There is a reason I maintain a list of "safety shot" locations and concepts for this project. Today is a good example of why it's necessary. I've been on a work-related problem conference call since 7:00 AM, and there is no end in site. Since the probability of getting outside for a photo today is near zero, I went to my "safety shot" list for some possible in-house shots. This one was taken in my basement just after noon today. The light from the ground-level window in the upper right provided the contrast I wanted for a (hopefully) interesting black and white conversion. I avoided the use of a flash since that would have destroyed the "deep dark basement" feeling. While there's no real story in the shot, I'm pleased with the overall results.
Post processing started with a high key filter in Topaz B&W FX. I then adjusted color sensitivity sliders, adaptive exposure, contrast, boost black, boost white, and protect highlights. A slight brightness/contrast adjustment and a sepia photo filter were added in PSE.
