My son B&W

[hoppershaun]

Just wanted to get opinions of the B&W conversion of this shot of my son. Do you think it needs altering in any way? Maybe more contrast? Thanks for any opinions.

[sheila3]

First let me say that your son is absolutely beautiful! And what an awesome picture. Those eyes are spot on! As for contrast I think it is beautiful as is because you are drawn into the eyes. Thanx for sharing!

[Laurenbiz]

I beg to differ that he is in B/W, as he appears to just be a grayscale version of a color photo.

Here is a great DPS article about converting an image to B/W: How to Convert Color Digital Images into Black and White Ones

[hoppershaun]

Originally Posted by Laurenbiz

I beg to differ that he is in B/W, as he appears to just be a grayscale version of a color photo.

I guess your right about it being grayscale, but I tend to think of grayscale and b&w images to be the same really.

[monday]

Awesome picture! I don't think you should do anything besides frame it and hang it. Thanks for sharing!

[mcanseco]

looks perfect!

[carlyfan]

It is a beautiful picture of a beautiful baby. I do think it could be improved though.

I'm new to PP myself, but here's what a quick levels fix would do. I'm sure others could do much better. I can take it down if you want.




In any case, great photo! Good job!
Lisa

[kristenh]

i think it's a great photo and i love what Lisa did to it.

[Photologyst]

What a cutie! And those eyes. . .


You could play with duo-tones and darkening up the photo for a more dramatic effect. However, you may find that for a baby, the soft look works.

[hoppershaun]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I like the changes that Lisa made but still not sure tho because I think it starts to lose the soft look of the shot that I wanted.