Spring Frenzy

I like both of these images but for me the bw is even more dramatic than the color version. I like this one a lot. Great work. Chet

John, This is wonderful! Your color version is a beautiful image but this b&w version works so nice for me. Really a wonderfully done conversion. Both version are excellent!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

The monochrome version puts all the emphasis on the lovely lines and textures and comp. It's always different to see flowers in B&W. Nice!

Nice perspective John, and enough of a tonal range to make an effective B&W conversion. Great work as always!

Color or B&W, this is an exceptional comp and very well developed image. I like this a lot.

The comp is super… and your processing to B/W creates entirely a different photo appealing to the eye in a way that cannot be compared to the color version. It is like comparing an exquisite meal rich with spices and aromas to a chocolate dessert… I like them both ...for different reasons.

Both images are great, John. This version is hands down the winner for me. Love the DOF and and the crisp, clean comp.

John my first reaction was '' I wonder what the color version looked like'' then I checked you created a link. I think I actually prefer the B+W which is unusual for me. I love the DOF, I notice you only used 5 files. I have found shots with this DOF benefit greatly from more shots otherwise I often get blurred areas in the finished image.

I wouldn't have thought of a B&W conversion of a flower shot but it sure works here ! Wonderful composition and dof .

Thanks so much for the feedback everyone! It helps a lot when experimenting.

Andrew, I goofed when answering Marylynne's question. I was answering loosely, and didn't delineate between focus stacking and focus blending. It's actually not a true focus stack, rather a focus blended image. I used the technique I detailed in an NPN article awhile back. It's sharp from front to back.

You would think this would look better in color but the b/w conversion works veryh well for this. I think the excellent clarity and focus makes this picture work so well.

I like both. I know you are going for a more low-key look here, but for me, the mono conversion looks just a little flat. I wonder how it would do with the contrast pumped up a bit?

This is one fine composition John ! Really like the composition and conversion ..... Great amount of detail too

This works well, I'd be hesitant to make a B&W of what must've been a vibrant scene.
Perhaps needs a touch more contrast or deeper blacks?

Stunning, this is an excellent conversion and, IMO, the B&W creates a nice mood.

I'd say your conversion worked great, John. There's a fine emphasis on the foreground flowers and enough detail and texture behind them to set the stage and keep the top half interesting.

I think the B&W conversion adds more drama to the scene John. I love the comp too. I agree with Doug and Morkel on adding a touch more contrast which I think would make the flowers pop more. Beautiful image in color or B&W.

John, I have really enjoyed seeing the B&W images that you have posted recently. This has a nice tonal range and the brightness of the flowers makes them leap in front of the viewer. As much as I like this I think I do prefer the color version in this instance - I think that's because color is the probably the primary reason that most of us are drawn to wildflowers.

Really like your b/w treatment of this image, John. The tonality gives the flowers and plants a nice delicate and even nostalgic feel to them in my opinion; quite different from the beautiful color image.

This is stunning. You had some crazy light here. The comp is fantastic, and I love the B&W application.

Very nice! I wouldn't think I'd prefer this over color, but I do.

Chris

Both are just great John and I like them for different reasons. Maybe the color version by a touch. Very nice tones and detail in this version and a wonderful comp. Very well done.

Fabulous!