There are various methods of converting a color image to bw or monotone.  The least effective in results appears to be the one click "convert to grayscale" in software like PS pr PSP.

An alternative method, for example:  In the new Critique thread, Rich mentioned using "gradient map conversion"..something I have not used for conversion to monotone.

If you have a favorite method or plug or action for bw conversion, please share with the rest of us, perhaps with a quick run through of how you do it.  There is little doubt that fine bw is not so simple as one click.  Thanks.        TomDart.