Infinite Shades of Grey

Life, like black and white photography, is often many more shades of grey, a mix of shadows and light to varying degrees, then it is simply two colors in a crayon box.  It's rich textures and bold contrast can appear and often are strikingly dramatic.

FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA

Without the distraction of color, you are able to focus the viewer's attention on the details and lead the eye where you most want it to go.

Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota

To see a landscape photo in black and white is like time-traveling.  It offers an antiquated look where the viewer may wonder how near or far into the past they have retreated.

"Lady in Waiting" South Dakota  

                                                                                                                                                                            Textures come alive.

Good to be King

                                               
Light dances and mingles with the shadows.

Monochrome photographs have a classic style, elegance, and strength all its own.