Flickr Friday - Black and White

      I love good Black and White photos but there is so much more to a truly great B/W portrait than just hitting the "Desaturate" button! Beyond the obvious subject matter, orientation, and general composition, a good B/W has great contrasts, range, and lighting along with a host of other complexities.

     Here are a few of my favorite Black and White from other artists on Flickr; each one exemplifying excellent artistic quality.

Pout. - Day 7, originally uploaded by Eileen Bruce.

An Ancient Mariner, originally uploaded by Franco Ferri Mala.

by RuthieMae Photography

Freckle boy, originally uploaded by gunnisal.

Schoolgirl, originally uploaded by gunnisal.

Will You Play Ball with Me?, originally uploaded by dphock.

      All photos Copyright to their respective owners.  All rights reserved.  Used by Permission.

     Please note that I do not necessarily endorse these photographers or their other photos.  I have found these portraits alone to be of highest quality and so have posted them here.