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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Black and White Sunday

I've wanted to participate in Black and White Sunday on many occasions but I've had trouble figuring out what makes a compelling black and white photo. For this week, I tried a photo with lots of contrast. Bright sunlight was filtering through the trees behind Shyla and appears like bokeh in the photo.

I like this one better than my past attempts but I'm still learning. I find myself wondering how Ansel Adams lived without color!
Happy Black and White Sunday!
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24 comments:

  1. TarynNovember 10, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    That's the beauty of B&W Sunday. It's a nice challenge! Yours is a lovely photo!

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  2. Dachshund NolaNovember 10, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    That's lovely! I think high contrast is key to B&W. It's one of the reasons why I love B&W's of Nola; her dark body with light face mask is built in contrast.
    Nola's MOm

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  3. fromsophiesviewNovember 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Perfect B&W KB....Shyla with bokeh....looks just fine to me.

    Ron

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  4. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥November 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    In living color or black and white, Shyla is a beauty!!!

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  5. ~Kim at Golden Pines~November 10, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    I've not tried the black and white challenge, but your perfect photo inspires me to want to try!

    I hope your day is ending on a good note!!

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  6. Two French BulldogsNovember 10, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    What a cool picture. Love the bell
    Lily

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  7. TexWisGirlNovember 10, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    a sweet portrait!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 10, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Perfect shot. I love the background. I know what you mean about no color though. LOL

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  9. MurphyNovember 10, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    That's a pretty great photo!!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  10. WendyFromNYNovember 10, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful picture. I find I am more drawn to Shyla's face without the distraction of color.

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  11. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyNovember 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    What a beautiful shot. She looks like a black lab:) Lee and Phod and their Lady

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  12. Nancy JNovember 10, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Super photo, lovely focus, Shyla glows in colour or B&W. Greetings, Jean.

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  13. Taffy November 10, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Shyla looks beautiful in black and white and in color! Sorry I haven't been around much this week....mom has been working a lot lately.

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  14. White Dog BlogNovember 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    don't underestimate your effort. A great black and white photo must be compelling and have a raw, stripped to its bare soul element that moves you with its intensity and contradictory fullness. Your photo of Shyla has that!

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  15. RubyNovember 10, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Pawfect!!! Then agains, how could you go wrong with a subject like that??! BOL
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  16. Tweedles -- that's meNovember 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    What a wonderful photo! Shyla is beautiful every way there is- color or no color.
    Thanking you again and again for all your love and caring for little Tweedles.
    Sorry we have not had time to visit much-
    We love you all
    tweedles mommy and tweedles

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  17. Millie and WalterNovember 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Great shot! I bet it looks great in color too.

    I don't know what you use to process your pictures but I have to confess that I get some help converting to B&W. I process my pictures in Lightroom and use Google Nik Collection addon software to convert to B&W. http://www.google.com/nikcollection/ That software is compatable with Photoshop too and is good for other image processing tasks. Of course you also have to start with a good picture that has potential to convert well to B&W.

    Cindy

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  18. bichonpawzNovember 10, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    First off...I have never seen a bad picture on your blog...ever! This picture of Shyla is beautiful! Honestly, I just love the pretty color of her fur...and you catch many great shots with the sun shining on it!

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  19. 3 doxiesNovember 11, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Oh my! I think it is just incredibles! There could nevers be a bad foto of Shyla.
    Howevers, I not looks good in B&W.

    Puddles

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  20. DukeNovember 11, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    You are just as beautiful in black and white, Shyla!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  21. Jo's WorldNovember 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Next week have a go at the real black dog, Prince R!

    Shyla looks wonderful in any color.

    Cheers,

    Jo

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  22. ruckustheeskieNovember 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I can't imagine living without colors either. Oh wait, I'm black and white myself..

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  23. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleNovember 12, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Hi Y'all!

    Love the contrast. Great B & W!

    Y'all come back now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  24. Lindsjö taxarNovember 13, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful, its not often you use black and White, but its really great

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