Beginners usually think that using photo enchanting software is cheating. I was on that train many years ago. You can get picture perfect result out of camera, but only if you are extremely lucky or have ton of practice. I personally think that making good bw photo is easiest to achieve, good photographer knows how to play with colours. I think that you are one of those! Following you from my day one here and didn't find one photo that I don't like and doesn't look professional! Good work and explanation.