Tag: black and white photo
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Shapes & Shadows at a Playground
I noticed some eye-catching and unique shadows underneath a playground and was interested by the shapes that were created. I wanted to focus on the shapes and shadows and felt that the photos would work better in black & white. I adjusted the contrast and levels to add more depth and a create a dramatic feeling to the photos.
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Black & White Photography: Graffiti and lock
I came across a building with graffiti which caught my eye. It felt abandoned, sad and a bit lonely. I decided to take a wide angled shot to feature the property and the desolate vibe. There was a dumpster close to the property. I found the shapes interesting and chose to take a close up…
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Black & White Photography: Fences and Shadows
I was walking the other day when some fences caught my attention. I used the camera on my Samsung Galaxy S3 to take some photographs. I took the photo on the left because I was fascinated by the way the shadows displayed on the sidewalk. I wanted to take the photo from angle that we…
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Black and White Photograph: Train on Tracks
I took a photo recently of a train sitting on the tracks. I chose to take the photograph on an angle for a different perspective. This photo works better in black and white because more focus is placed on the tones, angles and shadows. I feel that this also adds a little bit of mystery…
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Why I enjoy black and white photography
There is something captivating and raw about a black and white photo. Stripping out the colour compels you to really focus on the angles, shadows and tones. This can increase the impact and make the photo stronger. I think there is a bit of magic with black and white images. It can affect…
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Photo Filters
I love taking photos. It’s amazing how a photo can capture a moment or feeling. Altering a photo can change how people perceive the mood or vibe. During the snow storm a few weeks ago, I took some picture while waiting for the bus. The other day, I decided to try the Photo Editor App on…
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