That worked very well, Jaap.

The HDR conversion to B & W, that is.

As I didn't read your accompanying narrative at first. Was simply ... enjoying your image here. With, admittedly a question in my mind as to the 'how' behind the quality of the luminosity you achieved.

Now.. I know.

Compositionally? Again, nice job. what with all that is in frame ... think the element/facet of composition was what kept me looking at first, instead of that of reading your attached words.

It's a good good thing, rest assured. :o)


Heyyyyy!

'Guess what?', asked the guy that is alwaaaaayyys suggesting converting colour to that of B & W.

Curious as to what the colour version looks like?

Might be interesting to compare, both, a before and after kind of thing. Time and opportunity permitting on your side, of course. Just curious, that's all.

That said..

Again, nice work. And thanks for sharing your work with us. :o)

Such a beautiful outcome. I am wondering if you desaturated or used channels to generate this lovely image from a colored HDR image. Good luck in the contest. This is wonderful.

You are an extreme master in lighting, Japio ! This one is a great example of your skils !
Very well done sir !
John

This is a wonderful photograph - love it! Definitely the winner.

Nicely done. All the best for the contest.

A Very Beautiful B/W.Wonderful lighting.Good luck.