Black & White

Up the Down Staircase - Judith Sparhawk

I went back to the building where I had photographed this staircase area, and got some different views. I processed it in color, which I liked, but I also decided to try it in black and white, to emphasize the lines and circles. I thought it was fun too. 3/1/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com

Up the Down Staircase - Judith Sparhawk

I went back to the building where I had photographed this staircase area, and got some different views. I processed it in color, which I liked, but I also decided to try it in black and white, to emphasize the lines and circles. I thought it was fun too. 3/1/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com

More Eggs - Judith Sparhawk

Another version from the Sunday Brunch shoot the other day. I had a project to make a black and white image with selective coloring, so this was what I ended up creating. 2/6/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com

Sunday Brunch - Judith Sparhawk

Not really brunch, just playing with my new light box and some eggs. I'll probably have a few versions of this theme before I'm done. Experimenting with lighting and composition. 2/1/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com

Into the Woods - Judith Sparhawk

A filtered version of path through the forest. This was originally photographed in northern Michigan, and seeing it in black & white, in a filtered version, gave it a completely different look from the original. I kind of miss the color, but thought it was worth trying a new look. 9/19/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com

Into the Woods - Judith Sparhawk

A filtered version of path through the forest. This was originally photographed in northern Michigan, and seeing it in black & white, in a filtered version, gave it a completely different look from the original. I kind of miss the color, but thought it was worth trying a new look. 9/19/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com

Last Chance to Make A Wish - Judith Sparhawk

In keeping with the theme of "Make A Wish" of yesterday's post, this shot shows a Western Salsify seadhead, with only a couple of "wishes" left! Better hurry and make that wish! ;-) Taken in the San Bernardino Mountains in July. 8/9/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com

Make a Wish! - Judith Sparhawk

About a month ago I made a trip into the San Bernardino Mountains for birding and hiking. It was during a heat wave, and I thought it would be more tolerable than the valley floor. Unfortunately, even at 6,000 feet elevation, it was still pretty warm for the steep hilly hike, and the birds were mostly hunkered down. I did get some shots of the seedheads of Western Salsify. I pulled out those shots tonight and did some cropping and converting to black & white. This was one of my favorites of what I did. I liked the close up view for this frame-filling shot. 8/8/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com

The Big Tree

A b&w version of the big old cottonwood tree photographed at Whitewater Nature Preserve in Southern California.

The Voyager

Playing with double exposures, with the girl from Sedona and an old sailing map.

Ms. Blue Eyes

An alternate version of this piece from my Emergence series--Emergence-the Clouds. I turned it to black & white, with the selective coloring of her blue eyes.

Shadows

I was walking around downtown Redlands on a photo shoot and noticed this window. I liked the way the shadows from the bars showed up on the curtains and the window edges.

Lady in a Hat III

A black & white version of this image, aubergine.

In the Cemetery

I wanted to try a monochromatic version of this cemetery image. I used Aubergine in the Topaz B&W filters.

The Bearded Guy

A sepia version of this image from the Tall Ships Festival.

Door Pull in B&W

I photographed this door pull on a garden gate door, and changed it to B&W. I think I like both versions, but they are very different.

Man About Town

A black and white version of this image of a handsome fellow at the Renaissance Faire last spring.

Walking in Beauty

A black and white version of this image, taken at the recent San Manuel tribe pow wow, held in San Bernardino, CA. Judith Sparhawk

The Pipe Man

A black and white version of this photograph from the Renaissance Faire, 2014.

Doorway to the Moon

A composite of a doorway from Mesilla, New Mexico, with a landscape from White Sands, also in New Mexico. This is a black and white version of this image. Judith Sparhawk

The Juniper and the Stone

***Selected as 2nd runner up in the December 2014 Photo Of The Day by Imaging Resources website. **Selected as winner for 12/3/14, the Photo Of The Day by Imaging Resources.** **Seclected as a Finalist in the 2015 Photo Contest sponsored by Photographer's Forum magazine** I have long been intrigued by the relationship between this tree and the obelisk-shaped rock. This is a black and white version of this photograph, taken at Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. Judith Sparhawk

The Flute Player

A black & white version of this image. Judith Sparhawk

Setting the Magpie Free

Black & white version of this image.

Calling to the Moon

A black & white version of this image, with selective coloring of the owl's eyes. Judith Sparhawk

Room With a View

A black & white version of this image.

Spirit of the Arch

Black & white version of this image.

Anyone For A Bike Ride?

This antique bicycle and its rider were photographed at Fort Edmonton, an historical park in Edmonton, Alberta.

Patterns & Textures

Playing with filters, creating abstract images, and then turning this one to black and white, for a very different look from the brightly colored versions.

Dragonfly Lady in Sepia

A sepia version of this photo originally done in color, showing in the Creative Art Gallery.

Peacock Lady in Sepia

A lovely dancer, adorned with peacock feathers, turned into a sepia image.

Walking By the Church

A sepia version of this old church and schoolhouse in Fort Edmonton, Alberta.

Walking By the Church

A black and white version of this old church and school house in Fort Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Emily ~

Moonset Over Mt. Whitney ~ In my July East Sierra trip, one morning the almost-full moon was about to set over the rugged peaks, moving toward Mt. Whitney. As the sun rose higher, the pale gray peaks glowed almost white, giving a ghostly look. I decided to try it in black and white for more drama. Judith Sparhawk

Church on the Hill ~ During a June trip to Alberta, Canada, I visited the Ukraine Heritage Cultural Village. This was my favorite church there, and I liked it in color, yellow, with a metallic dome roof. I decided to try it in black and whilte as well, and liked the result. Judith Sparhawk

Lady in Chinatown ~ Los Angeles' Chinatown is a great place to view people and architeture.

Just Sittin' ~ I made a black and white version of this old man sitting on the sidewalk.

The Buddha - Judith Sparhawk

This is a shot of the large statue of Buddha in the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. As a kid, I lived across the bay from "the city" as SF is called. We would visit the tea garden for treats, and I always liked this very large statue. The last time I was in SF I revisited favorite memories, and took this shot. After cropping, I decided to try it in b&w. 5/12/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com

Buddha in Black & White ~ This close-up of Buddha is from the large statue in the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. I grew up across the bay from "the city" as SF is called. As kids we used to visit Golden Gate Park and stop for treats in the tea garden. I always admired this statue. The last time I was in SF I visited old favorites, and took this shot. After cropping the image, I decided to try it in B&W.

So Shy ~ This bust is a statue in the rose garden at Kimberly Crest, one of Redlands' historic mansions. It is unusual in the way the girl appears to be hiding. I shot her from several angles, and decided I liked this one best, showing her demurely peeking around her fingers.

Figurehead in Black & White ~ The figurehead on one of the ships at the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, California.

San Diego Design Center Pyramid ~ This interesting architectural structure anchors the San Diego Design Center. I liked the contrast of the "pyramid" and the glass windows of the buildings.

Life in the Fast Lane ~ Black & White~ This is a b&w version of an art composite photograph inspired by the urban architectural elements.