Anyone who knows my work knows that I totally embrace colour - I would even go so far as to say I can’t live without it! But occasionally there are images which almost plead with me to be shown in black and white, particularly when the subject has textural detail. If you’re not sure which way to go with your own images, play with the options in your chosen software editing programme, to help you to consider what feels good to you. And remember, even in black and white, you still have creative options.
I have seen some extraordinary Macro Art in black and white and one such example was the work of David Robinson shown in the International Garden Photographer of The Year book 12. He offered six monochrome images which he digitally manipulated to enhance their beauty in a very unique way. The result is a stunning series of contemporary fine art - very powerful as a whole, but equally captivating individually. Also, on Instagram, @briangrandfield successfully shows many black and white floral shots. It’s worth taking a look to see how effective they are and to see how Brian uses the monochrome effect to accentuate the lines and texture of his subjects. Visit his website www.briangrandfield.com to see many stunning examples of his work.
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