2020 WEEK 40: B&W in Color

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This week’s challenge is to take color photo that appears to be Black and White. As an example, the image of the feather (below) is taken in color. However, because the feather itself is almost completely black and white, and because it was taken against a black background, the image itself appears B&W.

The trick this week will be to find a subject that has no color (or very little color), such that it appears black and white. The choice of subject is up to you: Man-made, natural, everyday, or rare. The only rule is that your black and white-looking photo must be taken in color— no conversion to B&W or color removal is allowed. As always, fun, creative, or out of the box ideas are welcomed 🙂

BW Feather in Color – Eric Minbiole

The Challenge

  • Take a color photo of a black, white, or gray subject, such that the photo appears to be B&W.
  • Post your newly taken photo during the week of Sunday, September 27 through Saturday, October 3.
  • Please remember to comment on at least FIVE photo submissions this week by answering the question “why?” in your comments. In other words, “why do I like (or not like) this photo?” or “why did this photo catch my eye?” Thank you!

The friendly community guidelines are pretty simple:

  • Take a new photo for the current weekly theme, not something from your back catalog or someone else’s image.
  • Post your photo each week to our active communities on Facebook or Flickr (or both). Tag the photo:  #2020photochallenge #photochallenge #tempusaura
  • Don’t leave home without your camera. Participating in the 2020 Trevor Carpenter Photo Challenge is fun and easy.

Now retrieving an image set.

POLDR 12X25 Small Pocket Binoculars Compact Adults,Mini Kids Binoculars Boys for Bird Watching,Concert Theater Opera
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Now retrieving an image set.

Kids Binoculars 8x21- Kids Gift Aged 3-12, Shock Proof Compact Binoculars for Kids Set- Neck Strap, Compass, Carabiner, Case- High-Resolution Optics Boy & Girl Gift Toy for Bird Watching, Camping
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About Eric Minbiole

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been absolutely fascinated with anything technical– electronics, computers, cameras, gadgets, etc. Growing up, I loved taking things apart to see what was inside. While I couldn’t always put things back together, I loved trying to figure out how things work. Because of my love for all things technical, I pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering, and currently work as a Software Engineer. I’ve been fascinated with photography ever since borrowing my parents 110 film camera when I was young. It’s been a great hobby ever since: I love experimenting with photos, and trying new things. I especially love technical and/or trick photography. (“Gimmicks!”, as my wife jokingly calls them 😉 ) While I’m comfortable with the technical side of how to shoot, I struggle more with the artistic side of what to shoot in the first place. This is one reason I quite enjoy this group: There are fun, interesting ideas each week. I joined PhotoChallenge as a participant in 2014, and am amazed at how much this group has helped me learn. Each week, I look forward to the fun, creative challenges that Steve, Trevor, Gary, and Jeremy put together. Most importantly, the weekly challenges give me the motivation to get out there and take photos each week. (Otherwise, I suspect my camera might be gathering dust on the shelf.) As well, interacting with the fantastic members of the group– discussing suggestions, techniques, what works, what doesn’t– has been an invaluable help. I am absolutely thrilled to join the PhotoChallenge team– I’ve learned so much from the group, and hope that I can give back a little bit. If you’d like to see some of my photos, please check out my flickr page.