B/W 2024 #2

 

“More than anything she wanted the world to be uncomplicated, for right and wrong to be as easily divided as the black and white sections of an Oreo. But the world was not a cookie.” 

~Roshani Chokshi,

  Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes

 

The "8 Miles" sign is bright orange, with black edging and print. The "California 99" sign is green and white, the electrical box is grey, and the trees are autumn brown with the tiny leaves that remain. Quite fetching as a black and white photo I think, because it removes the assault on the eyes from the bright colors, and instead brings out the pertinent details of the scene, and to my delight is a single stand out quirk of the photo that might have been overlooked, unless you're like me, and see faces where no faces exist. But I can't help it. It was just there. An electrical box that seems to be emoting a little side eye. Perfectly understandable if you are familiar with this exist off Hwy 5, in Lodi.

 

 

B/W 2024 #1

“The most colorful thing in the world is black and white, it contains all colors and at the same time excludes all.”

 
~Vikrmn,

  10 Alone  

 

 I did almost no black and white photography last year, so I think this year I am going to try to do at least one b/w photo a week. This photo was taken last week, at the Stockton Rural Cemetery. I was there because cemeteries are excellent places to look for birds, and it was rainy and foggy and I was wanting to find an owl. I did not find an owl, but it was a perfect day for doing a little moody photography. This cemetery has inspired me many times, but the other day was really stunning. I promise my next black and white photo will be a little more uplifting. I wonder what it will be?