walls – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

Well, it seems I might have gone a bit off-script since most of my walls also feature windows! Talk about being a rebel, right? But unfortunately, those windows do pop up in many of my captures too. It’s not that big of a deal though—after all, I take these challenges seriously, but not so that they’re a life-or-death situation. I strive for precision while trying to sprinkle in some creativity and structure.

A monochrome photograph showcasing the textured walls of a dimly lit brick interior.

A monochrome view of a historic lighthouse framed by stone walls, showcasing its architectural details against a moody sky.

For this image I converted the original image to black and white. I did not touch the exposure or contrast. I turned down the blacks, added dehaze and texture. I turned the colors all down except purple and magenta that I added a bit

A woman poses in front of a vibrant mural, you know the feeling of wanting to blend into the wall

A close-up view of a rustic wooden waterfront building featuring a balcony, windows with shutters, and a seating area.

A close-up view of a weathered and peeling wall featuring windows and a metal ladder, highlighting the charm of urban decay.

Silhouettes of friends standing on a stone wall, enjoying a casual conversation.

Here is my submission for Monochrome-Madness {Walls}, hosted this week by Margaret from Pyrenees to Pennines.

As you can see, I do take these challenges seriously. You know, I’ve been thinking about how to visually represent the concept of invisible walls in photography. It’s fascinating, really. Imagine capturing a person gazing out at what seems like an open space, yet their body language is full of frustration or hesitation—it’s like a silent dialogue that suggests there’s an unseen limit at play. The composition could create that sense of separation between the subject and their surroundings, almost as if there’s this emotional barrier that the viewer can feel. And then there are the shadows; they could really drive home the idea of barriers that aren’t physically there but are definitely felt on a deeper level.