Black And White Photography

Chasing the Water

Black And White Photography, Marcus, Photography

There are moments in street photography that last only a fraction of a second. A child runs along the fountain on a blazing summer day, surrounded by exploding water and backlight. For me, it was the silhouette that made the image. No face, no colours, just movement, light and the joy of being completely lost in the moment. Sometimes monochrome is all you need to tell the story.

More of my photography can be seen on my blog “Streets of Nuremberg“

Arc Against Sky

Black And White Photography, Ian, Photography
Rusted curved iron bracket on stone quay wall against pale sky, Montjean-sur-Loire

Minimal compositions live or die by their negative space, and a pale Loire sky makes the perfect foil for this rusted bracket. The 70–300mm compresses the background to nothing and lets the curve of the iron command the frame. In black and white, the oxidised surface — which would read as orange in colour — becomes a rich mid-tone with visible texture. Slight underexposure keeps the sky subdued so the metal stays the clear subject.

From the article Montjean-sur-Loire — The Wrong Road, the Right Place on IJM Photography. Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 70–300mm.