Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: WONDER
“May you see the world with wonder.”
Charlene Costanzo
LIGHT AT END OF DAY
This week Patti has invited us to explore “wonder”, a concept that offers many possible interpretations. To me, nothing is more wondrous than the incredible world around us. Amazing as nature may be in full color, I thought it might be interesting to revisit some recent scenes that drew my attention by studying them in black & white.
MAGNOLIA IN BLOOM
“To lose wonder is to lose the true element of religion.”
Oswald Chambers
Without the distraction of color, black & white allows us to see detail more clearly. It casts shadows more deeply and draws one into the light – always the most critical element of any image. Contrast becomes more important in a B&W composition as does texture and pattern.
SLIVER OF SUNLIGHT
“Imagination makes the world and all the wonders in it.”
Eric Micha’el Leventhal
An image in monochrome brings one’s attention to its mood, often creating more drama or stillness. There is an added element of timelessness, and sometimes a sense of purity. Although the image below was made on a beautiful blue sky day, I find I prefer the simplicity of the capture in black & white.
SPECIAL DELIVERY
“There is wonder in everything, the only thing you need to change to see it is your perspective.”
Taylor Schaken
Finally, there are times when conversion to monochrome can give new life to an image that might otherwise be a throwaway. I loved the image of the little girl below but she was wearing many competing colors and prints, and was standing in a terribly glaring spot on a bright sunny day. For me the conversion to monochrome gave new life to the image.
PERUSING PEACHES
“Wonders happen either way. With you or without you.”
Sergey Vedenyo
Thanks to Patti for her creative challenge – looking forward to seeing what wonders other bloggers have found.
To see more information about the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, click here.
Travels and Trifles 
JUST MAGIC TINA, CHINA
china.alexandria@livingthedream.blog
Erika, thanks so much for the lovely comments and the reblog. I enjoyed my visit to your site and its positive energy. One question – why is your blogging name coming up as China Alexandria???
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Hi Tina! I’m thinking of doing one week of black-and-white posts as a reminder that there’s much to admire in b&w. The photos and discussion in this post are great and would be perfect for the second day of my b&w week. Would you please permit me to reblog in its entirety and as you know I’ll fully credit you and link back. Please let me know, thanks!
That would be great Liz, thanks for checking!
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That adorable girl perusing peaches goes right to the heart, Tina. An excellent collection of beauties in b&w!
Many thanks Dina!