Which version is better?

[alexf]

I am trying to decide which one looks better (street scene in Miami Beach).

#1 closer to the original but with some cloning out of stuff. The original RAW was dark due to light contrast on a dark (tree canopy) street. Some curves and USM done.

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#2 cropped and some more cloning

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#3 B&W treatment

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[dmwphoto]

I like the 3rd version best Alex

 

[Getson]

I like the second one best.

 

[Jetta32696]

I'll go with #3 as well... You should check out Daniel Diaz's BW conversion - I think it could work wonders with this image.

 

[alexf]

I'll go with #3 as well... You should check out Daniel Diaz's BW conversion - I think it could work wonders with this image.

Is used Channel Mixer. Do you have a link to Diaz's?