Inspired by the same title from Ansel Adams. I am an old school zone freak. While I never see this photograph on the net, it is one of my favorites from AA.
Of course, I just can't seem to hit the qualities he presents in his work.
I used layers to make adjustments to:
1. Levels - Set the black and white points.
2. Curves - I needs a touch more contrast.
3. Shadows and Highlights - to cope with some aggressive highlights.
4. Desaturate - To get a black and white.
5. Sepia Filter - I am trying to use Duotones but I can't seem to get it right yet.
6. Healing Brush - even though these are brand new scissors, I had a couple of really hot spots on the left blade that I 'healed'. The rest of the scratches are 'character'.
7. USM - I made a layer for this, but ended not sharpenning; seemed to halo at very low settings.
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I always appreciate the study of classic photographers in one's own personal journey to improve. Ansel Adams was a definitive master of both the photography and printing process. I'm glad you have chosen him as a subject of study. You will learn quite a bit and delve into some subject matter that you may not have otherwise :) You will find inspiration in Edward Weston's works also.
This photo, as presented, doesn't seem to create much visual appeal. I think your background surface and perspective on the shot may be contributing to that. Depth is important, and this photo is rather two-dimensional. I don't think the viewer found much interest in the presentation...
This is a clever, unusual shot. The dark textured background has a beautiful tonal range and the juxtaposition of the brightness of the scissors and string completes it well. This would make a beautiful fine art print. 10
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