Critique B&W - Trent Bridge (2)

[Elines]

Right ..... still working on B&W conversions and with this one I am 95% there in knowing how to apply the technique and I will be running out of excuses if people make criticisms I agree with

I took it with my RAW camera (so no excuses re starting point) and I am happy with the composition.

But - as always - happy to receive constructive criticism and comments

 

[ancient_mariner]

The sun's reflection on the stand is great - you've brought that out really well. The sky just seems a little flat and lets the image down, though I wonder if that's this monitor? If it were mine I might crank the contrast and/or drop exposure a bit, even at the risk of losing detail.

 

[Elines]

The sun's reflection on the stand is great - you've brought that out really well. The sky just seems a little flat and lets the image down, though I wonder if that's this monitor? If it were mine I might crank the contrast and/or drop exposure a bit, even at the risk of losing detail.

The sky isn't the best - I agree - can give it another go - thanks

 

[Elines]

This one probably goes too far but I did it just because I can (and it took me much less time than my first version in post 1)

 

[ancient_mariner]

Now THAT is better! I like the crop you've chosen more too, except for the leaning tower/distortion, but as for B&W, on this rather bright monitor that looks great.

 

[Elines]

Now THAT is better! I like the crop you've chosen more too, except for the leaning tower/distortion, but as for B&W, on this rather bright monitor that looks great.

Thanks very much for that - will keep plugging away

 

[ancient_mariner]

Looks much better this afternoon on my balanced work monitor too - nice going.

 

[Elines]

Looks much better this afternoon on my balanced work monitor too - nice going.

Thanks - also glad you clarified as I wasn't sure if a bright monitor was good or bad