Comment by toast0

Here's a link to the color image https://static01.nyt.com/images/2020/12/21/well/21well-klass...

I agree; the filtered image (right) is more aesthetically pleasing; but it feels much less accurate. It would depend on the intent of the image I think. If you're creating art, and using photographs in the creation, it's not a problem. If you're reporting on the world and just want to reduce the data size (or use a monochrome output medium), I wouldn't do it like this.