In an artsy-fartsy mood

[Wicked Dark]

well I have been lately. I shoot a lot more b&w in the winter and frequently set out with that in mind, picturing scenes in monochrome. It feels natural in winter, but not in summer. Extremes I suppose. Anyway, here are a few -

Symptom of the Universe
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Portfolio/The-Black-and-White-Collection/Symptom-of-the/1144402431_5droL-L.jpg

Dancing on the Ceiling
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Portfolio/The-Black-and-White-Collection/Dancing-on-the-CeilingP1013626/1143949034_8BAyx-L.jpg

The Vanquished
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Portfolio/The-Black-and-White-Collection/The-VanquishedP1013611/1144398179_xXoZS-L.jpg

[Marko]

Really nice set - shot 1 is fab (compositionwise, themewise), and my fave.

[Wicked Dark]

thanks M. I'm a notorious in-camera-cropper and spend a lot of time inching around with the camera in my face. It was windy as hell for the one you like and I have one with a puff of snow around the stump, but the composition is a little off. The wind was taking a break for this one.

[Iguanasan]

I think it's the quiet stillness of the first one that makes it so phenomenal. I wouldn't change a thing!

[jude01]

love the first shot, so crisp

[aubintbay]

Nice set....the first one is great.

[Wicked Dark]

thanks guys. I forgot about this thread.

[casil403]

Thanks for reviving it. I like the 1st for sure and the 3rd remind me of a "Children of the Corn" type of scene! Nicely done WD.

[Wicked Dark]

thanks Lisa. I hadn't thought of that.