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Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:48 am**

I was browsing through my raw collection when I thought I would try to have a go at converting some into b&w.

C&C and suggestions are appreciated.

EDIT : edited #2 abit as per suggestions
EDIT2 : added another version :roll:

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:15 am**

the second pic has more character to it. If I was to be really nitpicky, which I am

, I'd probably try a few more shots with the cigarette being lit while he's inhaling, one with the ash trail being a bit longer, etc.

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:59 am**

First one appears a little soft but the second is on the money Abel. Maybe a tad more contrast. Well done. Cheers, Mick

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:01 pm**

Agree on the contrast boost for #2

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:29 pm**

Added the version of #2 with more contrast, I think I might have overdone it abit though. Tell me what you think. :wink:

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:08 pm**

Abel, I think you could even go with a little more but the second post is an improvement. Cheers, Mick

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:23 pm**

Thanks for the suggestion. Played with it some more and tried going for the dark noisy look. Not sure which one I Like more between the 2.

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:54 pm**

Last one with the noise and increased contrast gives more of a character feel, and more closer look to B&W film

B&W portraits