tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post249988949076551345..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: Learning to See in Black and WhiteUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-9792877726648179882013-06-19T18:47:01.358-07:002013-06-19T18:47:01.358-07:00I love colour but struggle with it sometimes becau...I love colour but struggle with it sometimes because I love serenity and simplicity in images, and too much disorganized colour seems frenetic and disorienting to me. But an image that drives me crazy in colour can be quite soothing in black and white. I also love images with strong lines, shapes and shadows in black and white. And street photography (a la Cartier Bresson) and portraits (a la Karsh) can be unforgettable. Your b and ws are very compelling, Kelly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-22739117044158741242013-06-19T03:38:58.772-07:002013-06-19T03:38:58.772-07:00I will admit I am not much of a black and white sh...I will admit I am not much of a black and white shooter either, but you made an interesting point about focusing on composition. A good exercise for me to work on.Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-48774039249681042102013-06-18T20:24:27.586-07:002013-06-18T20:24:27.586-07:00Colour is so strong and evokes such response from ...Colour is so strong and evokes such response from us, that it can often over power the other components of an image. I think that is why a black and white photo often seems to bring out the detail that we would not notice if the same image were presented in colour.<br />Appreciating black and white photography is, I think, akin to appreciate a foliage garden. While the extravagant colours of a flower filled garden are intoxicating there is a wonderful subtle and calm beauty to be found in a garden without those intense colours where the variety of texture and shape of the foliage becomes the focus of our attention.Yang Feihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813733240875526179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-33011169031621527342013-06-18T16:05:59.783-07:002013-06-18T16:05:59.783-07:00PS that Focusing on life comment above was little ...PS that Focusing on life comment above was little old ME (Carol A.)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-56443678114401549372013-06-18T12:15:46.785-07:002013-06-18T12:15:46.785-07:00Beautiful images! Some of my favorite photos I'...Beautiful images! Some of my favorite photos I've taken are B&W! Your right, in B&W you definitely focus on the subject without the distractions of color!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-76176957139426454152013-06-18T11:01:49.642-07:002013-06-18T11:01:49.642-07:00Great captures.
B&W is simply beautiful!Great captures.<br />B&W is simply beautiful!<br />diane https://www.blogger.com/profile/15657047642999526311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-18556164985868009042013-06-18T09:54:54.636-07:002013-06-18T09:54:54.636-07:00Another "color addict" here but I am lea...Another "color addict" here but I am learning to appreciate b&w as I go. Your images sure make a good case for the fact that they can be just as beautiful, and sometimes more so, than the same image in color. Thank goodness for the digital age where we can decide after the fact, but shooting knowing you are going to convert definitely makes you look at things differently. I usually look for high contrast when I know I'm going to want to convert my shot to b&w. Definitely get that shot of Kelsey on a canvas! Great post, Kelly!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-22913693509784021122013-06-18T07:26:27.639-07:002013-06-18T07:26:27.639-07:00Your images are stunning, and I'm so glad that...Your images are stunning, and I'm so glad that you have learned just how beautiful black and white can be! heyjudephotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098165048025314116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-34963414524028412042013-06-18T07:23:37.667-07:002013-06-18T07:23:37.667-07:00Great post and wonderful images!Great post and wonderful images!CarolHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535526506601587242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-33781542123246361162013-06-18T07:22:07.699-07:002013-06-18T07:22:07.699-07:00I love the the ability to create soft and hard ton...I love the the ability to create soft and hard tones in black and white so versatile....Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-67789360361087901252013-06-18T06:58:22.768-07:002013-06-18T06:58:22.768-07:00For someone who dislikes B/W, you sure do it well!...For someone who dislikes B/W, you sure do it well! These are beautiful images!! Inspiring!. I also love color - but I think of B/W as a whole different explorationFocusing on Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233043525545761174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-73835198587601409212013-06-18T06:12:50.484-07:002013-06-18T06:12:50.484-07:00Fantastic JOB!! and Dotti I agree! That pic of Kel...Fantastic JOB!! and Dotti I agree! That pic of Kelsey SCREAMS canvas!! Love the color too but Black and whites are my favorite. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471212721626909969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-47334411332097885552013-06-18T06:05:25.325-07:002013-06-18T06:05:25.325-07:00You have stated the case beautifully, Kelly, and e...You have stated the case beautifully, Kelly, and everything you say is absolutely right. As one 'color gal' to another, I get it. I find shooting in B&W a real challenge but it really does help us become better photographers. And, oh! The drama it can create. You did a masterful job here and the portrait of your daughter is stunning. I hear a canvas calling its name, yearning to be hung on a wall in your house.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.com