A while ago, while I was out walking, I noticed a large orchid growing on an old tree. I found it interesting enough to consider it for my black-and-white collection. The texture was striking, and the glossy surface of the leaves made it a compelling subject. In color, the image looked rather dull and uninspiring. However, during the editing process, converting it to black and white gave it new life. I was able to push the settings far enough to bring out the contrast, which added depth and drama to the image. This editing method works particularly well for images that lack contrast in their original form. When there's no other way to make a photo more visually engaging, photo editing becomes especially useful. I experimented with the settings until I was able to raise the highlights and lower the black points, giving the image a deeper, darker look. In the end, it's always exciting to see how a simple photo can be transformed through thoughtful editing. Sometimes, all it takes is the right adjustments to reveal the beauty that was hidden in plain sight. ***    *** <center><h3>βTo see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is delight for the soul.β</h3></center> <center>*~ Andri Cauldwell*</center> <center>**Thank you for viewing my post.**</center> <center>**Cheers!**</center> <center>***@funtraveller***</center> ***  *** <center>All original images by author</center>
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Very nice details coming out of your photo
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Thanks so much!
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