Chicago Train Yard

[ChicagoT]

My thoughts are that the image is not level & over exposed

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[n_mazur]

I thought that the exposure was fine, but the contrast wasn't nearly enough, not for b&w (in my opinion). I hope you don't mind, but I touched it up in levels then a little further in curves and came up with this:

[ChicagoT]

Im just learning curves, and I really like what you have done. Thanks for showing me an example!

[n_mazur]

not a problem. I have to admit that I just used one of the pre-set curves modes in Photoshop Elements 6. It's a basic s-curve, but it's the best place to start for improving contrast. Then you just fiddle around with it a little to change midtones and what not.