A black and white photograph of a group of ducks swimming in a line across a pond. The upper half of the frame reflects a stark, dense pattern of bare trees with the water showing ripples throughout, while the bottom half of the frame shows a calm surface and the top of a metal railing. The ducks split the frame in half with their path, leaving a distinct, textured wake.

Shot on #x100 #ohio #blackandwhite #monochrome #bnw #reflection #pond #ducks #abstract #minimalism #fineartphotography #birdphotography #composition #silentsunday

A black and white street photograph taken at night from behind a person standing at a wooden pier railing. The person, who has light-colored hair and is wearing a plaid button-down shirt and light-colored pants, gazes out toward a dark body of water. In the far distance, a string of city lights glows along the horizon line. To the right of the person, a pole marked with the number "15" stands prominently, illuminated by an overhead light source that casts a shadow of the person onto the wooden railing to their left. The composition is high-contrast, with the dark sky and water framing the textures of the wood and clothing.

Shot on #5dmkII #oceanbeach #sandiego #california #monochrome #blackandwhite #bnw #contrast #streetphotography #nightphotography #fishingpier #chiaroscuro #silentsunday

A high-angle, slightly blurred foreground frame shows a concrete pier or railing on the left, leading the eye to a surfer in the choppy, deep teal water. The surfer, a man in a black wetsuit, is lying flat on a light-colored surfboard, paddling with his arms through the swirling white foam and dark ripples of the ocean.

Shot on #a7rIV
#sandiego #california #surfer #ocean #pier #peripheral #leadinglines #fineartphotography #minimalism #blue #teal

A low-angle, cinematic urban photograph of a white building corner under a heavy, teal-tinted sky. The storefront features large red lettering that reads "LIQUOR" and "BEER WINE" in a neon style. In the lower window, bright digital lottery signs display multi-million dollar jackpots. To the left, a blue street sign for "EBERS ST" and a traffic light are silhouetted against the dark, moody clouds.

Shot on #a7riv.
#oceanbeach #sandiego #california #streetphotography #urbanphotography #urbex #sunset #cinematic

A woman walks briskly along a city sidewalk, her figure captured in a candid, street-photography style. She wears a light-colored corduroy jacket, rust-colored pants, and carries a prominent leopard-print Coach tote bag over her shoulder. Her movement is mirrored in the large, dark glass windows of a modern building beside her, which also reflect other pedestrians, including the photographer, and the grey urban environment across the street. The scene is shot with a film-like grain, emphasizing the moody, overcast atmosphere of the city.

I was social yesterday. Here's photo proof.
Reconnected with an old friend I hadn't seen in 10 years.
Shot on #x100vi.
#columbus #ohio #streetphotography #streetphoto #urbex #urbanphotography #art #reflections #fineartphotography #streetstyle #glass #citystreets #shotfromthehip #fujifilmx100vi

Thank you so much! 🙏
I appreciate it.
I think it was a raven, based on the size. He was very large.

A black and white, fine-art style photograph of a large bird, likely a raven or crow, captured in mid-flight against a minimalist coastal background. The bird is silhouetted in the center of the frame, its wings arched upward, revealing the individual textures of its primary feathers. The background consists of a calm, dark sea with subtle ripples and a hazy, overcast sky where soft light breaks through the clouds behind the bird. In the distance, a faint, low-lying coastline or island is visible on the left horizon, while a small patch of white surf breaks in the lower-left foreground. The overall mood is moody, atmospheric, and quiet.

Shot on #5dmkII
#california #blackandwhite #monochrome #bnw #crow #raven #birdphotography #fineartphotography #minimalistphotography #blackandwhitephotography #californiacoast #highcontrast #silentsunday

A vertical black and white shot of a building exterior featuring two tiers of windows. The bottom row of windows is covered with metal mesh, while the top row is boarded up with weathered plywood, creating a stark, urban contrast.

C Side.
Shot on #a7riv
#california #blackandwhite #monochrome #bnw #windows #windowfriday #texture #woodgrain #minimalism #minimalistphotography #geometry #fineartphotography #composition #abstractarchitecture #simplicity #negativespace #urbex #urbanexploration #streetphotography

A black and white photo of three boarded-up windows on a cracked, light-colored wall. All three windows feature a different texture and lightness of wood grains on the plywood panels. The composition is symmetrical, with two large rectangular windows flanking a narrow vertical one.

