B&W Converson WWYD

[scootermcq]

So, I have never really been thrilled with any B&W conversions I have done. I would be interested in throwing out my ugly mug to see what other people come up with.

Here is the color version:


My take on a B&W conversion:


A full sized image to play with may be downloaded here:

http://www.capturesbymcq.com/WWYD/me.jpg

Now if you rock the conversion, I will of course be picking your brain... but it should be fun to see everyone's takes on this shot.

[autofocus]

Done on my uncal'd laptop...slightly warm toned

[windrider86]

always up for an easy challenge. Great photo so start out with might i say.
I use Silver Efex for 99% of my conversions and then fine tune with dodge and burn. Cloned the background stuff out and then used the patch tool for a few spots

[rspears]

always up for an easy challenge. Great photo so start out with might i say.
I use Silver Efex for 99% of my conversions and then fine tune with dodge and burn. Cloned the background stuff out and then used the patch tool for a few spots

Michelle nailed it

[sk66]

Here's my version working from the small color here. Basically a PS B&W conversion (adjusted by ind. color) then duplicated layer> Shadows/highlights>masking/opacity...That's it.

I noticed you did a sepia tone...instead of that I offer a "hand tint" version. Just pasted the color version over the B&W and reduced opacity.

[edbayani]

Here is my edit.

[scootermcq]

Some really great conversions here!

Ed, would you mind taking us through your conversion?

[edbayani]

Hi Scott, I simply used the Adjustments, Shadows/Highlight to lighten some of the shadows then added a blank layer on top and clicked the color picker and chose black with a slight tinge of red and filled the layer. Changed the blending mode of that layer to color and adjusted with the hue and saturation when I found it too warm. Flattened.