Monochrome
Monochrome fascinates me, I love the way in which you have to convert scenes made up of millions of colours into varying tones of grey from black to white or into sepia, sienna, etc. When you look at scenes or objects in 'colour mode' certain things stand out, usually if they have the strongest colours. This can be an actual distraction from the photograph's main subject. Seeing in tones gives you a neutral view, you're viewing the form and shapes of the objects without being distracted by the colours. I feel a monochrome picture works because of its composition, its shape and its form. I'm not saying colour doesn't, but sometimes colours can get in the way. It seems to me that taking away the colour of a portrait really does bring more attention to the expression and mode of the one being portrayed, taking the colour away from stormy skies or seas, tremendously emphasises nature's force; but take a look at my monochrome pages and let me know what you think. Whether you are attracted to monochrome photography or not, I'm sure you will agree that black and white has a timeless quality. Mabelle
