Monochromania, Welcome To Monochromia

Black And White Photography, Emilio, Photography

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What a pain to get this shot, just for Monochromia. In case you didn’t know, everyone including their mother and uncle wants to get a shot of this sign when they’re visiting Las Vegas. What’s worse is the plethora (that’s a real word- look it up) of brides and grooms having their photos taken in full wedding regalia every day, every hour. I tell you if I got married in Las Vegas I’d find something better to do than go visit the Welcome sign right after saying “I do”! Why, I’d rather go back to the hotel room and- you know- consummate the marriage or something. And don’t think it was easy trying to find a couple of hours in the middle of the night when I could get out there and paint “Monochromia” over the words “Las Vegas” for this shot. Joe, I should get hazard pay, or something.

OK, OK, Joerg Thamer actually changed the sign from “Las Vegas” to “Monochromia” in processing for me. But I like my story better. As Joe Giordano says of Joerg, “God I wish I had his talent.”

Me, too!Mono back

Oh, I almost forgot. Please visit Photos By Emilio on your way out of town!

The Cobbler’s Shelves

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

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Those of you who have followed me these past few years, know about my love for these 35 year old fire fighting boots.  When I dropped them off at the Cobbler’s shop for repair, I saw that the shelves were loaded down with shoes and boots of every style.  In our throw away society, it is reassuring to know that others have a love for old boots and shoes, and that a third generation cobbler has the skill to restore these treasures.

Cityscape

Black And White Photography, Photography

One World Trade Center and surrounding buildings at night.

One World Trade Center (foreground), from Room 5109, Millennium Hilton, New York City

For a gallery of color images over 24 hours,
visit One World Trade Center: Sunset to Sunrise at Visual Venturing.

Day Dreaming

Black And White Photography, Joseph, Photography

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Fujifilm X100 – 1/900 @ f/2.8 – ISO 200 – Internal ND filter on

“They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night” – Edgar Allan Poe

To see more of my images please visit – The Visual Chronicle
Or my newest photoblog – X-tended Vision

Out of Darkness…

Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography

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At the root of all beliefs lies the redemption of light,

which rescues us from the fear of darkness.

In the New Year, may we all find our path out of darkness,

and be beacons of light in the world.