Somber Shades of Gray

[Bob_B]

A second look at the image of the dead Clematis flower (originally posted here as "Somber"), this time B/W in a square format. Thank you for taking the time to view and comment.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

It is an entirely different image, but it still carries that deeply somber feeling very well.

[David Eckels]

Now, for me, this is somewhat more grotesque. It seems to lack the gentleness of the color version. Could be just me.
Technique, tonality: very good. Just a different mood. For me.

[Rajan Parrikar]

Eric's right. This is an entirely different image. My preference is for the colour version by far for it has already fixed in my mind the 'sombre' theme.

[Bob_B]

Gentlemen: Thank you. fwiw, I too prefer the color version.

[francois]

I would also vote for the color version.

[Bob_B]

Thank you, francois.