black and white "Depth of Field" B&W version

Really well conceived image Mark. DOF is great. - Sean

Thanks Sean. The color versions of these grain shots are some of my favorites, but I never considered the conversion possibilities. When I pulled up the different channels, the image transformed into a greyscale of intense texture and form. The larger view brings out the detail!

Thanks for any thoughts. The Larger view brings out the detail.

Well, I looked at both versions and I really like the B&W best. The emphasis seems to be on the great textures. The color seems to distract me especially the blue sky. Darkening the sky would really draw the eye to the foreground in this version and really have a dramatic impact..

 

 

It looks very nice in B/W, exclusively sharp. By the way ... a great title :-)

Excellent. This is much more dramatic and interesting than the color version.

This is beautiful. I love the many tones and the composition. Outstanding.

Great tones and contrast. Very nice detail. Congrats! Katherine

Excellent B&W. Sharp with nice tone. Well done.

Mind blowing detail emphasised by the superb toning.

Simon

Thanks to all who commented. Many of the comments expressed a preference for the b&w version of this. I would have to agree. I actually witnessed these wheat fields being harvested today. It was like saying goodbye to some old friends. Until next year!

The detail in the large version is exceptional. Amazing what the digital format can capture- you brought it out especially well with the channel conversion. Another sweet shot.

 

Harry

Thanks Harry. The full res file is full of detail and looks pretty good up to 16X20. Just wondering if you know when Discover 2009 calendar is coming out. I am getting anxious to see all the images.

Love the title! I'm might use it in the future, hope you don't mind :-) Like Simon says, the tones on the wheat are very good.

Thanks Aaron for your recent visit. This is probably my favorite b&w image from my portfolio. The title is not copyrighted, so use it if you wish. I will have to get over to your neighborhood soon and see whats new!!