A Winter's Etching

This is probably way busy for most, but for me this is a highly graphical image which I seem to prefer in my style of photography. I was drawn to the slight arc at the bottom of the snow field and the many lines formed in branches and the the snow.

I converted this to b&w using channel mixer and then used color balance to dial in the tonal values. I've never used color balance w/ b&w yet, it seemed to do the trick though. Anyone else use that w/ their b&w?

Taken in the Eastern Sierra.

5d 24-105

Really like how the lines fill the entire scene here, Cory. I do not do any B&W shooting or conversions, so I would have no input on your process method, other then to say I do like the over all look.

incredible details. I like these types of shots, reminscent of William Neill's Yosemite work.

Works for me Cory
The B&W conversion looks solid to me.

Cory,

Beautiful winter scene, I really like the snow covered details and this compact view. I'm a little uncertain about the snow at the bottom, but definately see the attraction the the arc in the snow. Wonderful image.

Lon

this is lovely !! I like the BW treatment !!

Thanks guys!

Cory, I also love the lines, and B/W conversion. Excellent.

Thanks Edward!

Cory, this is nice, and a great example of applying a high contrast effect to a scene that works well. Classic!