through the archway

processed from this shot:
http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/a-few-more/2014-02-03
any constructive criticisms very welcome as I found it hard to do and am not very used to shooting/processing in b/w

[Claire]

It looks softer in b&w don't you think? The background has a pencil sketch effect too; I like it

[kjbadger]

This is just beautiful

[Karin Hirsch]

Well done, I like the processing and the b&w

[Vega]

I like this a lot - almost looks icy. Very cool B&W ;)

[Lisa Poland]

Beautiful capture!

[David H.]

I like the repetition of the arches

[Lin]

The textures really stand out in this black/white one - I think you did a great processing job!

[Richard Hickey]

Gorgeous shot wit great perspective and textures.

[Andrew]

love the B&W more, great textures.

[Sophia Ziburtovicz]

I think you did very well. Your eye travels down the arched path because the path gets lighter and lighter in the distance. So, you have two things going for you as far as drawing the eye - the light and the archways receding into the distance.

[Graham Thresher]

Like the way that the viewer is led into the shot.

[Pete]

Looks good, Hazel

[Jonathan Darrell]

Interesting to compare this with the other one. Lovely textures.

[Nita]

Beautiful in B&W.

[Raye]

I love this! I am looking at b&w a lot these days because of the bookclub! The processing is awesome! I love the textures and the composition is wonderfully mysterious! FAV!

[Jo Henn]

Beautiful. Really draws my eye in. Such lovely textures.

[Hazel]

@sunraye

Raye, many thanks for the comment and fav. You've given me more confidence in my b/w abilities! I also read a piece about contrast in b/w so something else to try?!