52-week Challenge
Week 3 – Black and White

What to do, what to do?

The week three challenge at 52 Frames is Black and White photography. Readers of my ramblings know that I am no stranger to B&W, or monochrome, photography. Hardly a week goes by (when I’m posting consistently) without you having to endure another of my monochrome images. The style works for landscape, macro, still life, etc. You can visit my home page galleries and find three dedicated to monochrome projects.

So, what should I do?

I’m supposed to be challenging myself.

I thought about this challenge most of the week. I considered doing another image for the oil can project, or maybe the game pieces project, but really wanted something different. Out of necessity, due to the frigid temperatures, I had an idea. Something I could almost achieve from the comfort of my vehicle if needed.

I have written about one of my favorite photographers, Tom McLaughlan, and his ministract photography, in a couple of posts through out the years. He created a style that is part minimal, and part abstract. I can not do it justice but I encourage you to visit his site, Ministract.

My idea for the challenge this week would be similar to the ministract style I admire. I would photograph doors and patterns. Some I was even able to do from my vehicle (non-moving of course). For the last one I braved the elements at Bellamy Harbor.