Cee Neuner has a weekly photo challenge over on her blog. This week’s challenge is all about B&W or sepia toned images, as you can probably tell by the title of this post.
I have been looking at this particular image since I captured it on Saturday. There is a strong blue sky which definitely accentuates the snow and the pine needles in the strong side light. I liked the detail I was able to capture in the pine cone and the piece of branch. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to process it in color or B&W. The challenged helped make up my mind.
This also makes a nice addition to my Monochrome Winter series…
Pine cone Sno-cone
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 200
MLCreations Photography 
Lovely crisp photo.
Thank you Suzanne.
Loved how you focused on the pine cone sno cone. It’s dramatic yet soothing to look at. Brilliant!
Thank you. Seems to be a trend I get into some days. I like the effect and might overdue it so I go in streaks.
Stunning photo!! Thanks so much for sharing it in this week’s challenge.
A good balance in the composition Mike and tone really works very well. Hope you have a great week
Thanks James! The week started off great since I had yesterday off but I’m back to work today. Enjoy your week too!