Leannes Monochrome Madness
MONOCHROME – reindeer
Leannes Monochrome Madness
Category: Black and White photos
essential factors in a joyous life
Ann-Christine has tasked us with illustrating a favorite quote or poem. I also did this, and in the end decided to enter my other take as an entry to Lens-Artists Challenge, but since I had already done this I decided to post it separately
I selected this quote to convey positivity. We all need a little bit of that in our lives. I added few more smiles than requested, but it is a smile ☺ of joy.
“Laughter and smiles are essential factors in a joyous life”
~Maya Angelou
Happy faces and lovely smiles are like rays of sunshine on a cloudy day, illuminating the world with their warmth and brightness. The simple act of smiling has the power to uplift spirits, spread joy, and create a ripple of positivity. When we encounter a genuine smile, it’s as if a little piece of happiness has been shared with us, making the day feel a little brighter and the heart a little lighter.
Monochrome – flower bouquet
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Readin’ the books your father read
For Debbie’s Six Words Saturday.
Street Photography – at the mall
I don’t know if this is really street photography, but let’s pretend so.
I took this yesterday at the mall. I needed to get out of the house. I was really proud, I didn’t buy anything, nearly did, but I reasoned with myself, I don’t need this, put it back to the rack.
Monochrome – winter road
Monochrome – Frosty flower
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Big and small tool
These bigger and smaller tools are from Verla’s Groundwood and Board Mill, Finland’s first factory museum.
Verla was named a World Heritage site due to its status as a unique and culturally and historically significant example of an industrial settlement from the turn of the 20th century.
Cee’s Fun Foto Prompt – Any Kind of Tool.
Monochrome – Abstracts
Leanne’s post title, Something Abstract, gave me an idea…
How does this explanation strike you ? This image is a visual representation of the complexity and chaos of life. It shows how we are all connected by thin threads of fate, but also how we can get lost in the maze of choices and consequences. The image evokes a sense of mystery and wonder, as well as a feeling of isolation and confusion.
This image has been processed to create an abstract effect. A random noise function to create small dots and lines on the image. The result is a high-contrast image that resembles a tangled web of lines and dots.
The beauty and fragility of nature. As if it is saying goodbye to the summer. The image is blurred, creating a dreamy and nostalgic effect.
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
eerie yet captivating scenes
The misty air envelops the landscape, amongst the haze, the silhouettes of towering trees emerge, standing tall like guardians of the monochrome world. Their branches, devoid of leaves, reach out like skeletal fingers, creating an eerie yet captivating scene.
Do you agree the absence of color seems to enhance the mystical ambiance, as if nature itself has decided to paint this particular moment in shades of gray.
The mist weaves through the branches and settles on their trunks, giving them an otherworldly aura that is both haunting and beautiful. In this misty monochrome, the trees stand as solitary figures, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to the landscape.
Street Photography – crosswalk
On the crossroad…in Hong Kong.
Crossroads are places where roads intersect and people have to make decisions. They can also be metaphors for important moments in life, where one has to choose between different options and face the consequences.
Crossroads are the tests of fate , where we must choose our path and wait, for the unknown to reveal itself and show us if we chose well or not.
Some crossroads are clear and easy, others are dark and messy . But all of them are part of our journey and shape us into who we are meant to be
Posted for Cee’s Which Way Challenge
Street Photography – in a hurry
In a Hurry on an Escalator
As the escalator propels forward, an interesting dynamic unfolds. Watch closely, and you’ll observe people in a hurry, their faces etched with determination, striding onto the moving steps. Their impatience fuels their urgency, causing them to bob and weave through the crowd.
it’s fascinating to witness the blend of efficiency and chaos. Some embrace the escalator as an opportunity to slow down, leisurely taking in the surroundings. Others view it as a race, attempting to reach the summit before their peers. How about embracing the escalator as a —a chance to catch our breath.
So, my fellow escalator travelers, let us take a collective breath and relish the journey, even in the midst of our hurried pace.
Monochrome – Flowers
Flowers in monochrome are a fascinating subject for photography, art, and design. They can create a dramatic contrast, a subtle elegance, or a mood of mystery. Monochromatic flowers can also inspire creative expressions.
Flowers in monochrome are not just black and white they have a spectrum of shades that reflect the light- they are not silent or dull. They capture the essence of shape and texture.
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posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Space
Street photography – crowded street
I am going to post images new and old of this genre in this new topic name. Shortly described below as what I want to convey in this photos.
Lady in white stood out amongst the of people dressed mostly in dark clothes in Florida during a art festival
Street photography captures candid moments of daily life in public spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet suburban neighborhoods, we try to document the raw and unscripted moments that unfold around us. With an emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene or the emotions of the people within it, street photography offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the world we inhabit. Whether it’s a fleeting expression, a captivating composition, or an unexpected juxtaposition, street photography celebrates the beauty and intrigue found in everyday moments.
