She made her way through the New York City crowd without a sideways glance.
Black And White Photography
Morning in the Woods
Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography
Depsite the rain and cloudy skies that I encountered while riding through the hills and hollers of Kentucky, I was none the less, struck by the beauty of the area. Walking into the mist during an early morning hike in Breaks Interstate Park, I was surrounded by the quiet sounds of morning in the woods. The light coming through the trees let me know that the canyon was not too far off, but once I arrived, I had to use my imagination as to what lay before me. No disappointment though … just peace.
The return to work, and life in general, has so far been a barrier to sharing the tales of my recent travels. I will get it done, however, and I’ll hope you’ll come on over to Life on the Bike and Other Fab Things to ride those roads with me.
Be sure to check out the blogs of the other Monochromia contributors, too!
Guest Post – Stacy Fischer
Black And White Photography, PhotographyThis is the third post in our Guest Post series featuring Stacy Fischer. Although Stacy is quick to point out “I am a photography newbie” her images certainly don’t reflect that. I guess thats what is so great about photography. Whether you are a professional, amateur or newbie, a great image cannot tell the difference.
My name is Stacy Fischer and I was born in Huntington, New York (shout out to Joe!). My family moved from Long Island when I was about three years old, and I have spent the last 19 years living in McLean, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Joe’s invitation to guest post on Monochromia took me totally by surprise. In fact, I asked him if he didn’t want to rethink his offer!
You see, I am a photography newbie. That’s not to say I haven’t had my Nikon D90 for years – about five years at this point — but until recently I used it on family vacations or at family events, shot only in automatic (I just couldn’t wrap my head around F-stops!), and knew nothing about composition.
That all changed in February with my foray into photoblogging. Visual Venturing, “Because everyone likes pictures,” grew out of my passion for visual design, but I never imagined what I would find: a wonderful, welcoming, supportive, incredibly talented community, a community I absolutely credit with my growth as a photographer. From studying your amazing photos, following your links, asking all kinds of questions, and receiving invaluable feedback, you have inspired me to learn everything I can about this wonderful art form.
My appreciation for black and white photography comes from participating in Leanne Cole’s and Laura Macky’s Monochrome Madness Challenge (http://leannecolephotography.com/category/mmc/). Learning to see the contrasts, shadows, and light that translate effectively into black and white photos has provided me with countless “aha” moments that have better informed my photography in general. And much to my surprise, I have come to truly enjoy the purity of black and white images. Also to my surprise, the two most liked photos on my blog are in black and white, though I chuckle that the most liked one is of nothing more than a wire attached to a tree stake, shot while I was experimenting with creating a shallow depth of field (see, I AM learning photographic principles!).
Monochromia is a wonderful forum in which to explore and to share this wonderful genre of black and white photography. Kudos, Joe, for creating this blog and many thanks for standing by your invitation. I am honored to share my story.
Don´t Mess With The Bartender
Black And White Photography, Joerg, Photography
A Rest Under the Trees
Black And White Photography, Photography
A Rest Under the Trees – with a Sunburst to Please
ss 1/100 f 5.6 ISO 400 24-70 mm f2.8 at 66mm
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock
Misty Morning
Black And White Photography, Joseph, Photography
Nikon D610 and Nikon 70-300 AF-S G VR Lens 1/4000 @ f/5.0 – 100mm – ISO 800
Mist and fog make the walk to the Captree fishing pier an adventure. Fire Island, New York.
More of my images can be seen at – The Visual Chronicle
Evening Light
Black And White Photography, Elina, Photography
A scene from a long walk on a late summer evening. The beautiful light caught my eye.
So Much To Love
Black And White Photography, Emilio, Photography
Elgin NV
“Grief is a Freight Train,
Oh what’s a little pain
When you’ve got so much to Love.”
Freight Train – Lyrics by Sara Jackson Holman – | MetroLyrics
This deserted boxcar was discovered on a side rail of tracks just outside the ghost town of Elgin NV.
Please visit Photos By Emilio for a little something in color, too!
Because the Night
Black And White Photography, Patti, Photography
The night belongs to those who walk in the light of the dark.
Ninth Ave, Chelsea, after a dose of heavy rain tipped from the heat of a summer sky
Infinity
Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography
Infinity
Some would say that overcast and rainy days are not fitting for vacations on the Chesapeake Bay. On the contrary, these types of days encourage quiet walks and talks with friends (and loud, joyful laughing, too), cookouts on the beach, and if you’re me, even a bit of play in the water.
I’d also get up every morning and spend an hour or so with the camera. Something kept me coming back to this dock and this perspective.
The dock, and the world, just seemed to go on forever.
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