OK for effects and to add spice and some fun, add excitement to your shot.
This takes 30 seconds in Qimage Ultimate.

Right click on the thumbnail image and select Predefined filters.

Select B&W and click OPEN.

Put the image in the editor, and Click the Levels tab.

Now slide the upper Slider to the left, and the lower slider to the right.
Click DONE and OK

Of course, you can adjust the sliders to tune and tweak later.
Have fun!

Fred
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Try tweaking the middle slider a bit to the right.
That's the fun. Customizing.
Fred