Hi Al, again an awesome image of a magnificent scene in a perfect composition! This time, I would prefer the original, with the rich colors. The tones of okra and ink blue complement each other in such a dramatic way, making the threat of the arriving storm palpable. The lovely colors of the rainbow in the foreground also inevitably get lost in the B&W conversion.   Posted: 07/08/2025 09:00:35

Hi Al. What a beautiful location for photography. I share Kirsti's preference for the color version over the b/w. The complimentary blues and yellow/orange tones highlight the natural features of the canyon. Although you mentioned that the sky's color isn't entirely accurate, I find the deep blue stormy sky quite effective. It adds a dramatic mood that enhances the image. I'm a bit surprised that with an aperture of f/19, the original photo doesn't show more DOF. Regarding the b/w version, I think it works overall, but the sharpening applied in PP gives it somewhat of a harsh texture. For me, I prefer a smoother, natural look, so reducing the clarity and sharpening would help soften the edges.   Posted: 07/10/2025 13:07:33

Hi Al. In this I differ a bit. I like the B&W version a little better. The color version is certainly dramatic, but still there is something in the B&W version that speaks to me.

I agree with Barbara - the B&W version looks heavily (to my eye) over sharpened. I chose to play with the original in PS 2025, converting to monochrome, adjusting the color sliders and also a crop to remove some of the sky. Your thoughts?

Thanks very much for sharing it with us.   Posted: 07/19/2025 01:49:08