A black and white photograph of three windows covered in metal mesh grates on a light, textured wall. The composition is symmetrical, with two large rectangular windows flanking a narrow vertical one.

A Side/B Side
Shot on #a7riv
#california #blackandwhite #monochrome #bnw #windows #windowfriday #texture #woodgrain #minimalism #minimalistphotography #geometry #fineartphotography #composition #abstractarchitecture #simplicity #negativespace #urbex #urbanexploration #streetphotography

A tightly framed, slightly blurry street-level view of a red Ford F-350 pickup truck sitting at an intersection. A harsh, straight shadow line divides the image horizontally, leaving the asphalt road and the bottom of the truck in deep shadow, while the top of the truck is brightly lit by the sun. The truck's bed is slightly off kilter to the truck body, breaking where the body line and the line from the shadow would have been formed a straight line. Faint white spray-painted utility markings are visible on the dark road in the foreground.

Rational brain sees this photo and thinks:
❌ Horizon line off
❌ Out of focus/blurry
❌ Not well exposed
✅ Delete

Lizard brain sees this photo and thinks:
✅ ✨🫠 Brain make happy chemicals. We post.

Shot on #a7rIV #westvirginia #streetphotography #shotfromthehip #shadowplay #photography #urbex

A cat stands on its hind legs on a windowsill, with its front paws resting against the vertical window frame. It is looking to the side, directly at the camera. Bright, warm sunlight streams in through the window from the left of the frame, creating a glowing backlight effect, while a snowy yard with bare trees is visible outside.

Name a more iconic duo than backlighting and Miss Shelby Grace Peanut on this #caturday.
Shot on #iphone.
#halide #cat #window #backlit #kitten #sunset #lensflare

A moody, nighttime street photograph shot through glass of a man and a woman with blank faces walking past a dark corner building illuminated by streetlights and neon. Above them glows a bright red neon "COCKTAILS" sign. To the right are painted signs for "Sessions Public" and "Catalina Lounge," which advertises pool, darts, and shuffleboard. On the left, a street sign for "Catalina Bl." and a green traffic light are visible through the glare of a bright overhead streetlight.

Unhappy hour. Shot on #x100.
#sandiego #california #nightphotography #art #nighttime #night #neon #neonsign #streetphotography #streetphoto #street #fineartphotography #urbex #urbanphotography #lowlightphotography #throughglass #divebar #reflections

A black and white photo of a nine paned window in an abandoned building. There are rotting wooden stairs on the left and the prefab metal siding has flaking paint.

For #WindowsOnWednesday I submit this window in an #Abandoned building.

📷 Pentax K1000
🔘 Pentax M 35-70mm
🎞️ Kodak Portra 400 (converted to B&W in post)

#Photography #Art #StreetPhotography #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #Architecture #UrbanGaze #EastCoastKin #Pentax #P466

A dramatic black and white photograph of rolling, rocky hills under a heavy, storm-laden sky. A single shaft of light breaks through the dark, swirling clouds to illuminate a small section of the hillside, creating a sharp contrast against the dark foreground brush and moody atmosphere.

Shot on #5dmkII.
#California #silentsunday #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #hillside #clouds #landscape #storm #lightandshadows #cloudysky

A black-and-white, close-up photograph featuring a repetitive geometric pattern of a metal grate. The grate consists of two layers of contrasting colored diamond-like shapes that create a rhythmic, wave-like pattern across the frame. On the left side of the frame, a small discarded blueberry muffin is wedged upside down into one of the openings of the grate, breaking the symmetry. The background is a solid, slightly textured surface that provides a neutral contrast to the sharp lines of the metalwork.

Were you not going to eat that free in-grate street muffin?
Shot on #a7rIV.
#blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #streetphotography #pattern #fineartphotography #abstractphotography #geometry #urbex #highcontrast #muffin #patterns #minimalism #blackandwhitephotography #sandiego #california

A moody black and white photograph of a pier at night, heavily shrouded in fog. Bright street lamps line the walkway, casting glowing cones of light through the thick mist. In the center foreground is a silhouette of a person riding a skateboard away from the viewer, casting a long, sharp shadow across the ground. To the left, another silhouetted figure stands by the railing, appearing to handle fishing gear. Benches and a small building gradually fade into the distant fog down the pier.

