Maple Patriarch

[tirediron]

It's definitely a matter of opinion; there's really not a lot of 'right' or 'wrong' in photography other than missed focus and cropped limbs. At the end of the day, it's your image, and the way you like it is the right way.

I wasn't trying to be confrontational, just curious as to your conclusion.

LOL - never thought you were; I was being completely sincere. I've had many images that I like the look of when processed a particular way, but most people seem to say, "You should do this or that" with it.", but I just can't see it.

 

[tirediron]

mapleguy2b by runnah555, on Flickr

Nice enough, but nowhere near the impact of the monochrome IMO.

 

[runnah]

Thanks. I always have such an internal battle of how to process a shot I really like. I always like to hear why people made certain choices when editing photos.

 

[Rick58]

I really like your tones on the last take. Great expression. It's a keeper.