Kathy, I could copy my comment given on the colored version of this image, but the B&W version has it own advantages and charm. The lighting in this one is more expressive/powerful when compared with the colored version. Anyhow a perfect entry for the Wednesday B&W challenge, my friend.
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The sepia toning works well. As to my eyes and mind, the coneflowers are now given a lil' more visual prominence as a result in this version.
With the removal of colour your image is reduced to that of lines, forms and shapes.. and is more balanced (in my humble opinion) on the note of visual weight.
Your composition is strong and appealing.
Good good job.
And.. but, of course, thanks for sharing these with us.
The sepia tones give a warm summer feel to this image and the detail in the feathery grasses is splendid. Thank you for putting it in the B&WC Kathy and my apologies for missing your pm about it yesterday. I shall add it right now :)
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Anyhow a perfect entry for the Wednesday B&W challenge, my friend.