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244th s&t competition: Beautifully simple in black and white

PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:46 pm
by pstubley
While desperately seeking inspiration for a contest theme, I realized it has been a while since we have done a monochrome/black-and-white based theme. I love black and white -- still my first love in photography -- so that seemed like a no-brainer. And I always admire people who manage to achieve "beautifully simple." Usually, there is a minimalist feel implied, but not always, so anything you think is beautifully simple in black and white is fair game.

I'm looking forward to having a very tough decision to pick the winner ;)

A few samples from my archives that in no way cover the gamut of "beautifully simple in black and white":







Submissions will be closed on Thursday the 2nd of August 2012 at 23:46:39 UTC

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Competition History available at viewtopic.php?f=9&t=42757

Re: 244th s&t competition: Beautifully simple in black and white

PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:09 am
by terrybowker
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:55 am
by fishit
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:46 am
by raynerj
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:53 am
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Re: 244th s&t competition: Beautifully simple in black and white

PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:58 pm
by pstubley
Okay, it's already going to be hard to pick. Keep 'em coming: make it even harder for me!! :lol:

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 2:08 pm
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:41 am
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