Double Doors, Ellensburg, Washington, 2011
A black and white photograph of a pair of double doors on a historic brick building in Ellensburg, Washington. Part of my Pacific Northwest black and white urban photography series.
Black and White Photography
Black and white photography removes distraction and reveals structure, light, and shadow. In this collection, I reflect on why monochrome landscapes feel timeless and how contrast shapes emotional depth in fine art prints.
Without color guiding interpretation, attention shifts to texture, form, and atmosphere. A fog-filled coastline, a weathered hillside, or a quiet riverbank becomes less about surface detail and more about presence. Black and white landscape photography encourages stillness. It invites the viewer to slow down and look more carefully.
These essays and reflections explore both the philosophy and craft behind black and white fine art photography, from field decisions to finished print.
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Double Doors Under Lean-to, Ellensburg, Washington, 2011
Often, architectural elements are added to a building to provide additional functionality. On this building on 2nd Ave in Ellensburg, Washington, a framed lean-to structure was added to a historic brick building to provide either dry storage or protection from the wind, with 6-pane muntin windows and double wooden doors. Part of my Pacific Northwest…
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Barn with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Advertisement, Toledo, Washington, 2010
This photograph of a historic barn near Toledo, Washington highlights a bold Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription advertisement from the early 1900s. In black and white, the scene becomes a quiet study of contrast, rural history, and the stories found along Old Highway 99.
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Rusty Coal Mining Equipment No. 7, Black Diamond, Washington, 2009
A black and white photograph of old rusty coal mining equipment in Black Diamond, Washington.
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Rusty Coal Mining Equipment No. 6, Black Diamond, Washington, 2009
A black and white photograph of old rusty coal mining equipment in Black Diamond, Washington. Image 090201-0388. This photo is one of a series of images from my Pacific Northwest black and white industrial photography project titled Rusty Coal Mining Equipment Purchase Print
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Rusty Coal Mining Equipment No. 5, Black Diamond, Washington, 2009
A black and white photograph of old rusty coal mining equipment in Black Diamond, Washington. This photo is one of a series of images from my Pacific Northwest black and white industrial photography project titled Rusty Coal Mining Equipment Purchase Print
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Rusty Coal Mining Equipment No. 4, Black Diamond, Washington, 2009
A black and white photograph of old rusty coal mining equipment in Black Diamond, Washington. Image 090201-0384. This photo is one of a series of images from my Pacific Northwest black and white industrial photography project titled Rusty Coal Mining Equipment Purchase Print
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Edge of the Woods, Edgewood, Washington, 2008
A black and white photograph of a field, barn, and fence in the snow in Edgewood, Washington. Part of my Pacific Northwest black and white rural photography series. Purchase Print
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Rusty Coal Mining Equipment No. 8, Black Diamond, Washington, 2009
A black and white photograph of old rusty coal mining equipment in Black Diamond, Washington. This photo is one of a series of images from my Pacific Northwest black and white industrial photography project titled Rusty Coal Mining Equipment Purchase Print
