Little Student

[F8&Bthere]

I am only looking for comments on the black and white conversion here. Not interested in opinions on focus or composition. I kind of like the high contrast, old photo look (like it was shot by dad's five dollar kodak), but I am curious if others would rather see the shadows opened up more. Too dark?

[kat]

Maybe just a bit more lightness to the piano, to see that structure just a bit and the desks on the right. Hmm..I'd have to see it both ways though..lol. You should see how many versions of one photo I get before I decide.

The little one looks thouroughly amused at standing up on the desk!

[Marko]

The shadows do look like they can use more "opening up" imo.

[F8&Bthere]

Thanks folks! Now it's just a matter of deciding whether I do localized adjustments or global. I'll play with it a bit and see what I come up with.

[F8&Bthere]

How's this? Better?

[Marko]

The blacks are better here but some of the whites in the clothing have now gone greyer.

[F8&Bthere]

you're right. localized it is! thanks!