This, to me, is certainly a dramatic photograph. Looking at this version and the original I believe you have really pulled the best from the image for this version. The color one is good in and of itself, this monochrome version is even better to my eye.

I like how you used the contrast to give the image a real sense of life. I also very much like how you framed the geyser with the foreground vegetation. It gives me a sense of depth for the image. I cannot think of any suggestions for improvement.

I would be very willing to hang this one on a wall in my office given some changes to the theme of my decoration. A very nice image Adrian - thank you for sharing it with us.   Posted: 04/05/2021 13:31:42

Hi Adrian! A strong impressive image! I have just been watching a television documentary on winter in Yellowstone, so this was a special treat. I made an experiment with lower contrast, a bit more like the tones in the very beautiful original, but it lost much of the drama, and also the crisp frost on the fir trees in the background.   Posted: 04/07/2021 06:17:08

This is a beautiful image- much more dramatic in B&W. I think it could be improved by cropping out the small tree on the right. This would give a little less center weight andmake the picture more dynamic and would emphasize the movement ofd the steam.   Posted: 04/13/2021 21:03:34

You have really emphasized geyser very well with your conversion, Adrian. I would love to go there in the winter. I feel that if the foreground had just a little less drama that would lead my eye to the geyser, without distraction. Thanks for an intriguing image.   Posted: 04/15/2021 16:18:11