"Cock-A-Doodle Doo"

I was fairly satisfied with the original in color, but I think it makes for an exceptional

B&W. Thanks for any observations and let me know which you prefer! The Larger

preview is loaded with detail.

Much better at the 'Larger' size. Nice mood and b/w tone, effective use of the fence line.

Very good photo. congrats...

 

 

Mark, the B&W choice was a good one. This one sings. It has a beautiful quality to it. I would be very happy if it were mine.

Thanks Les, Bob and Jeff. Well here we go again, Jeff. When I finished my conversion, I soaked in the full screen view for some time, trying to visualize the image as a large print matted and framed. I hate to say, but I really felt this is one of my absolute best pieces in some time. I had a stinking suspicion that if I shared it on P.N, our classmates would pooh, pooh it's merits (with the exception of a few who have an eye for art). I have come to know that flash before substance gets ratings. It is always good to hear from those that can take a real critics view at something and come away with the same impressions as mine. I think this is as 7/7 as anything in my collection. Maybe, on the other hand, we don't know diddly about what makes a good photo. I actually enjoy appreciating something that is not on a mass popularity list, makes me feel exceptional somehow. Thanks again for the comments!

Mark, I don't know where to start, other than I agree completely with your sentiments. I, for one, am delighted that you continue to post your images. I both learn from and gain great pleasure from your work. If you get around to printing this one, I would happily pay you for a copy.

This one's simply great! Lovely composition and detail of tones and textures!! This one's going straight into my favourites!!

 

Best regards,

 

Vamsi Krishna

This is one of the best so far that you've presented us with and frankly, what more needs to be said. Impressive work.

Thank you Vamsi and Ton. Ton, I thought this one would work for you. It really makes sense to convert this even though I am ecstatic about the color version. Thanks!

"...even though I am ecstatic about the color version"

 

We all have our faults. We'll entice you to enter the black zone yet ;-)))

I agree with Ton. This is simply one of your best yet. The image literally glows with a full range of B&W tones. You've captured a mood here, and the viewer can almost feel like they can step into the scene. Very nicely done! I don't often prefer B&W to color, but in this instance I do. :-) BTW, congratulations on the birth of your (son??).....I read somewhere......did I remember correctly?