Sandi, variety is the spice of life. Therefore it's a proper choice from you to provide us with this graceful B&W image. I agree with Kathy about keeping the plants in the image so giving this image the desired depth. Very well done again!
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The neutrality of the subjects within definitely do well in monochrome, Sandi, and the abstract character of the swan*s reflection is killer. Even a tight crop of the bird and its reflection would be a winner, so you get two for the effort of one.
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