“Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.”
~Eliot Erwitt
Wheat Field, The Palouse
Plaza Blanca, Abiquiu, NM
Oak in Winter, Napa
Half Dome and Trees, Yosemite
“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
Tide Line, Baker Beach
Aspens, Snowmass, CO
Jane Lurie Photography 
This was indeed a “delight for the soul,” Jane. Thanks so much for these moving B&W photos, outstanding sights.
LikeLike
These are all so fabulous … each one a masterpiece in B&W!
LikeLike
The fields look so incredible in black and white. 😍
LikeLike
Oh, man. Your B&W processing is GLORIOUS. Every picture here simply GLOWS. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m pleased you enjoyed this set, Frank. Thanks so much!🙂
LikeLike
wonderful contrasts despite everything in b&w Jane. Love the tree especially and the beach in front of the bridge
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Andy. Monochrome is a different animal, for sure. I found these worked well with their contrasts. Glad you enjoyed those two in particular. 😊
LikeLike
You’re very welcome Jane. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
This is a beautiful offering, Jane. The first photograph gets a wow! It’s so beautifully toned. Your Half Dome is stunning with those trees in silhouette in front of it. The mood you set in “Tide Line” is well done – subtly quiet and spacious. Beautiful. They all show your care and attention to detail. It’s a masterful series!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Wow, Lynn. Thank you, that means so much. I enjoyed going back and revisiting these images. Happy they spoke to you. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice. GGB shrouded in fog on gray days is always epic.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, David. That was a stellar morning of photography. Glad you like it! 🙂
LikeLike
All are excellent photos, but I love the first one. I imagine it looks great in color too, but in Black and White you get the detail on the wheat and the contrast in the clouds and sky. Great shot.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hi Jeff, Thank you! Happy you enjoyed these. I do love the Palouse shots in color but agree, the details in the wheat really shine in monochrome. Appreciate your thoughts on it. Have really been enjoying your Oklahoma series! 🙂
LikeLike
These are fabulous Jane!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, friend! Hope you’re having a good summer! 🙂
LikeLike
I *loved* this collection. Even without seeing the original coloured versions I can see how they would be more powerful in B&W.
Alison
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Alison. I find it an interesting challenge determining which images will convert the most successfully in monochrome. Happy you think they work well! Your reaction to these is much appreciated. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful images – and the aspens are particularly amazing!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Adam. The aspen shot makes me want to go back to Colorado! Glad you enjoyed this set. 🙂
LikeLike
My phone is always set to black and white by default, have a toggle to turn the color on haha. Nice to know I’m already seeing the photos as intended!
These are absolutely gorgeous. The wheat field reminds me of the farmlands around my city, very familiar and cozy feeling for me! Reminds me of many a long drive.
Something I’ve learned from having my phone this way, when I’m snapping quick photos, is that if it looks good in monochrome it’s probably a good photo with color too. You have to focus on just the values and the composition with no shiny colorful distractions! And if the colors clash too much well hey that’s what editing is for lol!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hi Ari October, Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment and for your visit. I never thought about setting my phone to b&w…that’s an interesting idea! Glad you enjoyed the Palouse image…perhaps you live near that region. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely fantastic, Jane. Especially the birches 👍 I also love the opening quote. Very true!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, André. Happy you like this series. Some landscapes are just great for B&W– Erwitt sure knows what he’s talking about! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so right, Jane. It also happens to me, photographing a scene while having bw directly in my mind 👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Stunning.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Tim. Fun to revisit some favorite moments. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
awesome b&w’s….fabulous…
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks very much, Antonio. Pleased you enjoyed this series. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fabulous! I love the aspens and of course it’s hard to beat Yosemite for landscape photos – but I think your Abiquiu shot does exactly that 😮 And I’ve always liked that Eliot Erwitt quote, I think it sums up the difference perfectly.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Hi Sarah, Thanks! Certain landscapes sure call out for B&W and Abiquiu is a great example with its white rock formations. What a cool place. Happy you enjoyed these–and agree, I love Erwitt’s quote, too, for that reason. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the wheat fields of the Palouse. Before the wheat turns yellow and it’s tall and green, nothing smells better! Have you been to Steptoe Butte out there?
