Playing with the camera

On Thursday, I uploaded the photo on the left to Flickr, and a commenter suggested that it would translate well to black and white:

   

I've never played with black & white, so it's a whole new exploration for me. I've started an experimental set, including B&W versions of yesterday's photos:

   

I think those work well, too. Tomorrow, though, flowers for Mothers' Day. In color.

Comments

[Marja-Leena]

I've been revisiting your blog with much enjoyment, after that lovely interview at chandrasutra. Your photos and writing are beautiful. Take care.

[Rachel]

I prefer the color. The colors are just so unusual and striking! The black and white doesn't have quite the range of tones I think you would typically look for. The color one is great, though.