Ciprian, I used a PS plugin, called "Convert to B/W Pro", from theimagingfactory, $$ but the most powerful and easy tool for this purpose IMO. The best PS "free" method is probably the PS "Channel mixer". There are other ways (desaturate, Hue/ Saturation) for B&W, but the Channel mixer is most versatile. Image > Adjustments > Channel mixer shows you a color preview, check the "monochrome" box, you see the preset with default slider positions (Red 100%, Green and Blue 0%). It is the preset in PS and resembles a B&W shot with a deep red filter in film terms. You can now play with the sliders and try 100% Blue, 0% Red and Green: Looks different, right ? That is as if you shot with a deep blue filter. You are free to try combinations of the sliders. What about RGB 150/-30/-20 % ? Goes to IR effect... to get balanced tones, the percents of the slider should always add to 100%. That is all ! At last, you can fine-tune with the "constant" slider for tonality.
Color is more appealing, right. But B&W is more appropriate, IMO, needs just more contrast. I tried out a red filter effect, with more contrast and a tad more space for the hut, sepia toned. What do you think ?
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