Probably not a surprise that my favourite is the 3rd iteration (monochrome). The why is not as simple as I like monochrome work though. All 3 versions of the image have their merits and except for one small detail I would have most likely landed on image 2 as my favourite for the rich colour and atmosphere - that detail being the burnt out section of the sky in the top right of the image.
The treatment of the sky in the mono version does not draw the eye to the bright spot in the same way as the colour versions. Image 2 cropped to the top of the cliff, and therefore eliminating the bright spot, would probably get my vote for the beautiful colours and light on the rocks in the foreground
Great image and a very interesting question, thank you

I have had a copy of this lens for years - AF response is good and the image quality is superb. While other SDM lenses I have owned, particularly the 50-135 have suffered from drive failure the 55mm has never faltered.

I have found carrying a camera on my twice daily dog walks encourages me to shoot more. Like others on here I use my old lenses, particularly when out on these walks - interesting how some familiar scenes can take on a new life when viewed through different optics.

Great pictures Steve, while the hedgerows around here are also turning white I also prefer the detail images.
I do like the Q-S1 and 01 lens combo, super quality and very pocketable!

Thank you Lenny

The K-3iii Monochrome is a superb tool - its capabilities I have barely scratched the surface of ( but that is probably true of most of my cameras! )

Thank you.
The mill complex is in desperate need of some investment but over the past decade or so the competing interested parties (by these I mean the various heritage and preservation groups) have managed to torpedo most developments. The Mill is now a sad wreck of a building which is fast becoming an eyesore. On the positive side though it has proved to be a very successful location for a pair of breeding Peregrine Falcons for the last few years - no doubt the proposed developments will disturb them

A trio of monochrome images taken last month. As the morning was gloomy and misty I took the K-3iii Monochrome out, paired with the SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM. Still undecided about this lens, I feel as though I should love it more than I do.

1. Bridge over the Derwent with Belper East Mill looming in the background



2. View of the Horseshoe Weir from Belper River Gardens



3. View of the Horseshoe Weir from Belper River Gardens (2)

Two super images, definitely best viewed full size on a large screen.

As a mono fan unsurprisingly I favour the mono version, mainly because of the way it brings out the texture in the main subject.

The world would be a dull place if we all saw everything in exactly the same way

Completely agree

Architecture and mono are a great match, and superbly executed in this set.

I like all 3 but would agree with SMOKE665 and plump for the second image as my favourite.