Taken on the now closed Ocean Beach Fishing Pier.
Shot on #5DmkII #Oceanbeach #sandiego #california #blackandwhite #BnW #Monochrome #NightPhotography #MoodyPhotography #Atmospheric #Cinematic #shadows #foggy #mist #fog #streetphotography #canon5Dmark2 #blackandwhitephotography

A stark, high-contrast black and white photo taken of the corner of a derelict, single-story brick building under a dark sky with scattered white clouds. The structure shows significant signs of decay, with a large section of its exterior facade peeled away to reveal the underlying brickwork and several missing or broken windows protected by metal bars. To the left, overgrown weeds and small bushes sprout from the cracked pavement near an entrance, while a patch of dry grass occupies the foreground on the right. The side of the building features some faint graffiti, and the buildings shadow casts a straight line to the corner of the frame.

Shot on #a7rIV #ohio #photography #bnw #blackandwhite #urbex #abandoned #decay #architecture #monochrome #sonya7rIV #blueskyphotography #urban #darksky #clouds #shadows #angles #composition #corner

A calico-pointed cat with bright blue eyes sits behind a glass window, looking off to the side with a calm expression. The cat has a cream-colored body with mottled patches of grey, tan, and orange on its face and back. The scene is filtered through the reflection of sunlit building in the background and leafy trees on the window pane, with vertical blinds visible in the background.

A young, light-colored cat with large, dark eyes peeks out from beneath the low-hanging branches of a Christmas tree. The cat is nestled on a tan carpet, framed by green pine needles and warm, glowing white fairy lights that create a cozy, festive atmosphere.

A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field portrait of a calico-pointed cat with blue eyes. The cat has a cream and grey tabby-patterned coat with light orange patches on its face and a soft pink nose. It is lying down, looking toward the camera with a calm, serene expression, while the background is softly blurred into shades of grey and white.

Two cats sit side-by-side on an indoor windowsill, viewed from outside through the glass. The cat on the left is a light-colored calico-point with cream and grey fur, sitting forward with its eyes nearly closed in the sunlight. The cat on the right is a darker tortoiseshell or calico with mottled brown, black, and orange fur and a white chest, looking off to the side. Green leaves and small orange flowers from outdoor plants frame the bottom and left sides of the shot, while vertical blinds are visible behind the cats inside the home.

RIP to the realest out there, Eva.
Go bother your pets/humans today while you still can.
More photos on the blog: jonbradley.co/blog
#Eva #Caturday

A black-and-white photograph shows a square window set in a white wall. The window is divided into two sections: the left side is closed by a dirty, opaque glass pane that obscures the view, while the right side is open, looking out into dark, dense foliage. A leafy vine extends horizontally into the open space from the right edge, reaching across the frame.

The Intruder. Shot on #5dmkII.
#photography #blackandwhite #bnw #art #liminal #liminalspaces #moody #artsky #urbex #window #vines #ivy #texture #contrast #fineartphotography

A moody black-and-white landscape photograph featuring a solitary tree standing on the crest of a dark, grassy hill. The hill slopes upward from the left, silhouetted against a lighter hazy sky. The hazy light obscures the details of the foreground and fades into the background, creating a soft, ethereal atmosphere.

Have I talked about my affinity for trees before? Shot on: #Canon40d #Virginia #blackandwhite #bw #trees #tree #field #sun #photography #monochrome #landscape #silhouette #dreamy #ethereal #art #blackandwhitephotography

A black-and-white photograph showing a winter scene viewed through a dark, four-pane window frame. Snow-covered pine trees surround a wooden cabin with a chimney and a deck, which is visible in the lower right quadrant. The landscape is blanketed in heavy snow.

