Kind of hard making majestic animals work in monochrome. Not sure I succeeded here....
If you are interested I did post lots more (in color) at the N&W forum:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1153255/0#11004508
Thanks for looking. Comments are always welcome.
Chris

beautiful, majestic, just absolutely wonderful

Joe

It's such a good image, Chris, that it works here also.
(Not as well as in color IMO- but opinions are just that).
This looks tinted more than straight B&W, though.
I'd prefer a bit more overall contrast- but I'm a freak about that, so...
Charlie

jamach wrote:
beautiful, majestic, just absolutely wonderful

Joe

Thank you Joe.
Chris

Charlie Shugart wrote:
It's such a good image, Chris, that it works here also.
(Not as well as in color IMO- but opinions are just that).
This looks tinted more than straight B&W, though.
I'd prefer a bit more overall contrast- but I'm a freak about that, so...
Charlie

Thank you Charlie. I was playing around with duotones to add more drama.
Especially to the BG. More contrast? Looks much of it already.
Chris

Agreed, these can be real hit and miss for monochrome.

This one is a hit, and a big part of that for me is the particular tone you've chosen versus true black/white.

T

I am one for duotone, it works with this image quite well, gives it a nice, warm and a bit mysterious feel.
Nicely done Chris

Thank you Tim and Lazlo.
Your thoughts are much appreciated.
Chris

I havent looked at the color but will. I suspect it is beautiful.
This image has a subdued, classic beauty.
Great job Chris!
Scott

Pure majesty - love the treatment!

John

Manny thanks Scott and John.
Nice to hear that from you.
Chris

This photo looks like a painting in B&W - very nice capture.

Thank you Howard.
Chris

Jred wrote:
Pure majesty - love the treatment!

John

I'm with you on that.

Thank you Stack.
Chris