Does this seascape work in B & W

[missyinmuskoka]

I was asked to submit a B & W landscape for an internal competition at my local camera club. I love landscapes but I am not a good judge whether they work in B & W or not. If you have anything to say good or bad, I would really appreciate the feedback. Thanks in advance,

[Marko]

Hi Missy - I like this overall but it's missing something for me tonally - it might be both overall contrast and some selective contrast boosting. Hope that may help.

[aubintbay]

Works for me! I like the curve of the rocks and the misty water along shore. Don't much care for that little rock island on the horizon though....its take away from the view imo.

[missyinmuskoka]

Thank you guys. Marko... after brushing in some selective contrast it really made quite a difference. Thank you for your guidance. Aubintbay, I agree with your comment about the rock. It does take my eye away but I am having trouble cloning it out without evidence being left behind. I will keep trying... UGGHHH!

[Marko]

We love to see new versions if you feel like posting them

[missyinmuskoka]

I am still trying to figure out a way to clone out the distracting rocks but am not doing too good :(. Here is what I have with your suggestions Marko. Thanks for asking

[Marko]

To my eye this version is an improvement!

[ewaizel]

Love the general feeling....

[AcadieLibre]

I like it and think it works in B&W well in the second shot.