I am stopping in to share a few photos but will be short on words today.
I have recently taken a deep exploration into black and white photography (this recent exploration can be viewed on my Instagram feed @woolstoneprairie ). With photography becoming a stronger presence in my life I’ve been sorting through what it means to Be a photographer, and beyond taking nice photos what might my type of photography look like?
I am not sure I have solid answers but I recognize I have long been a fan of soft color rather than brilliant, and of photos that convey mood. When I tried some black and whites I discovered the subjects in my back forty, the subjects I happen to like to photograph, are well suited for it. I also discovered that I really like what I see when the color is absent – in some way the mood begins to show itself.
As a result of trying some black and white photography I am seeing my subjects anew and after this many years of living this land and livestock life that’s not a bad thing at all.
