“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
Wheat Field, The Palouse
Fallen Frond
Iris in Rain
“Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.”
~Eliot Erwitt
Ferns
Leaves and Frost
Lily Pad, Chiang Mai
“To contemplate is to look at shadows.”
~Victor Hugo
Laden Blooms
Leaves
Happy Valentine’s Day
These are fantastic. I’m glad I found your blog!
Thank you, DLH. I’m so glad you enjoyed these. 😊
amazing photographs; I love black-and-white movies for similar reasons; the most recent I saw was the Oscar winner, ‘The Artist’ —
Thanks, John. Oh, yes…that was very good. Saw it so long ago. Black and white makes you see differently, for sure.
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Welcome, I deleted my old blog, you may know who I am. 😉🌹
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This was an exquisite celebration of flora in black-and-white, Jane. The B/W brought out all the lines of each plant’s structure so well. And the quotes were a joy, too. My two faves here were the first photo, the wheat, and the Victor Hugo quote about shadows. The wheat heads looked like they were braided, something I’ve never considered when looking at it in color. And I am a big shadow-watcher, and I know you are too, and this VH quote enhanced this secret hobby I have. Liked every single photo and quote, thank you.
Hi Jet, What a pleasure to read, thank you very much. I now wish I had done some more studies of the wheat fields in the Palouse. The wheat heads and patterns are fascinating – so glad you agree. And also that we share a love of shadow play. It is all around us, if we look. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Catching up and looking forward to your latest posts. 🙂
Absolutely stunning, especially the the wheat field and the ferns. Love nature. My son sent me an incredible black and white of his 3 year old. It looked so antiquated. I wish I could show you just so you know how it looks.
You’re inspiring me to put my camera back to use It’s been awhile. The last time I used it was August 21,2017. I took pictures of the solar eclipse. I live in Medford Oregon and we had a perfect view. We had the protective glasses and I bought special film to cover my lens.
All these pictures are great. So much more of your artistry to explore, and since I’m retired it’s nice to relax and visit other peoples blogs all over the world and connect in unique ways without leaving home. May your days ahead be bright and cheery, with all the best to you. ♡
Susan 🙃
Hi Susan, First, forgive my late reply- I read your lovely comment and then completely forgot to go back. 😬 I am pleased you enjoyed these black and whites- a genre that I truly love. I’m happy you found it inspiring and compelling to pick up a camera again. That’s the best compliment. How wonderful that you shot the solar eclipse! Enjoy exploring blogs and I hope you come back to visit sometime soon. Thanks very much and I hope you are safe and doing well. 🌈🤗
No apology needed Jane. I’m just starting out in this WP blogosphere, so I may take awhile to comment back or comment on other blogs myself. Mitch Teemley had called attention to your site and I wanted to check out your wonderful collage of your pictures. Take care, and be blessed. 🙃
Thank you! 😊
you collect very nice photographs
Thanks, SJ. I enjoyed making these.
Very beautiful collection of a wonderful art of our nature.
Thank you very much, Kajalgurjara. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
Monochrome moments are sometimes the best in so many ways… 👍
I couldn’t agree more, Karmuhil. Thank you so much. 🙂
You’re welcome Jane 👍
Stunning
Thank you so much, Nana.
Beautiful interpretation as always Jane.
Thanks so much, Brian. I love working with images in monochrome. Some work better than others, as you know. 🙂
Very true. Not quite sure which rules apply. Shadows maybe? Avoid landscapes? Now I just try on Photoshop. If it works, so be it.
I think you hit it, if it works. Subjective. 😉
Totally. Subjective. Now, strangely enough I have found very old negatives to “spit” some colours out when scanned. The oddest thing.
Didn’t know flowers and leaves can be so beautiful in black and white!
Hi Amy, Thank you! I’m happy these images opened your eyes to the possibilities. I think the monochrome highlights the textures and shapes nicely in these.
LOVE B&W and your work (and processing) is exquisite, Jane. 🙂
I’m pleased you enjoyed these, Frank. Thank you so much. ☺️
Glorious shots. You inspire me to work harder on mine attempts.
Thank you very much, Rebecca. Makes my day that you feel inspired. ☺️
Oh yes… Colour speaks.
Thank you, Fred.
Beautiful works of art!!!!
Thanks very much, Anita. I felt like these worked particularly well in black and white. Glad you like them. 🙂
Your black and white images really highlight the details and texture. Truly beautiful, Jane. And inspiring, too! I hope you are staying well and finding inspiration wherever you can!
Hi Patti, Glad you like these and it’s true, black and white brings out those elements so well. Maybe the lack of color helps our eyes to see differently. Thanks so much. I’m hanging in there and beginning to feel more inspired as the world begins to heal. Take care. ☺️
Wonderful, Jane. I’m glad your “mojo” is coming back. We’ve been trekking through a creative desert, haven’t we??
Yes. I am feeling more hopeful which opens up the channels of inspiration. Thank goodness!
