Colored Images in Black and White

My discovery of blending a colored image with a black and white image began with an editing workshop that I had with Barbara Eddy, a photographer and expert image editor. We were working on an image, Roan Mountain State Park Stop Sign, and she suggested that I retain the red of the stop sign and change the background to black and white. It was revelation to me how such an edit could refocus the image by modifying its focus and alter its mood. Soon I began to consider what other images might be enhanced by editing in such a fashion. I am excited by the promise of this technique. As you look through this gallery, I am sure you will find a favorite or two amongst the many.