For this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #70, Patti invites to explore the world of monochrome–which includes black and white and sepia, as well as different shades of one color.
“…emotions come through much stronger in black and white. Color is distracting in a way, it pleases the eye but it doesn’t necessarily reach the heart.” – Kim Hunter
I love the drama of a really good monochrome shot.
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
“When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls!”
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“Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.” – Eliott Erwitt
“Black and white are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected” – Robert Frank
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Great monochrome choices, Priscilla. These portraits are my favorite.
Thanks, Amy. There is great emotion in a person’s face…without any artifice.
Terrific post Priscilla. Your portraits are simply wonderful
Thanks, Tina. Faces are so emotional, just by themselves.
Yes, agree with the comments that the portraits are grear!
Thank you!
Wonderful collection, Priscilla! Your portraits are fabulous! The last shot is very touching, too. The emotion really shines through.
Thank you, Patti. I do like the classic clarity of monochrome very much.
Wonderful snaps. Loved the way you have captured closeups 🙂
Thanks! I like getting close up for portraits of my loved ones. 🙂
Love all of these 🙂 🙂
Thank you. I love all of these as well. 🙂