Ukrainian Romany children, Prague Main Train Station, May

Beauty’s Essence

Black And White Photography, Don, Photography

What gives us more joy than flowers? The color. The fragrance. The pure delight of a garden of blooms and blossoms of many hues massed together to pleasure our senses. But for all that, a single bloom brings forth a simple elegance that is to be appreciated in a quieter way. And when photographing that single flower, the very simplicity of a black and white image provides a totally different appreciation. We see the elegant curves of the blossom, the soft, velvety texture, the complete delicacy of its design. Without the color to distract us, we see the essence of the flower.

Composition of Compositions

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

My wife’s an interior decorator, she would say this composition is “busy”. Well, it’s definitely busy. But that was my intent when I “saw” this shot. My hope is, for the viewer to experience all the “scenes” or compositions contained within by navigating the lines, shapes and patterns. The composition is looking down on Av. Vaudoyer, near the Promenade Robert-Laffont at the Port of Marseille, France.

Cheers,

C. S.