It’s not uncommon to hear people describe B&W images as dramatic, moody, even ominous. Yet the day was bright, the sky a deep blue, and the grass so green under the shining sun, and my goal was to reflect that in this image. How’d I do?
It’s not uncommon to hear people describe B&W images as dramatic, moody, even ominous. Yet the day was bright, the sky a deep blue, and the grass so green under the shining sun, and my goal was to reflect that in this image. How’d I do?
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Laurie, I definitely did visit your blog to see the photo you meant to post here. I really loved them both, as I did your thoughts about conveying through black and white the beauty of the day you described. For me, one of them did that just a bit better than the other. I’m not gonna make you guess which one I picked – you just have to go to your blog to find out 😉
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Stacy, I so appreciate that you looked at both! and even more, that you made me follow you back over. You are so fun!
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I try, Laurie 😀
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Bars and Stripes Forever!
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Excellent! Thanks for visiting and commenting 🙂
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You did well, Laurie! It’s a challenge for sure, trying to convey a warm, sunny day in B&W. I really like the repeating shapes and lines in this image.
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I’m so glad to hear you say that, Mike! Thank you so much
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The image definitely reflects the mood of a beautiful bright sunny day Laurie! Wonderful composition! Really nicely done Laurie! 🙂
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Thanks for the validation, Elina!
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You did a great job, Laurie. Very dramatic, moody, even ominous.
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My clever friend … thank you!
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You did great, love the light and shadow!
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I’m just back from visiting your blog and I’m so glad to welcome you to Monochromia, an incredible group of photographers and then there’s me 🙂
I’m really not being critical of myself, as I am still a newbie to the incredible world of photography. I’ve learned so much from everyone and look forward to more inspiration!
Thank you for your thoughts!
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I’m right here with you, Laurie! And I hope to learn a lot too!
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Sharp shadows are a give away to nice weather. I like the composition as well.
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Okay! Well I’m not sure I knew that consciously but yes, you are right! Isn’t it interesting that 12 photos eventually works it’s way down to one that you like? Actually, I told Joe that “I just posted another B&W from the same series on Life on the Bike … and am now thinking I might have posted the wrong one on this blog”. If you have time, let me know your thoughts. I learn so much from all of you!
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Great rhythm in your composition Laurie.
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Robyn, thank you! I was trying to achieve the effect of movement so I appreciate your comment about that!
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Laurei, you did good. Love those moody lines!
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Thank you, Patti! I’m always grateful for thoughts from photographers whose works I admire.
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I love the lines in this. Great use of the shadows. 😀
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Thank you, Raewyn! I just visited your blog … your photography is full of variety and your commentary on the elections was welcome. I’ve wondered how individuals feel now that the results are known.
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Stunning shadow work. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I just visited your blog … your post today is so captivatingly beautiful!
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Reblogged this on The Visual Chronicle and commented:
Love black and white images ? Visit Monochromia – https://groupexpo.wordpress.com
Photo by Laurie !
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Thank you Joe … and you know? Don’t stress the re-blogging. Truly!
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Great job on this image Laurie 🙂 The image conveys everything you described in your text. Great work 🙂
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Thanks Joe!! I just posted another B&W on Life on the Bike … and am now thinking I might have posted the wrong one on this blog. When you get a free moment from that consruction project and all the other things on your plate, check it our and let me know what you think!
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