Guest Post – Rico Rodriguez

Black And White Photography, Photography, Rico Rodriguez

TheWatcher

The Watcher

I’m Rico Rodriguez and I’m a keen photographer. It’s a passion I developed 12 years ago when we were expecting my son and felt it was time to get a decent camera. I caught the bug and have never looked back since.

I use Canon and Sony cameras. My photos range from street to portraits, and abstract to still life. I shoot in colour and black and white, it just depends on what works best for the shot. I’m never without a camera as I’ve learned over the years that that some of the best photographic opportunities happen when you least expect them.

As for me, I’m from Glasgow in Scotland and still live there with my family. We now have two kids. My father is Spanish, hence my name. He came to Scotland in the 1960s when he married my Scottish mother and has lived here ever since.

I’m delighted to be invited to contribute to Monochromia and look forward to future posts.

More of my images can be seen at – Rico Rodriguez

Cheers Rico

Build a Boat

Emilio, Photography

LakeLasVegas-(2)“Someone asked me, if I were stranded on a desert island what book would I bring… ‘How to Build a Boat.'” ~~ Steven Wright

“Someone asked me, if I were stranded on a desert island what book would I bring… ‘How to Build a Fence.'” ~~ Emilio Pasquale

For a color version of this image, please visit Photos By Emilio

High Mountain Landscape

Black And White Photography, Charly, Photography

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A high mountain landscape in the forests of pre Pyrenees.

Nikon D600 with Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 lens.
ISO 100 f /11 1/500

RAW file development with Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Photoshop CC treated and converted to black and white with Silver Efex Pro.
You can see my blog at Charly Senall

Urban Moment

Black And White Photography, Photography

Empire State Building street view from outside Penn Station

Taking advantage of the last 15 minutes I had before needing to head inside Penn Station, I waited … and waited … for the perfect pedestrian to help frame this shot of the Empire State Building. And then this young woman stepped out of a taxi. It was a great way to end a great visit to NYC!

For more photos from New York City and beyond, visit VisualVenturing.com.