I started to take a few photos in Black and White last year. On the basis that colour can detract the eye and fool the brain into believing 'that's a great photo' when in actual fact it is just very colourful and a beautiful scene. A really good photo will be outstanding in black and white. This one taken at a garden show of dahlia exhibit is not really good enough. It needs cropping for a start. But I do like the way that the eye can see each individual petal on the flower head. Maybe in colour I wouldn't have noticed this much.I prefer this second image of daffodils.
I started to think about the photos I'd attempted in monochrome after seeing a programme on television the other evening. The work of James Ravilious who lived and worked in north Devon. I was hoping that my favourite images would be on a web page so that I could share it with you. But as it is there are some very good samples on the website here: http://www.jamesravilious.com/gallery.asp
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I prefer the second photo also. The first is pretty, but as you said, needs cropping. What a wonderful link - those photos were a joy to look at. Thanks, Penny! :)
Apparently, what you are supposed to do is turn the photo' upside down, if it still makes sense, then it's a good photo.
Very nice LT. I think past a certain age one should have the option to move into an entirely b/w setting - it's far more atmospheric.
His work is extraordinary and inspirational. My lovely little digital camera doesn't do monochrome - I wish it did.
great puictures - I love black and white and saw mention of James R in the Western Morning News recently.
I like those, particularly the daffodils.
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