Nikon D800, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens @ 170mm, f/9, 1/200s, ISO 200.

As you’ll see in the video below, the finishing touches for a black and white image often makes the color version of the same image look terrific, too. Personally, I think removing the distraction of color helps me make tonal adjustments with better judgement. Above you see the portrait from the video, and below is another example of a landscape whose black and white adjustments also made a color image I like.

Nikon D800, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens @38mm, f/18, 4 seconds, ISO 50.
Nikon D800, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens @38mm, f/18, 4 seconds, ISO 50.

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