When I took a college course in photography, the professor had a thing for B&W images, so most of his assignments focused on black and white captures, which I quickly learned to dislike. They seemed so mundane, like they just stripped the life out of the subject, especially colorful things like flowers. The pictures simply appeared dead.
However, these kind of worked for me, so good job at capturing a “feeling”, which is so necessary when the color is stripped away. That is the real art of B&W photography, being able to capture a feeling. I guess that’s what the professor was trying to teach us.
I often find B &W images more interesting than color. In the right circumstances, B&W really makes texture pop. And I’ve noticed how well very old B&W family pictures have endured and still look good today. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
All of our family B&W images are on film and they are superior to digital. Film does a much better job at capturing those tonal qualities that highlight texture and such.
These are most definitely some of your best photos! I really love all of these and can’t pick a favorite. Have you ever entered any photo contests or tried submitting them to publications? These really are fantastic Sandy! 🖤🤍
Wonderful gallery! My favorites are the first two.
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Thanks.
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Nice set, Sandy!
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Glad you enjoyed these, Eliza.
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Mesmerizing minimalism
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Exquisitely beautiful! Your choices are amazing and very delicate.
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Many thanks, Egidio.
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When I took a college course in photography, the professor had a thing for B&W images, so most of his assignments focused on black and white captures, which I quickly learned to dislike. They seemed so mundane, like they just stripped the life out of the subject, especially colorful things like flowers. The pictures simply appeared dead.
However, these kind of worked for me, so good job at capturing a “feeling”, which is so necessary when the color is stripped away. That is the real art of B&W photography, being able to capture a feeling. I guess that’s what the professor was trying to teach us.
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I often find B &W images more interesting than color. In the right circumstances, B&W really makes texture pop. And I’ve noticed how well very old B&W family pictures have endured and still look good today. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
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All of our family B&W images are on film and they are superior to digital. Film does a much better job at capturing those tonal qualities that highlight texture and such.
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Fab photos Sandy
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Thanks, Sheree!
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Especially loved the opening and closing images Sandy. Their clarity is amazing.
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Thanks, Tina.
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The opening shot is amazing!
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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I live the clarity of all these beautiful photographs – and the nature images are alive, but the fence in its monotony is so minimalistic.
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Thanks, Ritva.
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I especially like the first flower (great contrast), the second shot of lily pads, and the grasses? that follow that shot.
janet
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Many thanks, Janet.
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Wonderful nature gallery, Sandy, but the repeating pattern of that grill is my favorite!
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Thanks!
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So Lovely
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Minimalist and yet it draws interest, 👍🏽
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Beautiful Sandy.
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Thanks, Leanne.
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Beautiful
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Many thanks.
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I cannot pick a favourite…they all are! Such clarity and the light is where it should be.
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Many thanks!
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These are most definitely some of your best photos! I really love all of these and can’t pick a favorite. Have you ever entered any photo contests or tried submitting them to publications? These really are fantastic Sandy! 🖤🤍
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Thanks! No contests. Just a hobby for me….one I really enjoy.
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You are most welcome. I thank you for sharing your hobby with all of us, we are lucky indeed!
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