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The Dean – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

January 18, 2021

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Casual Portrait, Dan Burkholder, Lumix 42.5 f1.7, monochrome, Monochromia, Olympus Pen F, photography, snapseed, Steven, Steven Willard

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The Dean – Monochromia Dan Burkholder © Steven Willard Informal portrait of Dan Burkholder at a workshop on alternative photo processes before COVID forced him to move classes to the internet. Dan is a well known lecturer, teacher, author of several books on photography processes, and master printer. I have attended several of his workshops and enjoyed them all. I look forward to the time things return to normal and I can join him for another class. Olympus Pen-F…

Casual Portrait – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

November 2, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Monochromia, Pentax 35mm macro, Pentax K5IIs, photography, portraits, Steven, Steven Willard

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Casual Portrait – Monochromia Black And White Photography, Photography, Steven A Casual Portrait © Steven Willard An impromptu portrait of a friend taken at our favorite coffee shop using only existing window light. Pentax K5IIs with Pentax 35mm f2.8 macro lens, processed in Snapseed. Please visit my blog https://stevenwillardimages.wordpress.com Like this:Like Loading… Related November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 stevenjwillard Tagged Black and White, Monochromia, Pentax 35mm macro, Pentax K5IIs, Photography, Portraits, Steven, Steven Willard Leave a comment This is…

One of my favorite spots – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

October 19, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Monochromia, New York City, Olympus OMD EM1, Panasonic 20mm f1.7, photography, Steven, Steven Willard, Urban Scene

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One of my favorite spots – Monochromia Black And White Photography, Photography, Steven Familiar site © Steven Willard I think it’s safe to say that if you are a photographer and have spent some time in New York City, you have been here. Guesses? Olympus OMD EM-1 with f1.7 20mm lens. You can visit my blog here https://stevenwillardimages.wordpress.com Like this:Like Loading… Related October 19, 2020October 18, 2020 stevenjwillard Tagged Black And White Photography, Monochromia, New York City, Olympus OMD EM1,…

The Russians were here – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

October 12, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Connecticut, Historic Sites, Monochromia, photography, snapseed, Southbury, Steven, Steven Willard

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The Russians were here – Monochromia St. Sergius Chapel, Southbury, Connecticut © Steven Willard Just off Interstate 84, in Southbury, Connecticut, is a small collection of houses that look a bit out of place, and the focal point of that collection is this tiny Russian Orthodox chapel that was built in 1930, financed in part by aviation pioneer, Igor Sikorsky. Churaevka, named after a mythical village in a book by George Grebentschikoff, was imagined, along with friend Count Illya Tolstoy,…

A break before seasons end – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

October 5, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Monochromia, Olympus OMD EM1 Mk II, photography, Steven, Steven Willard, Woodbury Connecticut, Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 Pro

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A break before seasons end – Monochromia Black And White Photography, Photography, Steven Flag and Farmall © Steven Willard It won’t be long before the tractor gets pulled into the barn for the winter Olympus OMD EM1 Mk II with Zuiko f2.8 12-40mm Pro zoom, processed in Snapseed. Visit my blog https://stevenwillardimages.wordpress,.com Like this:Like Loading… Related October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 stevenjwillard Tagged Black and White, Monochromia, Olympus OMD EM1 Mk II, Steven, Steven Willard, Woodbury Connecticut, Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8…

How things are – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

September 28, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Monochromia, Olympus Pen F, Panasonic 15mm f1.7, pandemic, photography, snapseed, Steven, Steven Willard, Urban Scene

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How things are – Monochromia Not what we’re used to © Steven Willard Greeted at the door wearing a face mask with hand sanitizer. It’s hard to feel welcome. This is Rhinebeck, New York today, streets blocked to make space for merchants to bring their goods outdoors and restaurant tables out on the sidewalks. Olympus Pen F with Panasonic 15mm f1.7 lens, processed in Snapseed. Take a few minutes to check out my blog https://stevenwillardimages.wordpress.com Like this:Like Loading… Related…

What lies behind – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

September 21, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, industrial, monochrome, Monochromia, Pentax 35mm macro, Pentax K5IIs, photography, Steven, Steven Willard, Urban Landscape

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What lies behind – Monochromia Watertown,Connecticut © Steven Willard I have no recollection about the front of this building, it left no impression on me, but I do remember thinking when I saw this array of meters that there must have been a lot going on here at some time. I’d like to go back sometime to see if I could get inside for some photography. Pentax K5IIs with f2.8 35mm macro lens, processed in PS Express and Snapseed. I…

Coleus – Monochromia – Black & White Photography Article

September 14, 2020

Black and White, Black and White Photography, blackandwhite, Coleus, Monochromia, Olympus OMD EM1 Mk II, photography, Steven, Steven Willard

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Coleus – Monochromia Black And White Photography, Photography, Steven Coleus in Black and White © Steven Willard Surprising, the effects of black and white conversions. Olympus OMD EMI MkII with Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 Pro zoom processed in Snapseed. Visit my blog https//stevenwillardimage.wordpress.com Like this:Like Loading… Related September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 stevenjwillard Tagged Black And White Photography, Coleus, Monochromia, Olympus OMD EM1 Mk II, Photography, Steven, Steven Willard 1 Comment This is only a snippet of a Black and White…