Rocks, B&W

[sdwilsonsct]

I have been struggling with these images for a long time, trying to get somewhere in colour. Reading Chuck Kimmerle's recent book has helped a lot.
Feedback welcome.

[John Koerner]

Like 1 and 2 ... 3 seems a little OOF.

Especially like the 3D of number 2.

[Jeremy Roussak]

I like Djúpallón a lot: the conversion really brings out the textures in the rock. Heimaey is less appealing: I wonder if you couldn't open up the shadows, so there's more to be seen in the rocks, and increase the drama in the sky.

Jeremy

[Paulo Bizarro]

My vote goes to #1, due to the different shapes of the "hills". Especially the one in the background is nice, enveloped in mist.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

I like Djúpallón a lot: the conversion really brings out the textures in the rock. Heimaey is less appealing: I wonder if you couldn't open up the shadows, so there's more to be seen in the rocks, and increase the drama in the sky.

Jeremy

I'm with Jeremy on this.
Except Ms. Bing seems to think Djúpalón has only one "l" in it. I haven't been there so I can't be sure.

[graeme]

My vote goes to #1, due to the different shapes of the "hills". Especially the one in the background is nice, enveloped in mist.

+1

[churly]

IMO 2 is the stronger composition.  Kimmerle`s book is interesting.  As might be expected his take is different than most of the PS masters. Unfortunately his blog has gone quiet for some months.  I enjoyed it partly because of his push back on convention and repetition.
Chuck

[sdwilsonsct]

Thanks to all for the comments. Here's Heimaey opened up a little more (probably needed for the print) and sharpened.
Note the tiny bird-hunters' house at the top near the right.