If you were to follow Mike's suggestion, I would also suggest raising the shadows in the ceiling and the brick wall on the right to bring out more detail, and cropping to a square format. I think that could make a strong b&w image.I strongly prefer the color version but that's only because it's a personal preference. Which version do you prefer? I ask because that's the only thing that matters.
Consider cropping to exclude everything to the left of the closest pink column and everything beneath that column's shadow. Then convert to monochrome.
Yes, the color version (#1), if you were to convert to pure b&w. My suggestion would be to try to bring out more detail in the roof and wall than in #2, with the same level of overall contrast as (or maybe even just a wee bit more than) in #1.Thanks Bill. Looking at my 2 images, the roof is darker in my color version. Is that the one you think I should raise the shadows in?
Thanks for the advice. I will givee it a try but since I am traveling it might not be for a while.Yes, the color version (#1), if you were to convert to pure b&w. My suggestion would be to try to bring out more detail in the roof and wall than in #2, with the same level of overall contrast as (or maybe even just a wee bit more than) in #1.
Thanks for the suggestion. I tend to like a landscape orientation so I default to that when I should have cut ssome off. Better still I should have compose the image differently.If the image was mine I would convert it to pure contrasty B&W . And I would try some crops for a better composition as the left part doesn't add much to the image .