Thanks very much for your comment and of course you are right, BW is the soul and origin of photography! Gratitude all round 👍👍

Well said @lensman! You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

I disagree. There is no soul of photography when it comes to how it looks. If there is anything that could be called a soul, it's capturing a scene and seeing it again later as it was when it was captured. I can understand its allure since it reduces an image and makes you focus on specific things, but it's no more soulful or special than a color picture that encapsulates the scene in its entirety. Of course if you just like black and white pictures more than color pictures that's a personal taste. I like eating salads without dressing because I can taste the individual vegetables more, but most people enjoy the combination of dressing and the salad as a whole. Neither is more special as a salad.

@@Millicente You have the right to disagree. But just to educate you a little, it has nothing to do with all that nonsense of concenterating on the subject and so and on, but for the simple reason that no other type of photography has the potential to invoke so much emotion as does B&W. Photographic history is full of such photographs. I engourage you to look beyond the obvious.

@@dragonrain3343 I do watch that channel from time to time.

You know why they flash? Because they’re not very good!😁 I know what you mean and there’s got to be a balance. Appreciate it Lee, thank you 👍👍

True words Dave. Appreciate the comment, thank you 👍👍

Thank you very much Abraham

Indeed. You are of course right Richard 👍👍

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

Thanks Russ. Make it a resolution in the new year ! All the best to you

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

Thanks Steve and your support. Merry Xmas

Many Thanks Geoff

You’re welcome

Thank you Kevin, black and white does not fit for all scenes and careful selection is important 👍👍

That’s very kind you Jamie. Have a great Xmas buddy. I’d rather he have his own camera than have his hands on mine! Lots of love from The Grinch😬👍👍

Thanks Mark, appreciate it 👍👍

Thanks Shaun. I do get a better reaction to a good black and white photograph than colour to be honest. All the best and Merry Xmas 👍👍

Thank you Mary. You should definitely try black and white, it may make you think differently. Try changing the picture style to monochrome if it allows you to. Hope you’re enjoying the channel so far. Take care and Merry Xmas 👍👍

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

Thanks very much. Snow made it slightly easier to be fair. Black and white is the way. All the best to you in the new year 👍👍

You are not on your own! Thanks 👍👍

Cheers Stuart. There’s something so satisfying about the genre 👍👍

Funnily enough it made me be more careful😁 50/50 is good, I’m definitely more around 70/30. Cheers Iain 👍👍

Thanks very much 👍👍

Thank you Marty. I’d love to have been part of the photography scene 50 plus years ago.

Many Thanks Jim 👍👍

Really appreciate that Daniel, thank you 👍👍

Thank you. Muchly appreciated 👍👍

Good to hear James, thank you 👍

Cheers Derek. I don’t have to try hard to be moody 😶😬

BW is timeless and can have so much more impact if the subject and edit is right. Thanks for your thoughts and comment 👍👍

All very true. Many Thanks 👍👍

My pleasure

Thanks Stephen. Saltaire just fits with B&W given it’s classic bye gone era. Nothing wrong with colour but another variable as you say and certain colours work better together than others

Many Thanks 👍😬

Thank you James. Glad you enjoyed 👍👍

James, You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

Many Thanks Geir 👍👍

Thanks Alan and hope you had a good Xmas. BW can often be the wrong choice for the subject and colour visa versa. All the best for the new year 👍👍

Thank you Keith. Totally agree sheep are not the best subject for black and white😁 Colour also plays a big part when creating contrast, especially the right combination. All the best to you Keith 👍👍

Many Thanks. That’s good to hear 👍👍

Thank you Adam👍👍

Thank You very much 👍👍

It’s an interesting subject👍

Thanks Ken, good minds think a like 👍👍

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

Its definitely a genre that grows on you. Thanks for your comment and long may the moody photos continue 👍👍

Great words Vincent and I very much agree with what you say. You can overdo the saturation and vibrancy to an extent where it becomes odd. Such more skill I feel with black and white photography when done well. Many Thanks

Righteo. I’ll take your word for it

@@JamesRBurnsVLOG 😊 The limited spectral response of Ortho chromatic emulsions alters the tonal balance in foliage and often makes the sky an empty whiteness which accentuates other terrestrial features kind of like fog can.

Many Thanks. Maybe consider close up work

Sounds like a good reason for me though not really give into the full abstract approach. Cheers Mike 👍👍

Thank you 👍👍

Cheers Steve and yes, you are absolutely right about the distraction element. A slightly cooler climate then now 👍👍

Thanks for the comment Chris. It’s true about the editing as you’re less conscious of how true the colours are showing. Prints maybe in store for next year 👍👍

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

We share the same sentiments Stuart. BW photography just gives it that edge and as you say, classic feel. Never considered BW for the phone. Interesting. Thanks for watching 👍👍

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

Hello Thomas. I have a digital Canon R6 and yes it does. Thank you

Thanks Dean for a well thought out comment. Of course you are right, take out the colour, you are left with other options. Always good to leave your options open but I am definitely drawn more to monochrome 👍👍

I absolutely agree with everything you say. Everything can have a surreal meaning and intent, where bw or colour. While I find black white easier to express some of my themes of motion, timelessness, colour sometimes works in building a kaleidoscope of feeling.

You may enjoy a KZfaq channel called “Black and White Profusion” it has all these amazing old school (and new) b&w photographers work

RAW for those who have more time but do not underestimate what a modern camera can do and produce high quality JPEGs

No I haven’t. I may have to take a look now

A well balanced histogram is important for both colour and black n white. The magic begins in post. Personally however, ETTR. Thanks 👍👍

Expose To The Left or Expose To The Right for anyone who doesn’t know

@@JamesRBurnsVLOG Thank you for your answer!

Your English is not terrible! It makes very clear sense. You are right, It is hard to say why black and white is popular and just by saying you like it from by looking at the photography is all that is needed. Thank you very much and good luck with the studies 👍👍

It has crossed my mind but I just feel there has still to be some reality/ connection for the moving scenes and BW may lose that. The stills are the product of escape to BW from the real world