This is for Monochrome Madness, I did some conversions of my photos to Monochrome that I took on a rainy day by the lake in Nastola – Kumian Mylly. I usually find landscapes in color more impactful, with their vibrant hues invoking emotions and memories, but in monochrome, something different can be found within the images. The absence of color allows for a heightened focus on the textures and contrasts present, revealing more details that might otherwise go unnoticed when colors are distracting the attention. The interplay of light and shadow takes on new significance, drawing the viewer’s eye into the depths of the scene. I hope I was able to capture the essence of that rainy day in a way that stirs the imagination.
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Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
I agree with textures and contrasts revealing more details that might be missed. The light of the forest is lovely
These are great, Ritva! The misty moody lakeside views are most atmospheric, but I love the forest views….puts me in mind of an image my father took in Austria in the late 1940s…. Light and texture
Wonderful photos. I especially like the first one
These respond so well to monochrome treatment.
Lovely.
Beautiful compositions.
That road through the forest is a dream!
You’re right, monochrome landscapes bring out the textures of the natural world, and your photos illustrate that so well!
These are gorgeous Ritva, very moody.
These are awesome!