Photography is one of my passions and have been learning for a few years.
I normally shoot in color but black & white photography is always a fun challenge. It definitely tests my abilities and lessons learned!
With monochrome images, more attention is drawn to details such as shape, texture, lighting, angle, depth and the subject stands out from the background.
I’ve recently looked through my photo archives and found a collection of photos taken around my city, Montreal and I would like to share them with you!
Enjoy 🙂
Notre-Dame Basilica
Crystal clear paperweight
Biodome & Olympic tower
Les chuchoteuses, the gossip ladies
Church roof and clear sky
Chinese pagoda
Store in Chinatown
World flags
Mother Mary
Olympic rings
Olympic tower
Olympic tower
Olympic stadium
Reflection of the Olympic tower
Olympic stadium
Lamp posts at Notre-Dame Basilica
Interesting mural near Blvd Saint-Laurent
Man making use of a lawn mower in the winter
Masked ball
Windows
Xmas decorations
Did one or many caught your attention?
Let me know!
All the best
K 😉
P.S: If you have some b & w photos, send me the link! I’d love to see them 😉
Traveller Soul 
I remember the world seeming like it was black and white, long ago. They are nice, thought the one was your diamond!
Thank you!
Yes the paperweight looks like a giant diamond doesn’t it? I could stare at it hours on end 😉
I love black and white photos (: Playing with the brightness and contrast of a photo on Photoshop or whatever editing software you have would really help your photos pop! The contrast that exists between the different shades in a black and white photo are stunning. I really love the use of pattern and texture in your photos. Great job!
Thank you so much for your comment & tips!
I could easily spend hours playing with Photoshop but I just resized the raw images, added a border and my initials and voila!
I ♥ black and white photos too! It a classic look but really invites the observer to be an active participant.
You do have a great eye for details!
Thanks again for your visit! Send me link to your work or portfolio 😉
You’re very welcome (: Black and white photos certainly give a special feel to a photo, almost nostalgic (to me), if used a certain way. I am currently working on a portfolio but my blog does have some sketches and photography. I’m working on trying to draw and paint more so that I can get more content onto my blog 🙂
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Wow! You are so talented!
♥ the sketch of the hip girl and the cute reindeer 😉
Keep creating and keep going forward!
All the best, K 😉
Thank you very much (:
I love your black and white photos! My favorite is the one with the world flags. I love the angle. Here is one of mine:
Thank you!
Yes the world flag is something…i always test my skills and name as many as I can ha ha
Oh what a gorgeous photo! Where is that? ♥ Mountains & lakes 😉
Thanks so much! With your wonderful photos that means so much! It’s in Colorado. It’s a beautiful state!
Oh beautiful Colorado!
I’ve never been but dream of going!
I’m sure I’d ♥ taking photos of the incredible scenery 😉
Your photos could truly do Colorado justice 🙂
Oh that’s sweet, thank you 😉
Be sure that if i go there I’ll take 1001 pics 😉
Some excellent shots here K! I also like the flags shot and the church rooftop. What camera are you using these days?
Thank you so much Ardun!
I decided to be bold & different 😉
I’ve had some of those photos for years but it was time to show them!
My camera is a Canon EOS Rebel XSI (450D). Takes some fine images!
I’m looking to upgrade to a T4, later this year!
Which camera (s) do you use? Your photos are stunning 😉
Well they are great shots!
I’m using the Canon 60d. It is larger than the 450 but I don’t mind carrying it around. I just take a small tripod which seems to hold it ok. Grab some filters for your if you haven’t already, try a polariser and a graduated neutral density filter. They are a must for outdoor and travel photography 🙂
Thank you so much for your compliment teacher!
Coming from you is awesome 😉
I’m always learning & improving!
I don’t have a tripod yet as the camera is light but i might need to get one soon 😉
I dream of owning a Canon EOS 5D Mark II! Have you seen it? Wow, just wow
If you have more tips, advice, send it my way! I’m a good student promise 😉
Teacher! Hardly my friend 🙂
I have seen the 5d and wanted one too but I found that it is super heavy and loves chewing through batteries. I don’t think it is necessary for me at the moment as it would be too much of a strain to carry. Maybe when I get a job with National Geographic 😉
It has a full size sensor which is the only major difference, which without getting technical can help with getting photos at a larger file size for large printing.
My local print shop has told me the file size for the shots I get from the 60d are fine. Just make sure you shoot in RAW as this produces the largest file. The tripod is a must Kay especially if you want to start shooting at night (which I love) and need to keep the camera still for long exposures. I have read a lot of books where nature photographers love the rebel series and would rather spend the money and added weight on better quality lenses.
That’s all for now young grasshopper 😉
Interesting lesson 😉
I figured the 5D is heavier and higher maintenance!
Yeah you totally deserve to work for National Geographic…Wouldn’t that be grand?
Oh I’ll get a tripod for sure! Still have to master night photography…need to learn the right settings on the camera 😉
Thanks again for all the great tips!
K 😉
I like the Asian looking buildings and all the other architecture as well. But I want to be sitting on that bench with those gossiping ladies. They look like they are having a good time! 🙂
Yes that pagoda is mysterious. It’s on top of a building and knowing how curious I am I will ask how we can get there…if at all possible! ♥ temples
Oh those 3 ladies, the 3 amigas are hilarious! Since they are statues, you can actually sit on their lap and join their chat! mmm If they could talk honey….the things they’d share 😉
Great photos! I like the top one of the Basilica!
Thank you! 😉
Beautiful photos! I love the pagoda:-)
Thanks!
It’s quite a sight right? 😉
I like the black and white. And all of the photos are spectacular. I especially like the man with the snow blower. You seem to have a very unique quality. Keep up the good work. 🙂
Thank you so much!
Yes that vision was something ha ha.
Actually i found out they use the blades to shave the snow to make ice smooth.
Oh well sometimes old school is the way to go 😉
It was really funny to watch.
Thank you for visiting 😉
Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate the time you took to stop by. I do love black and white photos a lot, my favourite are the ones you took in the snow!!
It was my pleasure visiting your blog!
Yes, the pics of snow are something!
I love contrasts and b & w really brings out details 😉
# 3 caught my eye
I like that one too!
They were all good. I liked Les chuchoteuses – the dusting of snow made for a nice shot.
Thank you so much!
Yes the gossip ladies are quite special!
Snow adds a special touch 😉
I appreciate your visit!