Simple Colouring — Lens-Artists Challenge #265

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Hi All 👋 My entry for this week’s challenge, set by Anne of Slow Shutter Speed.

I edited this shot of Old Edinburgh in black & white to bring out the silhouettes of the buildings more. The original shot is fine in itself, but the black & white edit makes it more interesting & draws the eye to the skyline.

Old Edinburgh

I often think that older subjects benefit from black & white editing. This gallery of shots was all taken at the Museum of Scottish Railways at Bo’ness. The black & white format highlights the textures of the old materials.

My next shots are all monochromatic; the first is a large area of sticky willy.

Sticky willy
Sticky willy
Driftwood on a beach
Driftwood on a beach
Rusty nail in a post
Rusty nail in a post
Basketball close-up
Basketball close-up
Succulent
Succulent
Croc imprint on a beach
Croc imprint on a beach

These last two shots are actually in colour, but the lighting conditions have rendered them monochromatic.

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21 responses to “Simple Colouring — Lens-Artists Challenge #265”

  1. Leya Avatar

    Great gallery, Jez! The nail is my favourite this time.

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      Thanks, A-C

  2. Tina Schell Avatar

    Well done Jez. I especially liked the B&Ws although I also loved the succulent

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      Thanks, TinaThe succulent has always been a favourite of mine

  3. kzmcb Avatar

    You’ve got a good range, Jez. The basketball wins it for me, but I did wonder at how clean it is.

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      Thanks, KarenI think it was quite a new one

  4. photobyjohnbo Avatar

    I love the monochrome color choices, Jez!

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      Thanks, John

  5. Anne Sandler Avatar

    Great images for this challenge Jez. I liked the basketball. I would never have guessed what it was.

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      Thanks, AnneIt was one of those shots that popped into my mind as soon as I saw the subject of your challenge

  6. Ruth Avatar

    Imagining myself wading through that sticky willie and coming out looking like a bedraggled sea monster covered in green seaweed! 🙂

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      Fantastic visualisation, RuthThat’s going to have me smiling all day through work

  7. JohnRH Avatar

    Great photos, all. Love those old train shots.

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      Thanks, JohnTrains are always a great subject for B&W

  8. ghostmmnc Avatar

    Interesting b & w trains, etc. That big round tank thing looked really oily. Love the tree branches & snow one a lot! 🙂

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      Thanks, Barbara

  9. bushboy Avatar

    The basketball was a good idea 🙂

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      Cheerz, buddy

  10. Wind Kisses Avatar

    Candy for the eyes, Jez . The B& W from the RR yard certainly heights the textures as you mentioned. I particularly liked your creative captures of the nail, basketball, and Croc. Well done.

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      Thank you so much

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        Welcome.

Great to hear your thoughts!