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challenge accepted

challenge accepted

seeing life in black and white. it’s not a format that i use a lot in my photography.  but recently

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photo finish friday ~ dramatic black and white

photo finish friday ~ dramatic black and white

hello my friends and happy friday! today i thought i would share with you how i edited this photo that

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twelve on twelve ~ june

twelve on twelve ~ june

june snuck up on me. please do not even ask me how it is possible that we are nearly half

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Evening Light and Morning Rain–A Study in Black & White

Evening Light and Morning Rain–A Study in Black & White

There are few things I love more than waking up to muffled thunder and gentle rain.  Especially when I don’t

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Lines, Flares, and Learning to Love Black & White

Lines, Flares, and Learning to Love Black & White

It’s the best class I almost didn’t take. I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of black and

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