I’m on a black and white mission!
The other day I went to a location to take pictures of a temple, however, I was completely uninspired as I fired off some shots of the building. I even took some long exposures but there weren’t any clouds in the sky where I needed them to be, and the photos just looked “meh”. Thinking it was a wasted trip, I was off to find my car in order to leave when all of a sudden I stopped at the point you see below and said to myself, “there’s the shot!”
I remember someone once telling me that even if you think you are going for a particular shot, keep looking around because often the shot you go for isn’t the one you end up liking. At least for a little old hobbyist like myself. 😛
February 23, 2014 at 7:02 am
Sweet symmetry and leading lines. I like this in black and white. It helps you focus just on the lines leading into the cars. Great photo!!
February 23, 2014 at 7:07 am
Thank you Spencer! I’m loving B&W because it’s helping me to see differently than my usual colorful landscapes.
February 23, 2014 at 7:03 am
Great use of lines. Always nice to focus on the details, we miss in our daily lives!
February 23, 2014 at 7:07 am
Thanks Victor. I’m loving how B&W is guiding me into seeing things differently.
February 23, 2014 at 7:17 am
This once again shows your ability to see a good composition… I think this shot is brilliant…
February 23, 2014 at 7:18 am
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate the flattery, hehe.
February 23, 2014 at 7:32 am
I went for a photo walk with some fellow photographers today and I actually ended up with quite a few lines & pattern shots. There’s nice and strong lines in your photo. I like it.
February 23, 2014 at 7:36 am
Thank you very much! I’ll be looking forward to seeing your photos. I’m off now so I’ll have to check the reader later but I will look for them. Thanks again
February 23, 2014 at 8:12 am
I won’t post them today because I’ve already posted something today, so there’s no rush.
February 23, 2014 at 7:49 am
I’m just plain jealous that you see these shots and capture them perfectly. I’m still trying to find the button on my camera 🙂
February 23, 2014 at 8:04 am
I appreciate the spirit of your compliment but you are a wonderful photographer! Thanks my friend. 🙂
February 23, 2014 at 8:35 am
You have turned a very boring scene into something really interesting with great use of lines. Great stuff Laura, MM 🍀
February 23, 2014 at 10:03 am
Thank you MM 🚗🚕
February 23, 2014 at 9:00 am
I like it!
February 23, 2014 at 10:02 am
Thanks ! 🙂
February 23, 2014 at 10:24 am
Very nice. Hypnotic.
February 23, 2014 at 10:35 am
Thank you 🙂
February 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm
You transformed something we ignore most every day into something very hypnotic!
February 23, 2014 at 2:42 pm
What a complement! Thank you so much. 😄
February 23, 2014 at 5:03 pm
this is so amazing.
(wish it were mine)
🙂
February 23, 2014 at 5:16 pm
That’s quite a compliment! Thank you so much. I’m having fun with B&W.
February 23, 2014 at 10:13 pm
Simply. Spectacular. Adore the composition, the graphic crispness. The inherently racy quality. Love it, Laura.
February 24, 2014 at 6:52 am
Thank you so much! It’s been a fun challenge to see things in a different way.
February 24, 2014 at 3:07 am
Lines and Patterns and Cars, this is very nice blog for information i love this very much thanks for sharing this.
February 24, 2014 at 6:51 am
You’re welcome!
February 24, 2014 at 4:46 am
Very nice. Never stop looking. 🙂
February 24, 2014 at 6:29 am
Thank you and no I won’t stop😄
February 24, 2014 at 9:43 am
Absolutely awesome shot Laura. I’m glad you stopped to look around.
February 24, 2014 at 8:53 pm
A graphic image indeed, as the lines and angles contrast nicely with the curves at the fronts of the cars.
February 24, 2014 at 10:50 pm
Thank you for the comment. I love trying new things…and a nice observation of the shape contrast. 🙂
February 25, 2014 at 8:26 am
This is an excellent geometric composition. I you have processed it beautifully, bringing out a wide range of tones.
February 25, 2014 at 8:56 am
Thank you so much! B&W has stretched me a bit to see things in new ways. I love landscapes and color but it’s nice to challenge oneself in many different ways I think. A photographer friend gave me ideas for the sky as the original sky was a bit boring. People have been so gracious with their suggestions. Mostly lol.
February 25, 2014 at 12:33 pm
Got here due to the crosspost by Leanne Cole.. and i must say i absolutely love this picture.. it is so stunningly beautiful and looks simple, but i wouldnt think of this myself.. so kudos to you for this briljant picture! Truely amazing 🙂
Time to follow your blog as well, cause i bet you have some more ‘tricks’ up your sleeve 🙂
All the best!
Pieter
February 25, 2014 at 12:36 pm
Thank you so much Pieter. I appreciate the kind words and the follow! Leanne is an amazing photographer and such a kind person. I hope to always improve!
February 25, 2014 at 11:20 pm
Great shot Laura. Found you via Leanne’s site…..and I’m now following.
February 26, 2014 at 6:10 am
Thank you Mark, me too following you. 😀
February 26, 2014 at 2:33 pm
Thanks Laura 😊
February 26, 2014 at 4:38 am
Fabulous image Laura! Great leading lines and rhythm! I love it and it is especially nice in black and white! Robyn
February 26, 2014 at 6:08 am
Thank you so much Robyn! 🙂
February 26, 2014 at 7:17 pm
Awesome image Laura!!
February 26, 2014 at 7:35 pm
Thank you so much! It was a fun one.
February 28, 2014 at 10:25 am
Great post, man. Can’t wait for your upcoming one.
February 28, 2014 at 10:56 am
Thanks!
February 28, 2014 at 10:58 am
That is a cool shot!
February 28, 2014 at 10:58 am
Thank you!
February 28, 2014 at 12:02 pm
Nice composition… like the patterns.
February 28, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Thanks much!
March 11, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Very cool contrast:) like it.
March 11, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Thanks much! 🙂
March 20, 2014 at 6:20 am
Reblogged this on Carrie Fairyland and commented:
Happy birthday to my very talented friend Laura Macky!
March 20, 2014 at 6:20 am
Reblogged this on SFoxWriting's Blog and commented:
Everyone Please as a personal favour to me check out my friend Laura’s Blog post , it is her birthday and i want to make it so she has a good one 🙂
March 20, 2014 at 6:24 am
Happy birthday, I love my B& W pictures, it shows the uncut beauty that most people overlook. Nice!
March 20, 2014 at 6:29 am
Thank you so much and I appreciate the birthday wishes!
May 7, 2014 at 4:08 pm
Dazzling write-up. Exactly what are your own resources? Normally
think it is just a little hard to start
May 7, 2014 at 5:27 pm
My resources for??? You mean to create photos technically? I’m not quite sure I understand. I’d be happy to answer and help if I can.
July 12, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Fine point. Couldn’t agree more.
July 12, 2014 at 5:12 pm
😀