"The Factory" - C&C shot and conversion please.

Spent last week in Seattle. This is just off of E. Marginal just north of the 1st Street Bridge.

Please Comment on the Shot and/or the processing.

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Nice work, Rad. I could go nuts at a place like that!! How about converting #2 into high contrast B&W?

i think the 2nd one looks the best. very nice!! i like

Step 1 - first impression is that it's overexposed.
Step 2 really increased the contrast, taking care of the feeling of it being overexposed.
Step 3 - very dramatic - perhaps even overdone.
Step 4 - first reaction is that something is out of register. Second impression is that the chosen colors are a little wacko, but that's the artist's prerogative. Third reaction is that it's time to give step 3 another look.
Conclusion: I like both #2 and #3.
#2 because it's an honest image with everything in balance, Color Balance, Exposure, general interest. If any problem is there it's in the composition being too static.
My favorite is #3, but I still think it is a bit too contrasty - especially the sky is just too black.
But, all in all, good shot and interesting variations.

Your layering effort is excellent. This is prime shot for industrial photography- I bet the factory would love a copy of this for their head office. Nicely done Rad.

Number 2 because it's the only one that brings out the ageing of the metal, rust etc.
A few clouds in the sky would have been a welcome extra.