Winter b&w

The tallgrasses this winter seem to have an extra orangish coloration that goes beyond the typical bronze and golden colors. I've compared some colors to the last couple of years and there is a noticeable difference. Not that anyone maybe besides myself really cares about that stuff, but I will be interested is seeing what some biologist say when I get together with them in the next month or so talking about the flinthills.

That doesn't have much bearing on a b&w conversion so I decided to give it a try with somewhat of a different view of the hills besides the often shot long sloping flat topped view which I have my share of. This was worked up using Nik Silver Effects Pro.

I really like this, Brad. You did a great job on the BW conversion.

Nice shot Brad...The black and white conversion really lends to the image. I like the definition it gives to the hills in the background.

Love the BW conversion Brad. The hills really are standing out. Thanks for sharing.

Two thumbs up!! This is one that should go in your Kansas portfolio.

I think this is a great B&W! I usually prefer a bit less brightness in the highlights, but great image. I gotta try silver effect pro now...

Layer upon layer of b/w perfection! Great work!

That's great Brad! I really like the layers in the foreground and the details/texture on the hills. This is one for the wall for sure!

I'd be interested in hearing what the biologist say about the color in the grass this year...it has seemed to be a very strong orange this year.

Great shot and wonderful B/W conversion.

I might even like a pano crop, eliminating the darker stubble in the FG and focusing on the layers of bare white, trees, then hills. This is just beautifully done!

This is incredibly beautiful, Brad. Nice work, as always.

This is just super, Brad. The Silver Effects gives it a unique feel, but the underlying image is the bigger reason I like this so much. I agree with Angela that cropping the bottom might yield an even stronger image.