WW: Black and White

Do not underestimate the power of black and white. Timeless. Thought provoking images that lend themselves to powerful, emotional response. Next time you aren't sure whether to do color or not, try removing it.

But this post isn't exactly about desaturating images...

Today I'm stepping away from my normal nature landscapes to bring you something a little different for The Nurture Photography Challenge with Rebecca of Bumbles and Light and Kristi of Live and Love out Loud.  This week happens to be black and it's open through Thursday. You can jump in anytime- there's new weekly themes through March 1st. You can find details here photo blackandwhitepagesm_zps4dd26155.jpg
And if you missed the Manual Photography Cheat Sheet or Storyboard Templates, make sure to stop over and snag them!

You may also enjoy my Love Day Freebies or Mini Monster Cookies.

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This is Wordless Wednesday. But as you can see, I have a hard time keeping it wordless, so Wordful or Not So Wordless posts are always welcome here. You can grab my button in the sidebar but it is not required to participate. Just grab any photo and come link up! And if you'd like to connect with other WW participants, click HERE or one of the thumbnails below. It's a fun way to meet some new folks!

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50 comments

  1. I love these shots, they are so crisp and clean!

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  2. very beautiful! the touch of yellow makes it :)

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  3. Fabulous photos I agree with Karly

    Have a fantabulosa week ;-)

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  4. Great collage! I'm off to read your cheat sheet!

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  5. Love black and white! 
    these photos are great!!

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  6. I think that might be the fewest words I’ve seen here on a
    WW.  ;) 
    Very cool B&W…love the templates. 
    The feathers in the center are just too cool…and I always find myself
    wondering where you find such cool looking cameras. 

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  7. A wonderful variety of black and white shots. Thanks for hosting.

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  8. Love these photos! Especially the feathers and the polka dots. Black & White seem to be all the rage for the upcoming season. I walked by Saks 5th Ave. today and all the windows had black and white fashion, including some beautiful gowns and slacks from the Ralph Lauren collection.

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  9. Great photos. I love the way you take little things and make them fab!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/02/wordless-wednesday-meditation.html

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  10. Oooh, I'm lovin' the black and white!
    http://www.homeofohm.com/2013/02/wordlesswednesday-from-fortune-cookiew.html

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  11. Black and white photos are always beautiful. I agree with you, they are timeless. I still doubt myself a lot of the times because I am not sure of my shots. I am still learning not to be so hard on myself since I am still learning.

    Sophia
    twentyfiveseasons.com

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  12. Love these B&W image captures!! 

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  13. oh I really like the "hello" mug for some reason- it just jumped out at me! Such a cool mix of photos. 

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  14. Serendipity is SweetTuesday, 05 February, 2013

    Captivating collage Alicia! I love these :)

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  15. I really love those pictures!!  They are really cool.  And what an amazing interpretation of black and white.

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  16.  Different from your usual photos, but I love these too!  Definitely going to check out the Manual Photography Cheatsheet!

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  17. I love the splash of yellow in a few of your shots. Typically, I think of black and white as photos that I have desaturated, but I LOVE your interpretation!

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  18. Alicia love the way you do B&W and blonde :)

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  19. Love this collection of photos! Thanks so much for the shout out, Lish! We sure do miss having you. :)

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  20. Alicia, you're awesome!!!

    My headboard is black and I have black and white silhouettes above it. Thought I would never do black and white, but, I surprised how beautiful it looks.

    Great pictures!!

    Pam

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  21. a neat perspective on B&W, Alicia. my post happens to be in B&W, but for another reason. great & inspirational photos as always. Hugs, Faythe@GMT:disqus @GMT

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  22. nice one! really love the pose and everything! ;) 

    Happy Wordless Wednesday! My entry is here
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  23. My kind of colors!! ;) Love this!

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  24. you blog is sooo gorgeous! I would LOVE it if you would check out mine!! http://cinderalli.blogspot.ca/

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  25. I love your collection - the pop of yellow is fab :)

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  26. Great interpretation of black! love the polka dots and pop of yellow. you, of course, are beautiful as always. :)

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  27. I think I may link up for that Challenge! I need reasons to take more pictures...lmbo!

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  28. I love black and white photography, especially when the images are graphic. Like yours!

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  29. What a cool idea! I love your take on the theme.

    I need to stop over and get that manual photography cheat sheet!

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  30. thanks for sharing. I need to check out your storyboard templates. always looking for storyboards!!

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  31. OMGosh I love this idea Alicia!  Your series is so cute!!

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  32. Love your choices for black- super fun. 

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  33. Finally get to my computer so I can leave you a proper comment. These are great Alicia, I love the pop of yellow too.

    Thanks so much for the Nurture Photography Shout Out & for taking part :)

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  34. Love the pictures! All linked up for the challenge.

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  35. Just. Love. These.

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  36. Nice! B+W and a little bit of yellow :)

    Happy WW!

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  37. I love the dynamic of Black and White. When I have a dedicated office, I am going to do the lower portion of the walls in alternating stripes of the color to capture an old timey boutique flavor.

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  38. That's a fantastic Black & White collection. Thank you for sharing and hosting the WW party.

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  39. Alicia, I love these. I am a fan of B&W photography. But the way you added a splash of yellow to some is beautiful. I love color splashes - I do them on Photoshop.  But I never thought of doing them in "real time" shots like these.  :)

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  40. Love the collection of black and white (and that small pop of yellow :-) 















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  41. Ok, for som ereason I cannot link up with the linky tool. Here s my entry: http://sonishka.blogspot.sk/2013/02/getting-ready-for-feather-ball.html

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  42. you take amazing photos.. but you are a beautiful subject as well :)
    have a great day

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  43. Love the idea of having a b&w theme with color photos. Cool!

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  44. You are like the coolest photographer on the web.   Thanks for sharing and linking up with me this week. I appreciate it.

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