Photo challenge

Monochrome Mood

by Ingrid

I love color, all colors, a variety of colors, and the more vibrant the better, but I like the feel of a black-and-white image every now and then. Perhaps it’s my mood of the day or the mood of a particular image that finds me embracing the abundance of gray tones.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Considering I’m such a fan of color, I always take photographs with color in mind. Thus, the images in today’s post were shot in color then converted into Black & White and further edited in Lightroom.

San Diego, California

Lens-Artist #265 Black & White or Monochrome

This week, Anne over at Slow Shutter Speed invites us to share our images of B & W or Monochrome photographs. Be sure and check out her post for an informative explanation of the differences and similarities between the two.

Till next time …

Texas Gulf Coast

43 thoughts on “Monochrome Mood”

  6. These are wonderful examples Ingrid. I think most of us shoot color and convert. Like you I prefer color, and some images work both ways. Clearly, you have a good eye for what works. You may prefer color but your B&Ws are beautifully done. I especially loved the dock and the sailboats reflecting in the water.

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    1. Thank you Tina. I did convert a few other images, but they didn’t seem to work for me as well as the color version. I would agree, that most of us shoot in color then convert. After all, if we shot in BW we wouldn’t be able to convert to color. Thus, we can enjoy the best of both.😊

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    1. Thank you. I too enjoy the image with the trees in the mist. Although it was taken in color, there really wasn’t much color to be seen making it a perfect monochrome image.

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  12. Love your black and whites! Our home interior is mostly gray, white and black…with the exception of my “Mermaid ” downstairs bathroom. That room smacks of ocean blues, greens and corals…plus a few pics…and mermaid scale curtains…Yep, I have officially lost my marbles….Hoping this finds you and yours all healthy and happy…Grandchildren are the continuance…Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Donna. Scouring images on my external harddrive took me down memory lane and reminded me of all our RV travels. I know you can relate. Although I miss our travels, I love watching my one-year-old granddaughter every Monday. 😊

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  13. My home interior is mostly gray, black and white..With one exception. I have a Mermaid bathroom downstairs, with moss green, turquoise, and coral…Trying to channel my beachy side…Love your photos! There is something calming about black and white photos, even in storm clouds…Hope this finds you and yours healthy and doing well!!!!

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    1. Thank you. I remember taking that image with the trees. It was a quiet yet eerie morning and although the photo was taken in color, there isn’t much difference between the B&W and color images.

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  21. Some photos just call for it! The detail in the San Diego ship is a great example. No doubt it was beautiful in color and yet, do the water and/or sky, take it away from the detail we see here.

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