Since the beginning of photography in the early 1800s, photographers were eager to be able to photograph in color. Since 1935 color photography became more and more main stream.
Starting with high saturation slide films like the Fujichrome Velvia and others, color photography took on a new dimension. Photos were as colorful as nature itself...sometimes even more so. In the era of Photoshop color-reality seems to be rather an interpretation of the artist than pure documentation.
I love color and I love Photoshop, but lately I feel the urge to take a step back and focus more on other elements that make a good photo.
Composition, texture, detail, depth of field to name a few.
Will I be able to create as good and impressive photos if I forgo color?
With this question in mind I promised myself to post at least one blog per month in 2018 that is dedicated to Black & White photography.
As you can see, I allow myself a splash of color here and there...
These images were taken at a nearby vacant ranch. I feel very fortunate to have obtained the permission to wander there and to take images.
The ranch is stunning, but my love goes to this absolute amazing former dairy barn.
Another one of my favorite items on the ranch...
What do you think? Comments here or on facebook are appreciated!
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