That is testimony enough for me that “seeing in black and white” can sometimes pay dividends.
After converting it to black and white it became one of my all time favourite portraits. It has a real “classic” look to it. Out of over 100 proofs, the parents liked this one the most. They had an A1 canvas print made up which now adorns the main wall in their living room. That is testimony enough for me that “seeing in black and white” can sometimes pay dividends. They spent more than €3,000!