Yes, I agree!
Love the lily pad, Jane. 🙂 🙂 I do generally prefer colour but black and white creates a mood all of its own. 🙂 🙂
Thanks, Jo. Pleased you like them and I agree, it’s a whole other way of seeing and not all work well in both, but lily pad does. 😊😊
I love pictures on black and white.
Happy you enjoyed these, Molly. Black and white speaks to me, too. Thanks for viewing. 🤍🖤🤍
Very beautiful!
Thanks so much, Liv. Appreciate your visit. 😊
You’re welcome!! 🙂
They are so beautiful.. and I love those quotes..
Thank you very much, Mary. Glad you enjoyed the quotes, too. Appreciate your visit.
Absolutely beautiful images.
Thank you very much, Dhonesty. 😊
Great, that was so amazing photography 🎉
Thanks so much, Mobarak. Happy you enjoyed these monochromes. 😊
yes i will, thanks for sharing
Well…increadable
Thanks, Vincent. 😊
Wonderfully composed and expertly processed in B&W. My favorites are … ‘Wheat Field’ … there is a lot of motion in that photo and, I love The Palouse! ‘Leaves & Frost’ is another favorite … such crunchy texture and wonderful selective focus. Kudos on a stunning collection of monochromes!
How nice to read your reaction to these, Denise. And I’m so glad you’ve been to the Palouse! I wish I had done more studies like Wheat Field…ah, must go back someday. It’s exciting, as you know, when an image works especially well in monochrome. Thank you so much!
These quotes are so apt and so inspiring! Your photos are great examples of how true each statement is.
Thank you very much, Birder’s Journey. Glad you enjoyed the photos and the quote pairings. 🙂
Thank YOU for sharing them!
Wow! What an eye for details!
Thank you so much, Prattenberg. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
As always, a fine collection, Jane. The wheat is awesome as is the frond. Hope you have a happy Valentine’s Day!
Thanks, Steve. Means a lot coming from your practiced eye. We did, thanks and hope you did, too. 🙂
Gorgeous work, Jane, you are inspiring!!
Thank you, Donna. That means a lot. 🙂
Lovely pics. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, Shayan. I appreciate your visit. 🙂
Welcome 🥳
Awesome! Lily pad in Chiang Mai is sensational.
Thank you, Caroline. So glad you like that one in particular. I think it worked better in monochrome.
Wow!!! These are stunning pictures!
Thanks so much, YC! 🙂
Beautiful images, Jane, and the quotes are very true. 🙂
Thanks, Adrian. B&W is a different mindset, as you know. Happy you like this set. 🙂
Nice captures
Thank you, Gopi. So glad you enjoyed them.
beautiful. so many patterns and waves within
Thank you so much, Andy. I think black and white invites your eyes to see those things. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
I think I’ve mentioned this before … but you’re awesome 🙂 plus that quote is so great! Deep. Deep.
Thank you, Guat. That makes my day. Happy this one spoke to you. 🙂
Black and white isn’t my favourite, but these are wonderful, Jane. I especially like Fallen Frond and Iris in the Rain.
Hi Lisa, Then I am especially pleased that you found them compelling. 🙂 Thank you very much.
All are quite beautiful, Jane! My favorite is the iris!
Thanks so much, Terri. I was enthralled by the Irises in the rain. 🙂
I always love your black and white work. This is no exception.
Thank you, Michael. That means a lot. I do enjoy getting lost in the editing of images that work well in monochrome. You know the feeling. 🙂
I very definitely know the feeling. 😉
LOve these monchromes.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Thanks very much, Drew. Happy you enjoyed these. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s.
I had a very nice day. Thanks you
Take care.
What can I Jane say except love them all particularly those gorgeous ferns that I love drawing so much. Happy Valentines Day to you too 💕
Thank you, Andrew. So glad you enjoyed these. I bet your ferns are fabulous especially after seeing the details you capture with your leaves. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. 💕
We did indeed 💕
Marvellous photos and accompanying quotes, Jane.
Thanks so much, Belinda. 🙂
A gorgeous collection. Leaves and wheat really stood out for me. And the lovely softness of laden blooms. Happy Valentine’s Day Jane.
Alison
Thank you, Alison. I love getting lost in working in monochrome. Happy you enjoyed and I hope you and Don had a lovely Valentine’s. 💕
Happy Valentines Day to you too Jane. Thanks for brightening mine with these marvelous photos and great quotes. I like all the images, but particularly the wheat field and the fallen frond and the ferns. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Carol. The textures in plants, to me, work the best in monochrome. Happy you enjoyed. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day. ❤️
Jane,Beautiful as always. Happy Valentine’s Day.Love, David xx
Thanks so much, David. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s weekend. xox
Oh, the wheat! There is not one tiny thing that could be done to improve that photo. The tones, the sense of simultaneous order and disorder – just wonderful. “Fallen Frond” makes me smile, too. Look at that one blade tucked under the others – great framing and just plain seeing. 🙂 The wet iris is sad – I don’t think their petals hold up well to that kind of rain. Well done. Your ferns are friendly and full of joy. They were lovingly photographed, in my opinion. I like the complex shapes and textures in the frosty leaves. I think I recognize those heavily-veined, curvy leaves but can’t remember the name of that plant. Nice! The heart looks like it’s beating, really! Was that on a beach somewhere? A wonderful collection, Jane, and a delight for the soul, yes. Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too.
