A black and white photo looking down on the #1 subway that is heading right for us (but we were safely standing on a bridge)
The weekend coming at ya!
#Cityscape #Scape
#ColorADay #BWFri #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BnW
Strangers on a Train for #WeekMForMovies #AlphabetChallenge
#ECK #Photography #NYCPhotography
One of the more than 3,400 statues on the Duomo. August 2015.
A statue's wistful #UrbanGaze from the roof of the Duomo.
#ColorADay
#BWFri
#Monochrome
#Italy
#Milan
#Duomo
This black-and-white photograph captures a dramatic, low-angle perspective of a massive concrete bridge spanning a body of water. The composition is vertically oriented, emphasising the bridge's height and the vastness of the sky. The bridge, a heavy brutalist structure, enters the frame from the top right and curves gracefully toward the center, its underside revealing a grid-like texture of concrete panels. A thick, rectangular pylon supports the span, planting itself firmly into the dark, churning water below. The water’s surface is a complex pattern of ripples and small waves, catching the light in a way that creates a high-contrast, metallic sheen.Beyond the bridge, the far shoreline is visible, characterised by a dense treeline of deciduous trees, many of which appear to be in a state of early spring budding. Nestled among the trees on a slight elevation is a solitary, dark-roofed building, possibly a house, overlooking the river. The sky above is filled with a dynamic arrangement of fluffy, white cumulus clouds against the deep, dark grey expanse of a bright but windy day. The lighting is harsh and directional, coming from the upper left, which casts deep, sharp shadows under the bridge's belly and creates a brilliant highlight on the water's surface to the right of the pylon.The monochromatic palette enhances the photograph's structural qualities, focusing the viewer’s attention on the interplay of geometric lines, organic textures, and the powerful contrast between the man-made colossus and the natural elements. Every element, from the distant shoreline to the intricate movement of the river, is rendered with a clarity that invites a contemplative gaze into this stark, architectural landscape.
'A Bridge Too Far'
(1977) A depiction of Operation Market Garden in WWII.
Mono leading lines traverse the Tyne.
Happy #Scape day #Bluesky friends!
Sparty 🙏🏼🖤🤍
#EastCoastKin #ECK #Photography #ClassicMono #ColorADay #BWFri #ForestFriday #Abstractia #Architecture #AlphabetChallenge #WeekMForMovies
A final post today of my 4 individual posts along Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, from Wednesday. Another shot of the higher peaks to the north. Cloudy & grey, pics came out almost like #BWFriday. Now time for my afternoon hike, the last of this trip!
#ECK #ColorADay #NationalParks #Montana
Black and white winter snow scene image that shows a blue jay amongst the leaves of a standing Japanese maple.
Japanese maple holding onto its leaves, Kansas City, Kansas.
#ECK #birdoftheday #weather #birds #classicmono #monochrome #coloraday #bwfri #🪶 #photography #bluejay #photographersofbluesky #kansascity #sensoryart #alone #photographersunited
#coloraday #bwfri
A photograph of the Cowlitz River violently moving through Box Canyon and carving the stone walls as it goes by.
A store for witches and their fans
A Coven Of Witches
For #ColorADay #BWFri Plus #ClassicMono
#photography #art #photographersofbluesky #weareroamers #artyear #explore #monochrome #blackandwhite
The look 👀 🪶
#BWFri #ColorADay #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #Birds #UrbanWildlife #CanadaGoose
Lake área with blue water and sky, grass, shrubs and trees.
My #Scape and #ColorADay #GreenSat
Time to rest for a bit and enjoy the view.
This 3rd of my 4 individual posts along Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park on Wednesday has the reflections that I probably liked best. Cloudy & grey, pics came out almost like #ColorADay #BWFriday, which is what I'll call them, even though taken in color.
#ECK #NationalParks #Montana #scape
#ForestFriday #ColorADay #BWFri
Nature in monochrome.
#landscape #photography #landscapephotography #EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #FijiFilm #photographersofbluesky #PhotographersUnited
Good Friday everyone!
#vintage #ForestFriday #ColorADay #BWFri #ECK #EastCoastKin #sky #sunset #ClassicMono #scape #photography
a black and white photograph of a person (my son) walking with a dog along a dirt trail through a dense forest of tall trees with bright sunlight filtering through the canopy and creating strong shadows on the forest floor. the forest is thick with numerous large tree trunks, and the ground is covered in natural debris, including fallen branches and undergrowth.
The movie: A Walk In The Woods, starring Robert Redford, 2015
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMForMovies
#ForestFriday #Scape
#ColorADay #BWFri
#ECK #WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
An abandoned barn, albeit a tad drafty 😉 found during summer exploring in Alberta #Scape #ColorADay #BWFri #Photography
#ClassicMono
Black-and-white photo of two islets in the sea.
