There are 22 posts filed in monochrome (this is page 1 of 3).
RICOH GR III (c) Pentax – ricoh-imaging.eu
Monochromatic tones and black and white. Simplistic and minimalist approach of going light: One camera. One lens. – Could I combine these key premises also in spring, when the colors of nature start to shine again?
Continue readingAbout 12 years ago near Nîmes (F) I photographed the asphalted cobblestone road and two beautiful manhole covers brightly shining in the backlit. I was fascinated by the strong contrasts and deep shadows. In my eyes it was one of my favourite images of all our trip.
But I was alone with my opinion. My wife Arlette called it the “Sushi manhole covers”. What do manhole covers and Sushi have in common?
Unfortunately the original film negative has never been printed – the image is still eagerly waiting for it’s rediscovery in better times.
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This may be debatable in relation to photography, but in my personal case it is true though.
Continue readingYesterday I wanted to photograph some beautiful black and white compositions in the wood. It was the first day of my vacation.
But the scenery did not seem to be ready for black & white. Or was it me?
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Try to catch the wind. Photographic thoughts. May-29 2020.
“[…] do what everyone knows can’t be done: […] try to catch the wind. Only fools try to catch the wind.” – Bill Buford
Photoessay. Zurich, Switzerland. December 7, 2019.
After saying goodbye to my students to the weekend yesterday evening I spent another hour to make use of the interesting perspective from my classroom on the 4th floor to the building site right opposite and to the surroundings. But the best view was bottom up, imo.
Continue readingThe Scaffold.
Moments#2. 19 October 2019. Baden, Switzerland.
The Scaffold. [click to enlarge]
Photographing in pouring rain is pure fun – even more if passers-by are curious, what you make an image of – but won’t ask you because they worry getting wet in the rain while they ask you. 🤭 The Scaffold!
Continue readingThere is no ‘best camera’ – we all know that. Cameras are tools – not more. Nevertheless I often ask myself, if an upgrade of my old and trusty camera gear (RICOH GR II, Mamiya 7 II, Hasselblad 500 C, Nikon FE and FE2) could help me reach the next level of photography – so – shall I upgrade? If yes – what’s the ‘best’ new camera?
Photoessay. September 14th 2019. Niederweningen and Zurich, Switzerland.
Quiet moments alone on the train, long before the morning rush hour.
