
Originally Posted by
xpatUSA
I'm probably missing the point, John. Are you looking for comments as to the best way to convert this color image to grayscale, or for comments on the composition?
As to composition, there's no EXIF; therefore I don't know what camera or lens was used - but my personal inclination would have been to use a wide-open aperture or just under in order to isolate the bird from the foreground and the background, rather than your stated intent, sorry.
I don't print, so have no comment on the paper aspect.