Smokestack, Garibaldi, Oregon, 2020
A black and white photograph of the old Hammond Lumber Company smokestack (circa 1927) in Garibaldi, Oregon.
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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High Over California, 2020
A black and white mobile aerial photograph I took over Southern California.
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Abandoned, Carlson, Washington, 2020
A black and white mobile photograph of an old abandoned building in Carlson, Washington.
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High Over the Desert, California, 2020
A black and white mobile aerial photograph took over the California desert.
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Satsop, 2020
A black and white photograph of one of the old cooling towers from an unfinished nuclear power plant near Elma, Washington.
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Gas Works No. 7, Seattle, Washington, 2014 (ReEdit)
Image 7 of a series of black and white photographs of the old industrial machinery at Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington. This is an updated version of the original 2014 photograph. EXIF: Nikon D700, Nikkor 80-200 mm ƒ2.8 lens, ISO 200, 155 mm, ƒ11, 1/6 second.
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Late Autumn Walk Through the Sonian Forest No. 24, Belgium, 2019
A black and white intimate landscape photograph of a leaf-covered road captured on a late Autumn walk through the Sonian Forest of Belgium.
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Late Autumn Walk Through the Sonian Forest No. 2, Belgium, 2019
A black and white landscape photograph a cobblestone path captured during a late Autumn walk through the Sonian Forest of Belgium.
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Late Autumn Walk Through the Sonian Forest No. 1, Belgium, 2019
A black and white landscape photograph of a frozen pond captured during a late Autumn walk through the Sonian Forest of Belgium.
