The light in the woods(sepia) (Page 2): As Michael alluded, "too much green" is often too much yellow. Phil, per your interest in keeping "light, lines, and contrast," here are two: 1.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

As Michael alluded, "too much green" is often too much yellow. Phil, per your interest in keeping "light, lines, and contrast," here are two:

1. One of Nik Silver Efex pre-sets added in soft light blend mode + de-saturation of yellow only.
2. Nik Color Efex low key + de-saturation of yellow and levels adjustment for darker midtones, a little brighter whites.

My problem is I have far too many toys to play with

Many thanks for your willingness to share your pic!

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camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

This is my b&w conversion Phil using Topaz B&W Effects II. As usual I added some contrast and some burning in. When done I like to add some warmth to simulate my favorite darkroom paper, Agfa fiber base.
I found the color version for my taste also very attractive.

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melueth Loc: Central Florida

GPS Phil wrote:

I shot this last summer and after a little processing, I filed it away deciding it was just too much green for my taste. I recently pulled it out and converted it to sepia, I like it but not sure if it was the right choice. Thoughts and critique are most welcome. Shot with full frame & a 20mm 1.8 lens.

Phil

Phil - i like your color version, but i'm more intrigued by the B&W. What software did you use to get this? Perhaps using something like NIK Silver Efex or Topaz B&W (like Camerapapy did) would offer you more subtleties and choices? Just a thought. There's plenty of contrasts and textures to be had here, which to me is a great jumping off point for B&W treatments.

Marylea

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

MichaelEBM wrote:

Love the color version, but I agree with Phil. It's much too green (and yellow). Did very little to get it more to my liking. I kept the wonderful sunbeams as is but desaturated and cooled down the rest of the image.

I think you have touched on something Michael, it was June after a rain and believe me, the greens were that green and lush. I matched the color to what I was looking at and it was very green. I think that is why I preferred the sepia. Much thanks for that insight!

Phil

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

Linda From Maine wrote:

As Michael alluded, "too much green" is ... (show quote)

You have probably put your finger on the main culprit, too much yellow which affected the green. It was my favorite time of the day (golden hour). Thank you my friend.

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

melueth wrote:

Phil - i like your color version, but i'm more intrigued by the B&W. What software did you use to get this? Perhaps using something like NIK Silver Efex or Topaz B&W (like Camerapapy did) would offer you more subtleties and choices? Just a thought. There's plenty of contrasts and textures to be had here, which to me is a great jumping off point for B&W treatments.

Marylea

I tried it with red, yellow, orange, filters and straight B&W. While I liked some of them, the sepia, after I adjusted the contrast, seemed better to me. This is the value of many people looking at it. no two people see it exactly the same. It is always a treat to hear/see other opinions, it's how we grow! Thank you!!

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

photophile wrote:

I like this in sepia , it has a warm and restful quality.

Thank you Karin, there was a special feeling I had when I slipped into this setting. I had walked away from the family and had the feeling that I was in The Garden.

Phil

fantom Loc: Colorado

GPS Phil wrote:

I shot this last summer and after a little processing, I filed it away deciding it was just too much green for my taste. I recently pulled it out and converted it to sepia, I like it but not sure if it was the right choice. Thoughts and critique are most welcome. Shot with full frame & a 20mm 1.8 lens.

Phil

like it

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

D/L is very nice.

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

fantom wrote:

like it

I'm glad you looked and commented, it is appreciated!

Phil

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

DeanS wrote:

D/L is very nice.

Thanks Dean, I'll accept that with a smile!

MichaelEBM Loc: Los Angeles CA

GPS Phil wrote:

I recently pulled it out and converted it to sepia, I like it but not sure if it was the right choice.Phil

Looking for other ways to "play" with your image, how about sepia with a touch of desaturated color to allude to the green space? And keeping those great sunbeams!

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

MichaelEBM wrote:

Looking for other ways to "play" with your image, how about sepia with a touch of desaturated color to allude to the green space? And keeping those great sunbeams!

I have to admit that I like that a lot. Sort of the best of both worlds.

MichaelEBM Loc: Los Angeles CA

GPS Phil wrote:

I have to admit that I like that a lot. Sort of the best of both worlds.

Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

GPS Phil wrote:

I shot this last summer and after a little processing, I filed it away deciding it was just too much green for my taste. I recently pulled it out and converted it to sepia, I like it but not sure if it was the right choice. Thoughts and critique are most welcome. Shot with full frame & a 20mm 1.8 lens.

Phil

Sepia or not sepia, Phil, the detail, depth of field capture and framing are spot on, my friend. I hope finds you well and in good spirits, my friend.