Black-Eyed Susan Love | Bellingham Photographer

Stark Cluster | Bellingham Photographer

Yesterday I was driving around the bay and I saw this cluster of trees by the water.  Their pale white bodies looked so stark against the blue sky and green under brush that I had to photograph them.  But the true beauty, at least for me, came out when I made the image black and white.

Greenhouse Arch | Bellingham Photographer

Black and White Action | Bellingham Photographer

Thought I would do something uncharacteristic of me and minimize the color with a little black and white action.

Retro | Bellingham Photographer

Welcome Home...

Earth Day...

Tulip in Black and White

Pacific Northwest Moss

Black and White with Spring All Over

Autumn Moss

Mt Shuksan and Mt Baker Ski Lodge

For some reason, I've been doing a lot of experimenting lately with coverting color to black and white. I find black and white brings out some details that can't quite be noticed in color shots. Take this photograph, for instance, with Mt. Shuskan in the background and the Mt. Baker Ski Lodge and trails in the foreground. While the ski lodge and trails are just as noticeable in both photographs, there are certain details - certain shadows and shadings - which pop in the black and white especially with Mt. Shuksan.

Afternoon Calm

Diamonds and Pearls

Thought I would have a go at photographing the diamond engagement ring Dougie gave me along with a string of pearls. I didn't like how the color of the pearls was competing with the ring, so I made it black and white, adding a diffused effect for a little glamor.

Canal Pilings

This is the original shot. It is a group of pilings near a canal bridge. It was a difficult shot to take because of the limitations presented, including the sun.

The sun's effect on the shot is one of the reasons why I believe it looks better as a black and white. What do you think?

Structural

Texture

Fishing Trawlers