Although this image looks OK in B&W, it has more appeal for me with the combination of darker tones and transitions. The deep green of the water and ‘blonde’ grass with the embedded brown ferns and exposed roots on the bank make for a nicely detailed image. There is extra texture from the light diffraction in the water adding more dimensionality. The muted lighting suggests it was somewhat overcast providing a more rich colouration and evenness to the tones.