“To contemplate is to look at shadows.”
~Victor Hugo
Diagonals
Vines and Lines
Escape
“To see in color is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.”
~ Andri Cauldwell
What Floor?
Wired
Bricks
“Your photography is a record of your living, for anyone who really sees.”
~Paul Strand
Taking a Pole
Pipe
Lines and Shadows
“Colour is everything, black and white is more.”
~ Dominic Rouse
You really have a good eye to compose patterns with light and lines ☺ .
Thanks very much, Frauke. I really enjoy seeking shadow play. Glad you like these images.
Every time I see shadows I think in the sensual nature of them as they caress the surfaces with a velvety touch and make the shapes visible to us, as an exotic make up. Your shadows has this beautiful nature, Jane, wonderful patterns in its silence.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment, Francis. Shadow play is wonderful to discover.
Felt very much inspired from this post! Thank you!!
Thank you very much mmkainuma. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for following me.
Inspired work!
Thank you so much, Michelle. I appreciate your visit. I simply love monochrome images.
They are beautiful 🙂
Great shadow px!
Thanks so much, Bruce. A favorite pastime looking for shadows. 🙂
I’d already seen that post, but thanks to you I’m trying to pay more attention to shadows.
Merci.
Merci, Brian!
De rien “Jeanne”. 😉
Beautiful photos and great perspectives in your shots!
Thanks so much, Michael. I’m so glad you enjoyed them– appreciate your visit.
You’ve done well to convert all your pictures in black and white so that the shadows are more pronounced. I like the abstract of the lines but my favorites are also “Vines and Lines” , “What Floor?” and “Pipe”.
Best regards, Heidi
Hi Heidi, Thank you. I often know if a scene will work well in monochrome when I am shooting it, and the high contrast scenes with prominent shadows are definites. I’m so glad these spoke to you– much appreciated.
these are beautiful you are extremely talented
Hello Riya, Thank you for your kind thoughts. I’m very pleased you enjoyed my work.
I wonder if it’s ever been assessed that people who are colour blind may actually find more meaning in the things they see in life than those of us with full appreciation of the colour spectrum.
What an interesting thought, Allan. I would think that losing one ability makes another sharper. You’ve got me thinking…thanks.
You’ve proved yourself a princess of abstractions.
Thanks, Steve. Great fun to search for them. Also, it’s the first time I’ve been called a princess. 🙂
I’m loving all of the lines, shapes, and patterns! Awesome captures 🙂
Thank you so much, Kyla. 🙂
‘Vines and Lines’, what a beautiful image so full of stories.
Thank you so much, Karen. You’d be surprised where this is… in a parking garage in SF. I admire it often when I am grocery shopping…stories, indeed. Very pleased you like it.
Una Serie Realmente Hermosa… En La Fotografía Siempre Prestamos Atención A La Luz, Pocas Veces A Resaltar Las Sombras… Un Saludo.
Muy cierto. Muchas gracias, Jose.
Very good. Shadows are one thing I miss completely in Photography.
I will pay more attention…
🙂
Thank you, Brian. Spotting them is something that happens to be in the forefront my mind. Conversely, for me, it’s all about looking for the light. Glad you enjoyed this series.
I did. It is a matter of training the eye. I tend to “notice” things many people don’t see. And shoot. I have become very sensitive to light lately because we moved into a new neighbourhood, with colonial houses and colours. So the same… house changes altogether depending on the time of day and the light. 🙂
(I just need to train myself to think shadows…)
Have a great week-end Jane
Like your elevator shot. 🙂
Thank you for noticing that one, David. I thought the reflections were very cool.
Great urban photos. I can feel the mood from the shadow. And also you can see these photos as a urban abstract photography
Thanks very much, Agrandaiz. Yes, I see what you mean. Appreciate your thoughts. Your website is gorgeous.
Superb images Jane! 🙂
Thanks so much, Adrian. I love shadow play.
There’s that gorgeous “Vines & Lines” again – did I see it on Instagram? I think so. Love the telephone pole, too, what a stretch! 🙂 I like the clarity of the light in “Diagonals” and “Bricks” very much.
Hi Lynn, Thank you! Yes, it was on IG, too. Glad you like all my lines and shadows– much appreciated! 🙂
Beautiful shadow play, compositions and B&W processing!
Thanks, Denise. They contrasts call out for B&W, don’t they? Happy you like them– I love looking for shadows.
Vines and lines is my favourite. While I like the black and white, I wonder what it looks like in colour.
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad you like that one. Interesting that you wondered– I really like the color version, too, but decided to do a completely monochrome post so it didn’t make it this time. Someday soon… 🙂 Thank you for your kind reaction.
love these shots….reminds me of old charming movies….feel good👍
Thanks, April. Black and White is very nostalgic. Glad you enjoyed.
Works for me, Jane. Shadows and Monochrome together. My favourite Vines and Lines
Thanks Mike. Yes, indeed…a winning combination. Glad you enjoyed, especially Vines– you’d be amazed where this is.
🙂 I love how you look at things.
Beautiful photography!
Have a very HAPPY weekend and greetings from Vienna.
Claudia 🙂
Hi Claudia, You are very kind, thanks so much. You live in a beautiful city. 🙂 Wishing you a great weekend, too.
I didn’t know shadows can be so beautifully capture before seeing your photos here!
Great shots, Jane, as always. 🙂
Thank you, Amy. Always looking for the light…and its lovely companion shadows. 🙂 Happy you like this series.
So nice, Jane.
I LOVE “Vines and Lines!!!”
