Linda From Maine wrote:
......Some scenes are not really suited for b&w. You might want to use Google images, or other source, to check out some b&w and determine what stands out for you: often it's shapes, shadows, textures, simplicity of composition, and dramatic light - in a good way :) ......
An excellent summary and excellent advice. I would emphasise the point that some subjects are well-suited to B&W and some less so. If you're hoping to get that "feel" from a B&W that doesn't have suitable content, it's not going to happen.