If you follow me on Google Plus or Facebook you may have seen that I accepted a photo challenge. For five days I was to post one black & white picture and then challenge another photographer to do the same. You probably have been around for a while so you already know that I love monochrome photography. Therefore, rather than practicing the art of black & white photos, the challenge for me was, was posting a picture each and every day.
But I have done it. And since we just got back from our yearly Outer Banks vacation, I decided to stick with a beach theme throughout the challenge. Maybe not typically something you associate with black & white pictures, but I love it. Today is my fifth day and I am finishing this challenge with showing you all five photos here on my website.
Day 1 ~ Broken on the Beach ~
Day 2 ~ waves ~
Day 3 ~ surf action ~
Day 4 ~ sand ~
Day 5 ~ ice | glass | water ~
And not only is this the final image for the 5-day-challenge, but also my final post in our Sisterhood Blog Circle. Since the publishing day always collides with my WW post I have decided that I need to let go of one or the other. And since I love my Instagram Wordless Wednesday even more, it has to be the Sisterhood. Many thanks to Isabelle Lafrance for having me as a sister. But now on to fellow photographer based in Ireland, Kay Maguire Photography.
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oh that sand picture is awesome! I love the sparkles. I may have to challenge myself to do a week of B&W just to see how the world looks without color for a week.
Thanks, Jessica. Had I only known – I would have challenged you to take the 5-day-challenge 😉 But who needs a challenge – just do it!
These are fantastic in BW. Allows the details and textures to really take center stage.
The do, don’t they, Kathy?! I knew you’d appreciate the b&w, because you love monochrome, too 🙂
Hi Claudia,
I can only do one meme at a time, too. I like b&w pix. I can see lots of texture when not distracted by color. 🙂 m & jb
Hi Maureen, exactly – on both accounts, meme and monochrome pictures. That is both the upside and the challenge of b&w pics – love it!
I loved having you on board Claudia! Will miss you in our circle! I love the BW photos and beach theme xox
It really is a tough decision, Isabelle, which is why I have not commented on the facebook post yet. I will continue to blog and would in the circle, but Wednesdays just does not work for me 🙁
I have enjoyed watching this unfold. I think day 2 is my fave. Because its almost a yin/yang thing. Bright wave on the left, dark wave on the right. Pretty cool.
I love it when you do this, Debbi – I hadn’t even seen it like this before 🙂 Thank you.
I love the different perspective and tone that is achieved when you use the B&W on a beach shot. We’ve all seen gorgeous blue sky and surf pics – that are of course great; but this just helps you see it in a new way. It’s almost calmer – whereas the coloured ones are very vibrant and energetic. These are sooo soothing.
Had fun with the challenge even though I was under the weather. but kinda fit the mood, right?
I am really glad you are seeing this and enjoying the b&w challenge, I love seeing your pictures and your creativity unfold in pictures, Leslie. Yes, b&w is somewhat unusual for a beach scene, but I like that other things pop out at you when you take away the colors.
I never even really think of black and white photography on a beach, so it’s very cool to see. It shows details I don’t think I usually notice!
Absolutely right, Tamara. And it is these details that I enjoy discovering and sharing.