Black And White Photography

Only Six Shopping Days Left Until Christmas …

Black And White Photography, Photography
Hollister New York City Christmas holiday window displayFifth Avenue, New York City

… and the holiday madness will be over. Oops, no it won’t. Then comes the after-holiday-sale frenzy. Sigh …

For a color version of this image, visit VisualVenturing.com.

Guest Post – Ashleigh Pienaar

Black And White Photography, Photography

Continuing with Monochromia’s tradition of introducing talented photographers I give you Ashleigh Pienaar. Its hard to believe she is still a high school student judging by her images. I hope you enjoy her work.

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My name is Ashleigh. I’m a South African high school student and amateur photographer.

Growing up in Johannesburg South Africa, my family has been traveling to Game Reserves since before I was born. These trips were what originally got me interested in photography. I’ve been taking photos since the age of six, when I received my first camera, and more professionally since 2012.

Being surrounded by animals growing up, it seems only natural that I love photographing them. I likewise enjoy macro photography, studio, and still life – most genres, really. I’m always open to new photographic challenges and ways to further improve at my passion.

Though I think both colour and black and white images have their place, I find monochrome photos better fit my style of photography; that is, high contrast, minimalist and light-oriented.

More of my work can be seen Here and also Here.

 

Walking On The Moon

Black And White Photography, Joseph, Photography

Moonscape

Fuji X-Pro 1 and XF 18-55mm LM OIS R Lens – 1/1000 @ f/5.6 – ISO 200

I decided to take this ordinary “tire tracks on a beach” image and play around with a little creative post processing to make it look more surreal.  I hope you like it 🙂

The Temple

Black And White Photography, Emilio, Photography

20151205-20151205-DSCF2659-HDR-Edit-EditThe Provo City Center Temple has been restored after a fire destroyed it in 2010. It will be open to the public beginning January 15, 2016. I am not a religious man but found the structure and its story quite fascinating and plan to get some interior shots- if allowed- sometime early next year!

MG In The Woods

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

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I weep a little every time I see this classic sticking out from under the trees and bushes. For those that are wondering, it is an MG Magnette.

This last summer I got to see a fully restored one  (however not the one in the link) at a country show. The owner told me that in the sixties they were often used as stock cars as they were powerful and sturdy. Many were just raced and wrecked so there aren’t too many in good condition any more.

This is a fairly straight shot with only black and white conversion. It has an almost 3D effect in my opinion.

Nikon D800

Nikkor AIS 20mm f2.8