Monochrome or Color?

Monochrome or color?  This image was previously shared in color and I was curious as to how it would look in black and white.  It is in the Monochrome Madness gallery that will be posted later today on Leanne Cole PHOTOGRAPHY blog.  Let me know if you have a preference to the  monochrome or color version and why!

mcdowell mountain sonoran preserve dusted with snow
McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve dusted with snow

 

The Desert in Monochrome

A saguaro cactus standing tall along the Lost Dog Trail in the McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve. One of my images from New Year’s Day of the desert. The cloud covered sky was gray and dull, converting this image to monochrome gave it more life. In the distance you can just see one of the peaks of the McDowell Mountains with snow.  My image can also be seen in the Monochrome Madness gallery on Leanne Cole PHOTOGRAPHY blog.  As my blog title says, different isn’t wrong, it’s just different,  this image of the desert in monochrome is different for me as I usually shoot vibrant colors and macro.

saguaro at mcdowell mountain sonoran preserve
Saguaro Cactus in the McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve – Click on the image to purchase a print.