Autumn Rains

Critiques are appreciated.

Damn! That's that best digital B&W I've ever seen!! Please elaborate on your technique!

Now this I like, detail, exposure, tones, and a good balance of water and stone.

Stephen and Sheldon, thanks for your comments. We had driven 100 miles to this place and I had forgotten my polarizer, so I was concerned about glare on the rocks. Waited til the sun dropped behind the hill and hoped for the best. The conversion to b&w was through desaturation to about 15% (can't remember exactly) and a touch of lightening on the midtones and hilights. That's about it. It's always a bit of trial and error for me because my PS knowledge is minimal.

Perfect exposure, Hanna... I love the abstract feel of this image...!!!

Thanks Brad. It's that time of year again, when the west coast gets its annual soaking.

As above - a really successful bit of b&w.

Very well done Hanna. Love the mood the black and white gives.

Very nice detail and grey tones.

I have always loved water falling among the stones and did many b&w on it, 5x7 work. This one seems a good big 5x7 plate. Excellent tones and composition.

Just about perfect. Exposure was just right and since there are no plants about, it's perfect for the b&w. I have to try this now!