First B&W Conversion

[Nori]

Hello everyone.

First photo I share, and was wondering how is my B&W conversion. Do you thing I need to do something to make it better??? Any other critiques are welcome..

Thanks in advance
Nori


EXIF:
Nikon D5000
Shutter: 1/320
Aperture: f4.8
ISO: 500
Focal length: 120mm

[RLucas]

I actually really like it! The composition is nice. It's not the standard portrait you see all the time. I like the conversion as well. The only thing I would probably do is a curves adjustment on her face. It looks just a bit too gray for my taste, so I would ramp up the mid tones just a bit, but other than that, it is quite nice!
Nice first share btw! Can't wait to see more from you!

[MrJones]

when taking a B&W photo, I always take the contrast to the edge and then back it up till I'm satisfied.
your edit seems a bit grayish and flat because it lacks a strong black and a strong white.
I took your photo and bumped up the contrast, added some sharpness as it felt a bit soft and this is what came out:

[RLucas]

Originally Posted by MrJones

when taking a B&W photo, I always take the contrast to the edge and then back it up till I'm satisfied.
your edit seems a bit grayish and flat because it lacks a strong black and a strong white.
I took your photo and bumped up the contrast, added some sharpness as it felt a bit soft and this is what came out:

This! Nice work Mr.Jones!

[Nori]

Hi Luke, thanks for your words. I guess is not bad for my first portrait photoshoot? ... I will try the curve adjustment next time. And definitely will be posting more pics...

Take care

[Nori]

Mr. Jones I'm glad you commented on the pic, reading your critiques I have notice you don't like gray in b&w pics (for obvious reasons). I was concern on overexposed the subject but I see it works out very nicely...

Thanks!

[Nori]

Originally Posted by MrJones

when taking a B&W photo, I always take the contrast to the edge and then back it up till I'm satisfied.
your edit seems a bit grayish and flat because it lacks a strong black and a strong white.
I took your photo and bumped up the contrast, added some sharpness as it felt a bit soft and this is what came out:

Mr. Jones I follow your suggestions and this is what i got... Thanks!