The world as I see it
Why does black and white photography so often grab our attention more? It’s because we have the ability to create STRONGER elements in our frame, by taking away much of the distraction that often comes with color. It’s simply less “things” for our brains to take in. But more than that, black and white will…
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Life is funny, I posted couple days ago old photos, for some reason I added a photo of my uncle in the post, even if the post mainly was about my mum and her sisters. The next day my uncle passed away at the age of 94. He went to be with his wife of…
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As in previous post about faces – well people. I started today to look at some old photographs, the first set is my mum and her twin sister. Next my parents and the last two are of my aunt and uncle( my mother’s other sister and her husband) Well this a memories of people passed.
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The dreaded photographer’s block. I,ve had it. I have it now, sort of, As one is mostly at home. You sit on your couch, you look at your beautiful gear, and you just don’t feel it. You can’t think of anything worth shooting. Nothing takes you. It’s frustrating as hell. An empty feeling. At this…
Read MoreI took photos of this girl, she posed next to a graffiti in Wynwood walls, I tried several editing ways. What do you think, which one works?
Read Morelike this message I received 🙂 Now I need some good luck! 106395 submissions and The ViewBug team has chosen one of your B&W images for inclusion in our Black & White Masterpieces photo contest! We considered many factors when choosing images, and we thought your image was perfect.
Read MoreI was taking photo on the street and this girls dad came and asked if I’d take a photo of her daughter. I was ever so happy to take a photo of this sweet girl. I am so into monochrome photos, that I like that one better. How do you see it?
Read MoreI have few more black and white portraits that I want to share at this point. Here is a young boy looking rather anxious.
Read MoreThis little girl got tired at shopping and fell a sleep on her mothers shoulder. So adorable. I did two version of this. I prefer the first, softer one…sleep – soft?
Read MoreI love taking photos of people. I try to capture a moment in the photo, A true feeling, not a plastic smile. I say this woman sitting and taking in the life around her – and took the shot. Black and white portraits are something I really enjoy. I have here the original photo in…
Read MoreThis portrait of an old woman at Maposa Market in Goa id my entry for The weekend in Black and White
Read MoreI have no idea who this lady is, but as she sat in the cafe, she got some attention, and people wanted to have selfies with her, so I thought I’d take few photos of her also.
Read MoreThe light from the fireplace gives these shots a lovely warm tone, and biassed as I am he is so sweet.
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