A black and white photograph of an oak tree with a trunk that was damaged in a storm, but still has one strong main branch reaching upward. In the background is a dramatic sky filled with dark clouds.
#ColorADay #BWFri
Wishing a reflective Good Friday to all who observe this day.
#UrbanGaze #ColorADay #water #pink #trees
#photography #photos #photoart #EastCoastKin #streetphotography #photography #spring #naturephotography #wintervibes #westcoastkin #nature #green #sony #stream #lightandshade #forrest #springtime @bskyphotos.bsky.social
2nd of my 4 individual posts along Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park from this past Wednesday. Cloudy & grey, so pics came out almost like #ColorADay #BWFriday, which is what I'll call them, even though in color. Towards the larger peaks above the lake.
#ECK #NationalParks #Montana #scape
A black and white image of a crow that is in the air and about to land on a chain link fence. Its feet are hanging down and pointed towards its tail and its wings are spread out, individual feather tips visible. Puget Sound is in the background, and beyond it, both land and a pale sky.
A crow preparing for landing at the Edmonds Marina Beach Park, Edmonds, Washington
#Birds #Crows #Corvids #ClassicMono #ColorADay #BWFri #AlphabetChallenge #WeekMForMovies #TheCrow #Edmonds #PNW #BNW #Mono #Photography #Scape
#ColorADay #BWFri #ArtYear #DiddleDaddleDoodleADay #TinyAndTerrible #DoAnArt #redbubble
This is a pencil drawing that I lowered the saturation on. It can be found on shirts and stickers and things at www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1797...
Or
www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/8991...
A black and white image of a crow standing on a large rock, its head turned, one eye looking towards the camera. The outer neck feathers are ruffled because of the wind, and there are blurred rocks visible in the background.
A crow on a windy day at the Edmonds Marina Beach Park
#Birds #Crows #Corvids #FeatheredFriends #FlyDay #ClassicMono #ColorADay #BWFri #Scape #Weather #BirdOfTheDay #BNW #Mono #Edmonds @myedmondsnews.bsky.social
A B&W macro of a dahlia. Camera: iPhone 15 Pro. September 2025. Color blindness: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_blindness
B&W images used to invoke thoughts on color blindness for me. But I learned monochromacy is only a tiny fraction of those who are color blind. (see ALT if you are curious).
#ColorADay #BWFri
#macro
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#FlowersOnFriday
#FloralFriday
#dahlia
Panoramic landscape showing the inside of a forest. The foreground is completely covered by thick low-lying evergreen bushes spreading across uneven rolling terrain. Behind the undergrowth, several tall pine trees stand spaced apart along a slight ridge. The sun shines brightly through the trees on the far right side against cloudy blue sky. 9645f3ae-ea39-4efd-9948-4d69009737ed
Surrounded by giants.
#photography #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #classicmono #pano #panorama #nature #landscape #scape #sky #clouds #hiking #travel #trees #forest #forestfriday #coloraday #bwfri #art #artyear #eck
Gonna try something different today. 4 individual posts along Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park - we drove it on Wednesday. It was cloudy & grey, so pics came out almost like #ColorADay #BWFriday, which is what I'll call them, even though in color. Here's the 1st.
#ECK #NationalParks #Montana
A vertical, high-contrast monochrome photograph featuring two birds silhouetted against a muted, overcast sky. The birds are positioned diagonally from one another: one in the upper left with wings arched high in a powerful upstroke, and the second in the lower right, wings tucked closer to its body in a steady glide. The background is a soft, textured gray, devoid of any horizon or landmarks, which creates a profound sense of depth and suspension. The silhouettes are sharp and ink-black, emphasizing the distinct aerodynamic forms of the birds.
A white gull with grey and black wings glides across the sky with grey clouds in the background.
Exotic wings of color glide,
across a sunset’s burning tide.
A sight you dream of, bright and free—
yet it’s simply #BWFri, as it’s meant to be.
#ColorADay #sky #bird #scape #FlyDay
A vertical black-and-white photograph capturing the stark, skeletal beauty of leafless trees against a vast, overcast sky. The composition is grounded by a dense network of branches in the lower half, their intricate, web-like twigs creating a high-contrast texture. In the upper right quadrant, a solitary bird is caught in mid-flight, its dark silhouette providing a sharp focal point and a sense of transient movement against the stillness of the trees. In the lower right, a modern, rectangular architectural pillar introduces a rigid, geometric form that contrasts with the organic, fractured lines of the nature surrounding it. The choice of monochrome emphasizes the graphic quality of the branches and the somber, quiet mood of the scene.
