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Thanks a lot, Alyson. I've been using Capture NX2 for my B&W conversions, as it allows you to choose which filter hue (i.e. which colour) to use as the predominant tone in the B&W image. It's also superb for editing in colour - I use it for pretty much everything except adding text (I use Photoshop CS2 for that) and HDR (Photomatix).

One trick we used to do when I was a kid was get a red filter on the camera lens when shooting in 35mm B&W - it would produce greater contrast in the images. You won't be needing one if you use Capture NX2 though. Alternatively, if you have the latest Photoshop or Photoshop Elements 11, you might want to get hold of the entire Nik Software suite (now retailing for $150-US which is giving it away). That includes Silver Efex Pro - which is a dedicated B&W conversion programme.

Thanks, Alyson. Delighted to accept!

thank you for the friends invite Alyson.....i am new to this site too.....i am excited about what i can learn here, as well as enjoying all the wonderful photographs.

thankyou for the friend invite Alyson

yep and i work in a toystore so the fun is even bigger,all these relaxed people finding presents:)

thank you very much alyson,hope i find some time to take more pics and watch yours.its kinda busy rite now you x-mas is coming...

welcome alyson