Creating the perfect Black & White

[pavel]

Though I generally prefer color, I too must agree that sometimes black & white produces a better pic. Gives it a different feel.

[mnoor]

After reading the 1st post, I am trying the conversion. Hope someone will point me my mistakes and guide me how to correct it. I love B&W.

Here is a photo of an Indian boy whom I captured years ago while he was in a bus with his mother by his side. I like to see his bright eyes.

After doing the channel mixer, I also used the curve, level and shadows & highlight features. Unfortunately I didn't take note of the values opted. I am so sorry. Am I doing it correctly?

I will be more than glad if anyone would like to re-edit my photo and give a better b&w impact.

Thank you.

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