Shot on #5dmkII.
#bigbear #california #photography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #bnw #winter #window #throughglass #trees #forest #snow #cabins #windowview #landscape #art

A low-angle shot looking up at a grey and white tabby cat standing on a dark wooden railing. The cat peers down toward the camera, positioned directly beneath a large, glowing spherical light fixture that hangs from the ceiling, resembling a full moon. The foreground features the alternating light and dark vertical slats of the railing.

Caturday. Shot on #iPhone. #ohio #caturday #iphoneography #mobilephotography #catsofbluesky #catsky #cat #tabbycat #perspective #moon #lowangle #composition #art #photography

A black and white photograph looking up into the canopy of a pine tree heavy with fresh snow. The dark, textured branches in the foreground frame a larger snow-covered tree standing centrally in the distance. To the right, a cascade of falling snow creates a soft, blurred effect against the sharp contrast of the pine needles.

I survived Snowmageddon 2026. Shot on #x100vi #ohio #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #naturephotography #winterlandscape #snow #forest #trees #fineartphotography #landscape #framing #fallingsnow #nature #art #moody

Castle Rising Castle hiding befhind earthwork...
#photography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #bnw #blackandwhite #blancoynegro #monochrome #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #Scape

A photograph of a wall with graffiti that says "fuck thyself".

A photo of a glass storefront window with the words 'FORGIVE YOURSELF' spray-painted in white capital letters. A small halo floats above the word 'FORGIVE.' Directly below the window, a large, weathered 3D sign reads "-PPINESS R-" with the beginning and ending of the sign being cut off. The window below the sign features reflections of the blue sky with clouds and neighboring building in shadow and light.

Word on the Street 07/08.
The Two-Step.
Shot on #Galaxy Note 10+ and #iPhone 6+, respectively.
#Oceanbeach #Sandiego and #Chicago #Illinois
#photography #urbanphotography #streetphotography #streetart #urbanart #foundart #mildvandalism #signs #photoseries #wordonthestreet #happynewyear

Thank you for that. I always feel my work is very disjointed, so I appreciate this. 🙏

A black and white street photograph taken inside a public transit car during the day. In the foreground on the left, a passenger leans against the window, their face partially obscured by a dark scarf or hood. On the right, an older man sits looking upward and outward with a contemplative expression. In the background, other passengers are visible down the aisle. The interior features metal handrails, a "Priority Seating" sign, and an "MTS" logo on a glass partition. Through the windows, a passing suburban landscape with fences and utility poles is visible.

Shot on #X100 - #sandiego #california #streetphotography #trolley #bus #blackandwhite #monochrome #photography #urbanphotography #urbanexploration #streetportrait #peoplewatching #fujifilm

A black and white long exposure image of a chair swing ride like you’d see at an amusement park or fair. The long exposure caused the lights on the ride to leave light trails while you see ghostly lines where the swings of the ride swing in the air.

Allegedly, this ride used to be at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. Shot on #5dmkii #blackandwhite #bw #monochrome #longexposure #lights #lighttrails #swingride #countyfair #dreamy #nightphotography #nightphoto #photography #amusementpark

A high-contrast, black and white photograph of the side of a octagonal shaped two-story wooden building. The building features light-colored, peeling clapboard siding and dark trim around the windows. In the six windows are various curtain styles, including lace, horizontal blinds, fabric draperies, and some windows featuring no curtains at all. A dark, low-pitched roof separates the upper and lower floors, and dried, tall grass obscures the bottom of the first floor. The building's second story dark roof is set against an almost black sky.

Bygone. Shot on #x100vi #scarbro #westvirginia #abandonedbuilding #abandoned #rural #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #architecture #architechturephotography #fineartphotography #blackandwhitephotography #windows #highcontrast #texture #blacksky #lightandshadows #pattern

A black and white photograph of a classic American coupe utility vehicle, a Chevrolet El Camino, parked on an asphalt driveway in front of a rustic, single-story wood-sided house. The vehicle is angled towards the left, showing its shiny chrome bumper and wheels. The house appears weathered with siding falling off and is set amongst overgrown trees and grass. Strong sunlight casts a dark shadow from the vehicle across the driveway.

Priorities. Shot on #X100VI #westvirginia #photography #elcamino #classiccar #blackandwhite #monochrome #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #pointandshoot #urbanphotography #americana #urbexphotography #carphotography #photography #elcamino