Monochrome Madness: Movement

Black and White photos, Photography

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #41: Movement was a bit of a head-scratcher for me at first. I found myself pondering what movement actually meant and how on earth I could represent it in my photos. The sea and waves seemed like the obvious choices, but honestly, can water really convey that captivating essence of motion? As I mulled over this theme, I came across a few other ideas, like birds soaring and kids playing around, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m not quite capturing movement as I should. I’m left wondering if experimenting with different techniques and angles will even make a difference in truly conveying that feeling of motion in my shots.

A bird soaring over crashing waves.
Fishermen casting their lines against crashing waves on the rocky shore.
Dramatic black and white seascape showcasing turbulent waves under a stormy sky.
Children enjoying a moment by the waves on rocky outcrops
Children play with bubbles on a bustling promenade, capturing a moment of joy and movement.
A dynamic view of blurred cars moving swiftly past urban architecture, capturing a sense of motion.

11 thoughts on “Monochrome Madness: Movement”

  2. Don’t doubt yourself – there’s plenty of movement in all these shots! I love the opening one and the seascape in particular 🙂

  3. What a wonderfully reflective post! 🌊🕊 I love how you explore the concept of movement so thoughtfully, not just as a visual element but as an experience to capture. The images you describe—birds soaring and fishermen casting lines against the waves—sound dynamic and full of life. Your curiosity and willingness to experiment really shine through, and it’s inspiring to see someone engage so deeply with the art of photography. 📸✨

  6. Wow, great images showing all sorts of movement. My favorite is the children playing with bubbles. Their joy comes through loud and clear.

  7. I think you’ve captured the theme beautifully. I particularly like the children at play image — there’s something about the energy and spontaneity of children that really embodies movement in a natural, joyful way.

  8. You have come up with some great images of movement, so many good ones, though I think my favourites are the one with all the bubbles and the last one.

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