B/W trial

[litenphrame]

Hello all, I said once I settled a few things I would post a shot or two. Here I have a photo that I converted to B/W. Can you share with me some pointers on composition and shading. I'm still experimenting and would like to hear about your perspective. Thanks for contributing.

Twisted B/W • LightPortal Photography

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to 'pimp' my site. I thought this would post only the photo, but obviously I was wrong. Forgive me, please. I will work on inserting posts. Don't let it prevent you from commenting on this photo as I would like your input. Again, Thank you for contributing.

Canon T3
1/250 @ f5.6
18 mm focal length
ISO 200
lens EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.0 AF IS

[Krusty79]

It helps us if you say what you wanted to convey on your shot. If you wanted to show the rusty, aged object, then I think the color version does a better job of that because I can see more detail. I think the B&W version loses some impact because you have a dark subject against a relatively bright background.

[flytyer57]

It also helps to post the pictures here as I (and I'm sure I'm not alone) rarely open links.