Does this keep the inquiry alive?
Koi Abstract: Chris Calohan
Absolutely!
Chris, one slit of harsh darkness over it's head was the frightening element! It's in fact, quite the opposite, a gentle transient shading on the waters' ripples from sunlight! This is an excellent example of why color to B&W conversions can be better made, sometimes, by assigning colors to shades of gray and not relying on a filter to do it for us.
So the picture is now alive and inviting once more, and I'll return to it shortly.
Asher