September 2, 2011

Photo Challenge: Black and White

Kelsey of A Ray of Sunshine announced a photo challenge earlier this week. The theme is Black and White. Oh yeah, I love black and white photos, so I jumped into the fray! 

This is an overall view of the Quarai ruins, an ancient Pueblo mission that dates back to 1630. It is located in the Salinas Valley, southeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico. My camera settings were f/8.0, 1/125 second, and ISO 200. I used Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 software to give the digital image a dramatic emphasis.



If you want to see photos by the other participants, please hop over to Kelsey’s blog for the links!
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16 comments:

  1. JennySeptember 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Girl as much as I love your incredibly gorgeous color photos, I am wild about the same scenes in black and white. You're totally channeling Ansel Adams and I mean that as a huge compliment. Also thank you so much for your precious comment on my blog about Melanie. Seems we always make each other cry. In a good way. I love you! Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Tweak Marty's ears for me and tell him I said he'd better behave.

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  2. JujubeSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love this dramatic black-and-white photo!

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  3. The Gathering RoomSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    striking!!! you captured the area, as you saw it with perfection Donna..

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  4. JeanetteSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Black and White photos are so dramatic! Very nice!!

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  5. Mikailah Autumn September 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I love b&w photos.. they are so beautiful. A different, out of the ordinary sense of art. :) Great picture. And thank you for commenting on my blog!
    Have a blessed day!
    Mikailah

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  6. Nita JoSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Gorgeous! I've always loved B&W photos, and this one is wonderful!

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  7. IreneSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    wonderful.

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  8. DonnaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Oh Donna, this turned out to be Gorgeous! I never got the chance to check out the software download...
    Hope you have a Wonderful weekend!!!
    hughugs

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Perfect photo for B&W, Donna. Thanks!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. AnnSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I love black and whites and how they can totally change the feel of a picture. This one is awesome

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  11. KelsSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Oh my! That's..... stunning!!!!! I love everything about this photo. :)

    Have a lovely day! xxxx~Kelsey

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 2, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    The black and white really does show every detail! Very nice...and of course I love that are on NM!!♥

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  13. DonnaSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Sweetie, Just to answer your question about my background...
    Here's the link:

    http://eleques2.blogspot.com/

    Love her stuff most of the time and it works with the new blogger as well as the old.
    Happy weekend!
    hughugs

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  14. DebbieSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Amazing as usual...I also love B & W!

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  15. MinaSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Hello:) I saw this picture on Kelsey's blog and I thought you might be interested in entering my photo challenge:) here's the blog address:
    www.minaseverydaylife.blogspot.com
    Thanks for your time!
    -Mina;)

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  16. JackieSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful shot, Donna! Good luck.

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