 Two of a Kind © Stacy Wasmuth |
Hi everyone!
I've always been a confirmed color photographer, but at the same time, I've always appreciated black and white. Each month, when the finalists and winners of BetterPhoto's free photo contest are announced, I enjoy seeing all of the fantastic images, whether in striking color or dynamic black and white. Two of my recent B&W contest favorites appear here.
Certainly, many photographers continue to shoot with black and white film. But there's a high-tech reason for the enduring popularity of this traditional medium: the digital darkroom, in which a color shot can be converted to a B&W image. Although many images work best in color, some others benefit from the colorless approach.
 Super! © Hans Kwaspen |
BetterPhoto's very own Jim Miotke wrote an excellent article on the subject: Thoughts and Tips on Taking Black and White Pictures. Some of what Jim has to say:
"It's classic and elegant, even romantic and special. The simplicity of black and white helps you focus on the important stuff. You can often turn a drab color shot into an amazing black and white. If you do your own darkroom work - traditional or digital - it opens up a world of magic and fun."
Also, be sure to check out the awesome images in BetterPhoto's Black and White Photography gallery.
That's it for now. Enjoy your weekend!
Kerry Drager
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