Monochromia

Bulls Eye

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

Bulls EyeI took this shot while visiting a friends farm where they raise Charolais cattle.This is a close -up cropped shot. Taken with my Leica M9P and the Summicron 90mm f2.0 ASPH lens I have which is a little underused . However is my go to portrait lens. I decided to crop quite heavily  with the eye as an anchor point to give the shot more impact. I think I have achieved what I wanted to do. I would be nice to read what you think dear reader.

 

Steam Heat

Black And White Photography, Laurie

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“Yeah …. I’ve got  ::cling cling::  fsssss steam heat”

How many of you hummed that song as you read those words?  Or, sadly, how many of you have never heard of that 1954 song from The Pajama Game soundtrack?

For more images of the annual visit to my city by these historic steam engines, please check out the following links:

http://lifeonthebikeandotherfabthings.com/2014/04/10/those-great-steam-engines/

http://lifeonthebikeandotherfabthings.com/2014/04/13/train-day-in-radford-now-in-color/

Winter in Southern California

Black And White Photography, Photography

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A boy runs in the surf during the golden hour at the beach in Santa Monica.  While the rest of the country is busy shoveling snow and trying to keep warm, those of us in SoCal are suffering through a drought and unseasonably warm weather.  And by suffering I mean enjoying playing in the surf in late November.

Check out more of my images over at my blog SamoBiker.

Abstract Reflections

Black And White Photography, David Jensen, Photography
Abstract Reflections

Abstract Reflections

 

Human-made objects with reflective surfaces often create unexpected art.  In this case, the reflection on the flat surface of this building in the heart of downtown Chicago creates the illusion of three dimensional space.

A bird arrives … Then immediately leaves..!

Black And White Photography, Photography

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These two images compliment each other. I like the fact that on the first one the bird arrives and on the second the bird leaves. The bird came back so quickly, when she realized she did not take the time to eat .. !
I love little birds and I observe them everyday and photograph them with a lot of patience. :’)
I hope you like them !