I don’t often venture into black and white, but now and again it makes a change, and it’s grey here today.
The dark side
restlessjo
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I don’t often venture into black and white, but now and again it makes a change, and it’s grey here today.
restlessjo 
I do like the drama of black and white, Jo. It fits a change in seasons, I think. 😊
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It alters the story line, doesn’t it? I look more closely in black and white 🙂 🙂
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I guess I’m here just in time to wish you a happy birthday. You really went crazy, going to the dark side. Must have been all that birthday cake and (possibly???) wine. I hope it was a grand day, grey or not.
ajnet
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It was a kwiet day, as birthdays go, Janet, but no worse for that. 🙂 🙂 I did my celebrating with friends the day before and had a lovely meal out. Then ‘today’ I went to lunch with Michael, skipping over a few puddles. And in the evening had video calls with both my youngsters- always a huge source of pleasure- and Lisa provided a background of fireworks. 🙂 🙂 Spoilt, really!
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Sounds delightful.
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Hmm, not your usual style!
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Does that mean you don’t like them, or just you’re used to chirrupy cheerful me? 🙂 🙂
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Jo, they are just different!
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Very atmospheric, great compositions
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Thanks, sweetheart! It’s been a grey old day here but the gardens will much appreciate the rain 🙂 🙂
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Had a few storms here recently, but the sun is out again now. Just come for morning tea after working in the garden. Good to catch up with my favourite bloggers
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I, too, like that dark side. Jo. Wonderful texture and contrast.
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Thanks so much, Amy 🙂 🙂
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I like that dark side.. a great change.. 😉
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Thanks, Lisa 🙂 🙂
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Happy birthday. Lots of fireworks are going off outside as I write and I can only assume it’s in celebration of you! I especially love the first picture.
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I was talking to my daughter not long since and could see the fireworks going off in the background, Susan. I do appreciate people making an effort 🙂 🙂 Thanks, darlin!
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It’s your birthday! Hope you’re having a happy time.
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I’ve talked to both my youngsters and had loads of lovely messages and a nice meal out. Sitting with dressing gown on and wine and chocs at hand. Not bad at all, despite the rain 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks, Anabel!
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Wine and chocolate, can’t be beaten!
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These are beautiful. I think one of the reasons we enjoy black and white is because we see so much color – and it photographs color can be enhanced. So in that world, black and white stand out. 🙂 … well done, Jo.
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It’s a very grey world here today, Frank, but no reason to stop smiling. Thank you 😊☔🌈💕
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Beautiful. Perhaps because I’m old enough to remember when black and white was 1) almost all you saw (well, that from my parents’ photo albums, actually) and 2) there was so much reverence for photographers like Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson, I just love well done black-and-white photos. These are quite lovely.
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It chimes well with a very wet Algarve day but it’s only weather 😊☔🌈💕 Thanks Angela!
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I have mixed feelings about black and white in these modern times, some shots adapt well and look good, others don’t. I like the boardwalk but my favourite is the first shot, those anchors really stand out well. Oh, and Happy Birthday, I hope you’re having a lovely day 🙂
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A wet one but you can’t win them all, Eunice. Another day in paradise. And cake 😊☔🌈💕
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If it’s any consolation: it’s grey here as well today 🙂
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It’s only weather 😗☔🌈💕
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I think you did black and white very nicely, Jo! Also I wanted to come on here to wish you Happy Birthday! It is almost midnight here in Australia so your birthday is about over here…but I guess it continues on over in your part of the world 😀 Bless your heart for posting on your birthday. Enjoy your special day 🎂🎉 🎊
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Thanks a lot, Mabel. Just out to lunch, armed with umbrella 🤣🥂☔💕
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Hope it was a good day, Jo. Might as well make it a weekend celebration too since the weekend is here 🤣🥂
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And what an interesting dark side. I love those anchors. And it’s nice to see the beach without the distraction of a blue sky. Helps you focus on other elements. Have a fab day!
Jude ❤️🌹♥️
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Thanks darlin! Just about ready to venture forth 🙄☔🥂💕
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Your beautiful dark side shots just made my day brighter. Happy Birthday Jo and wish you many more! 😘
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Many thanks to you 😍🥂💃🎶💕
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Beautiful shots, Jo. Well, the bright spot today is your birthday. I hope it’s a happy one! ❤
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Thanks darlin! Every day a celebration 😍🥂💃🎶💕
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Brilliant photos Jo, really like black and white shots. Always seem more timeless and classic to me.
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Thanks so much, Jonno. It’s a bit like that here today. Big black skies 🙄☔🌈💕
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Love your dark side Jo 🙂
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Thanks, Brian 🙂 🙂
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I like to capture black and white photographs once in awhile, too. Photos of limited colours and hues have their own uniqueness and it helps the viewer to focus on other aspects. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 😀 Aiva
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Thanks, Aiva! We have an unusually damp and dreary day here today, but there’s still a tiny shaft of sunlight. 🙂 🙂
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B6W is not often my choice either – but these are absolutely lovely, Jo. Now and then – uplifting and refreshing.
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Thanks so much, Ann Christine. A lovely surprise- I found you hiding in my Spam this morning 🙂 🙂
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Ha! I could have ended up worse…;-D
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