LikeLiked by 3 people
Hi Tara, Isn’t the Palouse amazing? Did you live near there before Alaska? I did make it to Steptoe– a few images in this post. Thanks so much! https://janeluriephotography.wordpress.com/2019/08/24/harvest-in-the-palouse/
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was born and raised in Alaska, but during my marriage, he was raised in Tekoa, out there in the wheat fields and we lived for a short time in Spokane, as well as a few smaller communities in Idaho. So we would frequently drive through the Palouse! I’ve got my own set of Steptoe photos too! 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Splendid images, Jane. The Palouse wheat fields, all tones and textures as seen by you and the Aspens are my favourites
LikeLiked by 3 people
I’m so glad you enjoyed Palouse and Aspens especially, Sue. Some favorite memories in this bunch. Thanks very much. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good to hear! 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
These pics are fantastic, so atmospheric
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, G.D. I’m so glad you stopped by. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are a star!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Aw, thanks, Paula. You’re support means a lot! 🙂
LikeLike
Beautiful series of black and white photographs.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks so much, Sandy. Pleased you enjoyed this series. 🙂
LikeLike
Beautiful photographs!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Sukanya. Appreciate your visit! 🙂
LikeLike
Mono can work so well done properly, these are superb examples!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Brian. Agree, you have to choose wisely as not all color images work well in B&W. Happy you enjoyed! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am always amazed by the power of black and white recordings.
Beautiful images, I love them Jane !
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks very much, Rudi. Black and white brings out different emotions, I think. Happy you enjoyed viewing them. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
👌👌👌📷 perfect
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Mic! 😊
LikeLike
Absolutely wonderful, Jane. All of them. And the quotes perfectly true. The wheat field accompanied by those clouds – would be a gem on my wall. But indeed – all of them would. Thank you for being in this world and making it more peaceful for the soul.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Hi Ann-Christine, I’m so pleased you enjoyed these– thank you. Fun to revisit these favorite places, rework them a bit and dream about being there again. Your thoughts are much appreciated. I hope you are doing well. 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you Jane, we are doing fine here. The temp has dropped to 25 today. That is OK with me.
LikeLiked by 2 people
That oak needed a friend and found one in you!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Aw, Bob, you always make my day. Thank you!
LikeLike
Hi Jane! These are splendid, hard to pick a fav! Excellent monochrome tonality and composition. Perhaps the Wheat Field, The Palouse is my fav, I love the wheat tonality, demisting into the distant landscape. The Palouse is on my bucket list!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hi Sam, Pleased you enjoyed this collection. You will love the Palouse. Along with the amazing landscapes, you will enjoy the old barns, cars and other nostalgic scenes. Thanks very much!
LikeLike
Stunningly simply gorgeous Jane.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you, Cindy. So glad you enjoyed this series. Revisiting images and dreaming of being there. 🙂
LikeLike
Wow. Your photos here are outstanding.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks so much, Ali. Happy you enjoyed them and appreciate you stopping by.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Super in black and white, love the high contrast and sharp delineation.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Arati. Glad you enjoyed this series. I tend toward more contrast in my images. Appreciate your visit.
LikeLiked by 1 person
excellent opening shot of the wheat field Jane! I suspect a red filter? You probably already know this but you get maximum saturation looking northward and the least looking south. (in the northern hemisphere)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hi Wayne, Yes! Red filter– you nailed another shot with the filter, too, as I recall. You are good. Unlike you, I am direction challenged…but I understand why this is true…I think. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the shots, thanks very much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are superb!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Stuart! 🙂
LikeLike
Take me to Yosemite! Simply fabulous in black and white, Jane.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Jo! I agree about Yosemite– thankful the wildfire was suppressed! Glad you enjoyed this series.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Besides the wonderful photos, the quotes gave me pause for thought. You’ve shared Ansley Adams-like beauties.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you very much, Janet, and for the Ansel reference. A hero in my book. Glad you enjoyed the quotes, too. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lordy, what a gift you have, Jane. Stunning photos. I can lose myself in every one of them.
I never knew about the Palouse region until I saw your photos and it is one I hope to see one day in person… those rolling hills are so lovely. Thanks for sharing your art. ❤
LikeLiked by 4 people
How lovely to read, Eliza. Thank you! You would love The Palouse, indeed. Its rich agricultural areas are amazing in any season. Thank you for your ongoing support. ❤️😊
LikeLike
👌🏻👍🏻📷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks very much, 6qsite! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice series. I’m in particulat, fond of aspen and Palouse’s wheat field. Well done, Jane.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Stephen. Groves of aspens and wheat fields are unique photography experiences. Glad you enjoyed this series.
LikeLike
Lovely to be reminded of our visit to Plaza Blanca 😊
LikeLiked by 3 people
Lovely to be reminded of our visit to Plaza Blanca 😊
LikeLiked by 3 people
Happy it brought back good memories, Andrew. What a special place. Thank you! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Spectacular work Jane 👍🏻
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Joe. Enjoying going back and revisiting landscapes. Glad you like them. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people