Also posted for CWWC -Any which way with people
Street photography – cafe
I am going to post images new and old of this genre in this new topic name. Shortly described below as what I want to convey in this photos.
Helsinki at night – looking into a cafe seeing people enjoying the company of friends.
Street photography captures candid moments of daily life in public spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet suburban neighborhoods, we try to document the raw and unscripted moments that unfold around us. With an emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene or the emotions of the people within it, street photography offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the world we inhabit. Whether it’s a fleeting expression, a captivating composition, or an unexpected juxtaposition, street photography celebrates the beauty and intrigue found in everyday moments.
Monochrome – the honeydew
The honeydew mushrooms with nice bokeh background, I m happy how I was able to capture the texture especially in the first shot. Also the change of the gray tone has an effect on the outcome of the mood.
I love black and white photography – or monochrome, what evet we wish to call it. So under this Monochrome title I will try to post regularly images that I think look good in this format. Hope you enjoy them.
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Monochrome – take time to read
Here are some images from the library, one could assume that people would be reading books, but most seemed to have a phone in their hands.
What is reading but silent conversation?Walter Savage Landor
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.George R.R. Martin
I love black and white photography – or monochrome, what evet we wish to call it. So under this Monochrome title I will try to post regularly images that I think look good in this format. Hope you enjoy them.
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Monochrome – gravel roads
The road may be beautiful or ugly; it may be easy or hard, smooth or rough, it doesn’t matter; what matters most is where the road will take you!
Mehmet Murat ildan
Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.Lin Yutang
I love black and white photography – or monochrome, what evet we wish to call it. So under this Monochrome title I will try to post regularly images that I think look good in this format. Hope you enjoy them.
Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Monochrome – Stairs
It’s like climbing a staircase. I’m on the top of the staircase, I look behind me and I see the steps. That’s where I was.
Jeanne Moreau
The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going down.
Samuel Johnson
“No amount of smiling at a flight of stairs has ever made it turn into a ramp.”
~ Stella Young
I love black and white photography – or monochrome, what evet we wish to call it. So under this Monochrome title I will try to post regularly images that I think look good in this format. Hope you enjoy them.
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #265 – Black and White and Monochrome
I’ve been into black and white photography for the longest time, so Anne Sandler’s challenge this week is really appreciated. Thanks, Anne!
Is monochrome black and white? Is black and white monochrome? You may be surprised at the answer. I was after I did some research. Here’s what I found.
Black and white is the result of only using black or white and shades of. The shades of meaning grayscale. Here are some black and white photographs.
I have always carried a torch for black and white photography 😂 I thought it went well with the header image .
Still life
Cities…
Then, well portraits in black and white are my all time favorite thing to do
Monochrome photos contain variations of only one color and nothing else. Meaning, different shades of one color like blue, red, green, etc. Here are some of my examples.
colored monochrome
Remember to link to your post and use the Lens-Artists tag in the reader section. Thanks Anne, I love to create black and white images.
If you would like to participate weekly in our Lens-Artists Challenge, click here for more info.
Mid-Week Monochrome ~ water
I have a soft spot for black and white photography, it is expressive and minimalist in and very mood enhancing.
Drinking water is like washing out your insides. The water will cleanse the system, fill you up, decrease your caloric load and improve the function of all your tissues.– Kevin R. Stone
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Mid-Week Monochrome ~ cookery
I have a soft spot for black and white photography, it is expressive and minimalist in and very mood enhancing.
The greatest dishes are very simple.– Auguste Escoffier
Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors – it’s how you combine them that sets you apart.-Wolfgang Puck
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Mid-Week Monochrome ~ alley
I have a soft spot for black and white photography, it is expressive and minimalist in and very mood enhancing.
We plan our lives in long, unbroken stretches that intersect our dreams the way highways connect the city dots on a road map. But in the end we learn that life is lived in the side roads, alleys, and detours.
Richard Paul Evans
Inspiration comes from not only within ourselves, but also from watching life around us.
Anthony – T. Hincks
Mid-Week Monochrome #128-1
I have a soft spot for black and white photography, it is expressive and minimalist in and very mood enhancing.
Inspiration comes from not only within ourselves, but also from watching life around us.
Anthony – T. Hincks
It doesn’t seem to matter, the time of day, watching people walking by always puts a smile on my face.
Posted for Bren’s Midweek Monochrome and Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Mid-Week Monochrome #127-1
I have a soft spot for black and white photography, it is expressive and minimalist in and very mood enhancing.
Classy women never lose their dignity.
“There is strong shadow where there is much light.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
– Dorothy Nevill
Posted for Bren’s Midweek Monochrome and Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 