Experimenting with Black & White Photography

I love black & white photography.
I'm not a professional, but I love how the light and composition play such an important role here. 
It's like a film or book that doesn't really give you the ending and you have to use your imagination to come up with your own view.  
How do you see it?  







Thanks for dropping by. 

I hope you have a wonderful week! 

See you soon. 
Becca 

Comments

A Garden of Threads said…
Ohmygosh, those are wonderful. Have a great week.
January 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
Beautifully done Becca!
The first one is a dream!!
January 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Catherine said…
Black and white photos ~ always a classic! Lovely photos Becca!

Actually at first glance I thought the first photo was of popcorn. Now I'm hungry.... :(

Lovely Sunday evening to you!
xo Catherine
January 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM
ain't for city gals said…
Black and white always reminds me of the days before digital...very nice!
January 23, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Alina said…
Very different and VERY nice! B & W photos are always so nostalgic, memories of years gone by... Hope you have a beautiful week! XO
January 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Pig N Whistle... fabulous name and who wouldn't want to eat there.

DI
January 23, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Unknown said…
These B&W look wonderful.. Looks like you had some fun playing with your photos..
January 23, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Pamela said…
Do you even realise how talented you are Becca?
Amazing photos and even the objects you choose to photograph is so creative like that rope! I love them all!

I am still waiting for Ray to scan my Cree pics so i can email them to you.
I am also sooo excited right now ...Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart are doing a concert tour!!! I am so wanting to take Sam to this. I would love for him to experience my idol!

Great post Becca!
Pamela :)
January 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
These are just beautiful, Becca~ you really have a talent for photography!
January 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Unknown said…
I adore black and white too. These are beautiful. Love the beautiful texture of the rope and the smoothness of the petals, B & w certainly seems to add an extra dimmension.
January 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Lorraine said…
great photos becca..love that crown
January 24, 2011 at 4:04 AM
Rosie Grey said…
These are so beautiful! I'm not so good at b & w and I find it always so amazing how beautiful thinks are in b&w! It works great with all of your photos! Have a wonderful week, too!
January 24, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Olga said…
Becca, I am very impressed by all the photos but the first one is breathtaking. I can see the north ocean or whipped cream or a bridal dress in it.
January 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Judy S. said…
Nice! That Pig n Whistle phot sure brought back memories; it was our teen hangout back home and is long gone. Where is this one?
January 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Justine said…
I love what you have done here, these are brilliant. Black and white is so great with textures, love the rope shot especially, there really are fantastic.
January 24, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said…
Hi Becca,

They are really beautiful. I think that I like #1 and #3 the very most. Thanks for sharing with us!

Kathy
January 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said…
If you're not a professional than you should be. You're a very talented photographer.
I do love black and white photography. The flower is just beautiful!
January 24, 2011 at 4:35 PM
lilylovekin said…
Your photos are lovely. I think you did great with the shadow play and contrast. Hope you had a nice week-end.
January 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Jillayne said…
I like black and white photos too and yours are just stunning! You may not be a professional Becca, but you have a way with it that is simple and beautiful, and you inspire me every time I visit your blog!
January 25, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Jillayne said…
I like black and white photos too and yours are just stunning! You may not be a professional Becca, but you have a way with it that is simple and beautiful, and you inspire me every time I visit your blog!
January 25, 2011 at 8:11 AM
gina said…
Just plain beautiful! Well done!
January 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Black and white photos are so dramatic! I love signs and always wanted to photograph them when we travel! ♥ Hubby says we can't stop that often! lol ♥
January 26, 2011 at 5:24 PM
ELK said…
becca ..these are so nice .. I just finished a year long black and white project ..it really is eye opening!!
January 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Becca, you're so talented! I wish I could take pictures like you have captured. They are a work of art. I want to frame the first one.
Ahhh!

Have a great night!
~Michelle
January 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Georgianna said…
Wow, these are wonderful, Becca! Love the detail and contrast – they really look super in black and white. – g
January 28, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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