#TheGallery – Black and white

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There’s something magical about black and white photographs. This is the scene from my bedroom window this morning, black and white and original image, courtesy of Vignette on my phone.

Black and white photos are somehow more atmospheric, more moody. The play of light and dark is both more obvious and more subtle at the same time.

And when you get to movies, some of the all-time greats are black and white films. Films that no-one has yet (nor should they ever, really) re-make.

Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Lost World (Yes, I know they’ve re-made this one, but the original is still better)
Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes

In this world of digital, 3D, colour, there’s definitely still a place for black and white.

Now. Click on The Gallery link to the right and discover more amazing black and white posts.

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6 responses to “#TheGallery – Black and white”

August 17, 2011
Reluctant Housedad
Black and white creates impact. Good work fella
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August 17, 2011
jfb57
I love the comparison in these two. The colour is just creeping into the second one. Brilliant!
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August 17, 2011
TheBoyandMe
Definitely prefer the black and white one, it looks *more* somehow.
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August 18, 2011
Kate
Clever of you to do the compare and contrast thing.
Thoughtful post too.
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August 20, 2011
sarahmumof3
I love comparing black and white to the coloured version, great photo i prefer the black and white on in this case, lovely shot
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August 20, 2011
Adele
Definetly more moody…and a little creepy!
I agree black and white movies still have a place and some classics should never be touched.
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