree with you.

[KT2000]

2. the first one

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thanks very much, my dear KT2000! I love that one too, but the others show me what I can do.

Being able to learn how to express myself with photo editing makes me very happy. I really enjoy learning and growing.

[Budi]

5. #1 original color green. The sepia is one to pause on.

The light in those photos is beautiful.

Excellent & rare 'eye' you have.
I was told that when taking photos, "light is everything".
It certainly is with these 3.

Beautiful & thanks 👍

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Wow, my dear Budi! Thank you so much.

I guess I've always had the 'eye.' I'm so used to seeing things this way that I don't consider it rare at all. It's my normal, everyday experience.

I'm lucky.

Thank you again!

[yonder]

7. I'm a sucker for b&w but in this case, the first one.

Very nice.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks for your lovely comments, my dear yonder! I rather like the first one too...

But I created the others out of that one, so I love them as well.

[Pobeka]

8. B&W is my favorite

It adds more detail to the top of the center bud, which makes it a little more real looking IMHO.

As was said above, nice light in this image.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks for your great critique, my dear Pobeka!

It's rather overexposed (I'm still learning the camera). I think the B&W does show more detail.

Really appreciate your critique.

[lark]

11. Color, by far.

I love the bright yellow edges, gives it so much more dimension.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you, my dear lark!

The bright yellow edges make me happy! I'm very glad you like my photo.

[Bristlecone]

13. I like the color. TY for the pics and fun

[George McGovern]

14. Black and white's my favorite Peggy. Brings out details in the leaves better. Nice Close-up!

And what camera is this you're still learning? Thanks

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thanks, dear George!

I’m learning an Olympus camera. I don’t remember which model, but I do remember it’s mirrorless. Andy is teaching me the fine points for that and for post processing. It’s fun!

[AndyS]

15. The B&W for me. This plant really lends itself to that medium.

The soft curves and subtle shading give it a dimensional feeling.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Thanks, Andy! I sure understand.

Thanks for the rec!

[IcyPeas]

16. the color one. It has so many colors in it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thanks so much, my dear IcyPeas!

There are a lot with the color image.

Thanks for having a look!