Series of Four #7 – Stark portraits

Series of Four

This is the seventh Blog in the “Series of Four” series. Each blog focuses on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative. To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

Stark portraits

These are four portraits were taken in ordinary every-day circumstances, a day out on an office retreat, on a walk on the cliffs, sitting in the pub, an ID photo.  Black and white increases the drama of the images, as does pushing the contrast.  It emphasises that any shot can can be special and every shot should be taken with that mind.

 

Series of Four # 2 – Horizons in Black & White

Series of Four

      This is the second Blog in the Series of Four series.  Each blog focuses on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative.   To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

Horizons in Black & White

      Horizons make powerful compositions with an emphasis on depth.  Using monochrome emphasises the drama of the images which, in these beach scenes, highlights the sky and clouds.  A line of poles or a tidal beacon adds interest.

 

All the shots were taken at Wittering on the Sussex coast in England.