This week Patti has asked us to post in monochrome.
I don’t understand why some people think that monochrome/black and white is dull and boring. It often picks us nuances that would otherwise be unseen.
As an example, I never saw the clouds in the beach photo above until I converted it to black and white.
It was an overcast day when I took this photo so it was no surprise that it came out of the camera very blah. Converting the photo to black and white brought out the clouds and the birds in the foreground.
Bright, colorful flowers are always beautiful and can cheer anyone up but I get just as many comments on these coneflowers in black and white that I display at art shows.
Sometimes, I convert a photo to black and white just because I can. This is a photo of the Murrells Inlet pier taken on another overcast day. The color photo below is more true to the subject that day but the black and white is much more dramatic.
You can see responses from other bloggers here: https://pilotfishblog.com/2019/11/02/lens-artists-photo-challenge-70-monochrome/
You can see more of my photography here: photographyinpearls.photoshelter.com
Photography in Pearls 
Stunning. Love them all 🙂
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Thanks Jeremy! Glad you like them.
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The last two photos really says a great deal of what B&W can do. Love also the tint in number two, which makes me think of…pearls.
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Thanks!
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Beautiful examples of the “power” of monochrome, Gina. I love your landscapes and nature shots!
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Thank you for the prompt. Can’t wait to see it each week.
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I’m so glad to hear that, Gina! That makes me feel great!
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Excellent shots. The clouds do indeed jump out. Love the water drops and the first pier shot too.
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Thanks John!
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Excellent use of monochrome Gina – every one is a winner especially the pier shot
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Thank you Laura! I appreciate the visit and comment.
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I agree the black and white is more dramatic. Sometimes we need to take the colour to really see better.
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You are so right. The color can be distracting at times.
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Another beautiful set of images Gina – absolutely loved your opener. Also your final example of the color vs B&W is compelling indeed. Terrific post
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The raindrops were fun – I got to get my micro out!
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Great selections! I love the landscape photos especially.
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Thanks Amy! It’s one of my favorites too.
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