I just feel lucky for these moments. There was a time, not that far from now that I questionned myself about what I was doing in the streets. I thought that I lost my lust for street. I prefered staying at home or waiting in the car reading. I undersftood that I didn’t have to chose. I also told to myself that I didn’t have to force myself to go out and photograph. It took some time to be feel good again on the streets. But I guess that I’m ok now.
One thing is sure, is that those protest walks reactivated the thing.
There’s an urge to simplify my process and B&W is the thing. Ok we’re in 2023 and B&W might be considered as juts a trick to give to the photos some interest but like you, B&W has something else to me. Something color will never have. B&W is not simply an instragram filter … It’s hard to explain why I’m drawn to mono. I think it’s because it’s straight to the point. No distraction. Or maybe it’s because I love that golden age of (Street) photography. Anyway if I’m outdated shooting B&W, be it.

A little late to the party on this post Jeff. I saw it, but decided to wait until I had more time so I could study in depth. Man! You’re such a talent, I know you’ll be modest and shrug it off, but these photos are gold. Well, mid grey in some!

Black and White just has something, I’m still not sure what it is exactly, but I know I love it. Though it has to be said those colour shots of the protests are sublime. I really like the guy holding out his phone taking a shot and the boys with basketballs. My favourite has to be the opener, I’m drawn to it. Simple on the surface, the more I look at that hand the more complex it becomes. The mask too, it has a gritty feel to it, one that I guess couldn’t be conveyed using colour.

You’re absolutely right on the monochrome Leica, makes no sense. Years ago I thought I wanted one, thing is once you think logically it becomes pointless. Why not have the option, we all shoot RAW, convert to mono or leave as colour. It would be very limiting from a creative perspective to shoot just in mono. I’m shooting a wedding in a couple of weeks and I’ve been asked to shoot some stills for a movie. It wouldn’t be acceptable to clients to say “only black and white”, they all love it, but want to see colour too.

Hello Deborah, I can’t have the preview in B&W. My camera is too old and it’s already lagging… No need to add this… Landscapes in mono are just awesome. I really like B&W Photography. It’s not being nostalgic but I just find that the photos are more powerful

I’m just like others! Struggling sometimes, some other times, things come easily. I’m not convinced by monochrom cameras. Unless they release a new GRD IV in mono 🙂