Hi Bruce,
A very nice monochrome image! What did you use for the monochrome conversion?   Posted: 01/09/2025 22:24:23

It does lend itself to B&W. I might suggest bringing down the white just a tad. I think it would show more detail in the peeling paint.   Posted: 01/09/2025 22:38:30

This is an excellent B&W. White whites (maybe a little too white), Black blacks and good grays. Composition is very good. A natural vertical. Top bricks are losing paint; Right side is door, landing, railing; bottom is stairs and supports and left is window, peeling bricks and beginning of staircase. Try dropping the white just a bit and see what happens.   Posted: 01/13/2025 22:53:56

I really like the story that you're telling here, Bruce. The conversion to mono is absolutely the right answer. The geometry of the door versus the windows and the structure of the stair and stoop are wonderful. The texture in the brick with the peeling paint is a very strong elements. I think the tones are very well handled. The subdued tones set the mood and give a great sense of scene. What a great way of turning an everyday scene into art!   Posted: 01/17/2025 03:27:26

By turning the photo into monochrome, you have successfully turned the photo into an art piece. The photo has told the story of the back door by itself.   Posted: 01/17/2025 13:36:34