The chaos of those wheat seed heads is wonderful and makes for a captivating opening image.
Hi Steve, This is one of my favorite moments of seeing when we were in the Palouse. I’m happy you like it- thanks very much. 🙂
I love these, especially the iris in the rain!!
Thank you, Sarah. I was mesmerized by the irises holding up the raindrops, or in this case, barely able to. 🙂
I can see why. You forget how delicate their petals are until you see something like this.
wow jane wonderful pictures.
many greetings robert
Thank you very much, Robert. Happy you like this series. 🙂
Fav = Iris in the Rain – all beautiful, eco
Thank you so much, Lori. 🙂
Really stunning! B&W photographs can be very provocative and surprising.:)
Thanks so much, Zelmare. Glad you enjoyed- I love when a scene or an image calls out for B&W. It’s very satisfying artistically.
Jane, what lovely images. Iris in Rain was particularly arresting for me. Sending a Happy Valentine’s Day wish to you two.
Thank you, Janie. Glad you enjoyed- I was captivated by those Irises. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s with your sweetie. ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too, Jane. Beautiful monochrome images. Love the quotes too. 😍
Thank you, Sylvia. Glad you enjoyed these and I hope you had a great Valentine’s weekend. ❤️
Brilliant as always. Ferns about replanted my eyeballs! Love all the textures and shades of grey and the blacks to get lost in. Happy Valentine’s Day Miz Jane.
Ha, Freddie. That’s a great compliment about the ferns. Thanks so much. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s weekend. xox
Love these photos. Had to look at them several times. Black and white can be so beautiful. Simply lovely Jane.
Hi Peggy, That means a lot to me that you were compelled to look further. Thank you very much. 🙂
Love your photos Jane.
I love how black and white photography can be so colorful…
Great pics 👍🏻
Ooh, well said, Jerry. Poetic. Thank you so much. 🙂
You’re welcome Jane
Stunning
Thank you so much, MM. 🙂
🤍 the wonderful forms and textures
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Thank you, Graham. 🤗
Really images that make me silent!
Beautiful Jane.
Hi Rudi, That makes my day, thank you. Pleased you found these compelling. 🙂
Wonderful captures!
Thanks, Sue! Glad you enjoyed these. I love working in black and white.
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Gorgeous truth
Thank you so much, Stephanie.
Fantastic photos, Jane! You are always surprising us with your art and technique. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Fabio. Much appreciated! 🙂
Jane your photographs are stunning! Black and white photography is for me the the purist form of the discipline, and yours are food for the soul. xxx
Hi Christeen, Thank you so much. It is exciting when a scene works well in black and white, especially when it is better than in color. Appreciate your kind words. 🙂
Another lovely collection of images, Jane. Happy Valentine’s to you too.
Thank you, Dries. Hope you had a happy Valentine’s weekend. ❤️
Bless you. Every one of these stimulates the brain matter and softens the heart.
Aw, thank you, Bob. That’s so nice to read. I’m happy you enjoyed. ❤️
The monochrome images are very impressive. I like them all, but the ferns are especially dear to me as they reveal the interpretative aspects best in my opinion. Great job, Jane!
Thank you, Peter. That means a lot and I’m glad the ferns spoke to you. 🙂
Beautifully done and thanks for the good quotes. Just a wonderful example of how monochrome can capture the heart and soul … especially when done well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Frank. It’s always a thrill when an image works especially well in monochrome. Glad you enjoyed these.
So beautiful
Thanks very much, Longbull. 🙂
My soul is definitely delighted, thank you 🙂 … beautiful set, Jane. ❤
Thanks, Eliza. That means a lot to me. 🙂 ❤️
De nada. x
I think the wheat, ferns, and leaves are best served by the monochrome. They have such wonderful details that are highlighted by the lack of color. For me, flowers need color to show at their best.
janet
Thanks so much, Janet. I agree, the textures of plants really show off in monochrome. Pleased you enjoyed them.
Beautiful collection. The Valentine’s Day shot is especially poignant.
Thank you, Mike. I toyed with the idea of leaving it in color because the palm is red, but agree, the B&W is more poignant.
Two fantastic quotes, Jane and the pictures we can interpret their beauty for ourselves.
Shadows in photography may be tricky in some instances, helpful in others. A bit of an analogy for life, too
Hi Amanda, Thanks very much for sharing your thoughts. So true about life’s analogy. Glad you found these thought provoking.