I'm not a fan of the B&W in picmonkey either - it makes things look washed out - but if you tweak the contrast in it and use one of the effects (like dusk, or urbane) then fade the effect a bit - you can get some pretty cool b&w's.
@pwallis
I agree with things looking washed out. I'll keep your tips in mind, although you're obviously much more adventurous in your processing, and patient than I. :)
Thanks Mary!
I agree with things looking washed out. I'll keep your tips in mind, although you're obviously much more adventurous in your processing, and patient than I. :)