Thanks, Lisa. I am here often, but this time, the light was amazing. Glad you enjoyed.
Such wonderful shots Jane and what a fine introduction with the smooth flow of diagonals across the grid of the first shot. Beautiful!
Hi Patti, It’s these kinds of finds that really get me going— the contrasts and quiet beauty. So glad you like them and it’s great to hear from you. Thank you.
Nice lines…cheers to finding the extraordinary.
That you, Folia. It’s amazing what’s out there when you really look. Glad you enjoyed.
Great set of shots and Shadows Jane!
Thanks very much, Karen. Glad you stopped by.
You’re Welcome.
Isn’t it fun to name your collections? I enjoy naming my posts.
I really enjoyed the “Taking A Pole” title, as well as the image-such a great shot! Of course, all of them are terrific.
Thanks, Michael! And, yes, I have fun with captions and themes, like you. Happy you enjoyed this one.
Wonderful monochrome collection Jane! My favourites (in order) are Escape, Bricks and What Floor?
Thanks so much, Michael. It’s a fun challenge to find the shadows and light.
Freundliche Grüße, Wolfgang
Thank you for stopping by, Wolfgang.
These are wonderful, Jane! You put so much thought into each photo and post.
You are so kind, Susan. I enjoy putting them together. Thanks very much.
Hi jane, interesting shadows pictures my favorit is 2nd one.
Thank you, Robert. Vines seems to be catching eyes. Happy you like it…I found it to be a beautiful scene.
Vines and Lines is my favorite…shadows and texture are exquisite!
Thanks so much, Kath. You’d be surprised where this is. 😉
Great series Jane, Vines and Lines is one of your best!
Thanks, Tina. Amazing what can be seen. This is in the garage at the grocery store. Not a bad parking space. 😉
Your work is so extra out of this picture world I have never come across anyone’s work as sharp eye as yours. You can make any picture come so alive and it takes you to another level. “YOU” Shadow all my smiles with life.
Well stated Robin!
Robin, what a wonderful compliment. Thank you for making my day. I’m pleased you enjoyed this series!
Wow, you bowled me over …sumptuous work.
How nice to read, Paula. Thank you very much.
fantastic series.
Stunning series, Jane! I just love monochrome work! Thanks for sharing! Marcus
Thanks, Marcus. The contrasting shadows do call out for monochrome – glad you like them.
Excellent set!
Great!
Thanks so much, Barbara and Jakub!
Very nice, I like vines and lines best, well spotted 🙂
Thanks, Amy. That was a happy moment. 🙂
great captures – excellent with light, shadow and structures 🙂
Thanks so much, Lutz. Appreciate your thoughts– I enjoyed shooting these.
Wonderful set of shadows! The ‘Vines and lines’ is a masterpiece! Love the composition and contrast.
Thank you so much, Lepis. Vines and Lines is in the underground parking lot of a grocery store! I just love to park there.. 🙂 Pleased you enjoyed this set– much appreciated!
Beautiful BW compositions, Jane. Very dramatic. Really like the brick one and the touch of softness the sunlight brings. It’s like warmth and hope shining all over 😊
Hi Mabel, Thank you! It’s interesting you chose that one- the color version is quite warm and golden. Happy you liked this series- it was fun to shoot them.
Jane, it is such a delight to enjoy your amazing work. The dynamic, the lines and the paly with shadows is masterfully captured. Thank you for sharing with the Universe….
Hi Cornelia, You’ve made my evening. Thank you so much for your kind response. 🙂
Great yin/yang study of light and shadow. Very nice!
Hi Eliza, I love that description. Thanks very much.
Hi Jane! I absolutely love black and white pictures. It’s fascinating how you play with light and darkness to create shadows. Beautiful captures — all of them!
Thanks so much, Cheryl. It’s a fun challenge to notice the light. Pleased you liked this collection of small scenes.
Wonderful images Jane 😀
Thank you, Joe. Thought of Monochromia as I put this together. Strong allegiances. 😉
These would look beautiful on Monochromia Jane 😀
Wonderful series!
Thank you, Belinda. I really feel joyful when I find these scenes. I bet you know the feeling. 😉
Excellent captures of shadows and lines… You mastered the monochrome at its best!
Hi Louise, How nice to read, thanks so much. The contrasts and light beg for monochrome. Glad you agree. 😉
Nice job, Jane. Any of these shadow graphics could make a great printed circuit board.
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What a cool thought, Allan. I see these in monochrome when I shoot them. Thanks so much and hope you are doing well.
We’re getting by, Jane. Thanks for your kind thoughts.
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I’m always looking out for shadows and you have a great selection here – black and white works brilliantly.
Thanks, Jude. Indeed, without great light there would be no shadows. Glad you enjoyed these black and whites.
Love these noir shots – very mysterious.
Thank you, Jane. Many of these small scenes as I look for the light in SF. Glad you like them.
Moody and gorgeous!
Thank you, Alex. Much appreciated!
Cool, cool, cool…quite an eye you have !
Thanks, Linda. I’m so glad these appealed to you.
Amazing shadows.
Thank you, Rabirius. We are always looking, aren’t we? Happy you enjoyed this collection.
Yes, we are. 🙂
Impressive photos of lights and shadows. Monochrome is put to its best use.
Thanks so much, Hien. Agree, the shadow contrasts lend to dramatic monochrome images. Pleased you like them.
Great set of shadows, Jane!
Thanks very much, Sue. I love finding them. 🙂
Very creative and imaginitve imagery, Jane! Truly masters of light and shadow!
Hi Pete, I’m so pleased you like these– I am intrigued by city shadows. Thanks very much.