FotoHog wrote:
. . . I simply converted it to B/W today with the result that I have confirmed my preference for RGB.
BTW, I removed the terribly cluttered background of the original image and replaced it with this self-made textured one. Then created a PNG layer of the orchid itself and gave it a 3D effect by adding a Drop Shadow. Then I merged all layers. As mentioned, I did the conversion today .
I would say that your B/W version shows your lack of experience in doing this. I would even guess that your preference for color acts as resistance to making good conversions. I'm not being harsh; just do good work with color.
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