Monday, February 28, 2011

Black and White Photo Linky Party

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It's time for a Black and White Photo Party and you are all invited. You can change any photo from color to black and white in a photo editing program. So change those pics (new or old) that you think will look cool to black and white and join the party. Let's make it even more fun and vote for your favorite. Only one vote per person. Just comment your favorite linked photo by checking out the thumbnails that catch your attention the most.  You can also leave comments that aren’t votes.  I love hearing from you.   This is a try and see thing. If it works and we like it then we will continue. If it doesn't work then it will go away. Let's see how it goes.

I wanted to take new photos for the party.  My son and I went downtown to try and get architectural pics.

We found an old warehouse type building that had some broken glass bricks and graffiti.  We parked and took a peak inside.  It made for some cool pics.

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Want to peak inside too?  I left these in color because they were more interesting that way.

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Fun huh? 

Here’s another building right next to it that had some broken windows.  The brick really looks cool in black and white.

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Next are photos of a church.  I used different black and white edits with all my pics to experiment.  It was fun.

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Next up is the Chamber of Commerce. 

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And I can’t seem to go downtown without heading to 6th Street otherwise know as Route 66.

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It was fun to go on a photo shoot downtown.  I am glad I went early.  The winds picked up and blew constant 40 to 50 mph winds and the sky became dirt.

I can’t wait to see what you did.  I hope you had as much fun as I did with black and white. 

Next party in 2 weeks will be portraits with a twist. 

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18 comments:

  1. Love the church arches in perspective and the leaded glass window. Those are awesome! Wonderful parties, thanks for hosting! Sherry

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  2. Hey there! I almost missed this one. Work has been too busy. I'm so glad I came by to see some of the photos. Yours are fantastic.Great idea to shoot the buildings. The church and the Chamber of Commerce are fantastic.

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  3. Wow, Tracy-- I love the architectural photos you took-- they're lovely!

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  4. You got some great shots Tracy. I especially like the one looking straight through the arches. Glad I was able to link up. I'll come back in the morning to look at everyone's shots. It's way late now!

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  5. i have always been a huge fan of black & white photo's these are all so good

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  6. Beautiful photos Tracy, those buildings are gorgeous and your really captured some wonderful angles! Black and white photos are my favorite.

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  7. Lovely Photos. I love the way timeless feel of Black and White photography.
    ~Heidi

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  8. Oh, what incredible photos you have taken. Architecture really is AMAZING in black and white!
    I love the stone porch. So many stories it holds!

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  9. Thanks for doing this! I have to get better at Black & White picture taking, but it sure is nice to share what I did have!

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  10. Hi Tracy, my bad I am late for the party...had a long day today, but all is good, and I am joining now. Thanks so much. I will be checking out some more later.

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  11. I love black and white photography--I think it really makes you focus on the subject without the distraction of color. Hopefully I can get some photos together and link up if you do this again!
    Mary

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  12. Such a great idea! I love Black & White photography! Hope you enjoy mine, already a follower. Would love it if you followed me back! Can't wait to check everyone's photo's out! Allison @ leomommyof.blogspot.com

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  13. Tracy, You asked about what photo editing software I used on my tractor wheel spokes. I have PSE on my computer, but I am still figuring it out. I generally use Picnik (the upgraded $25/year version) for all of my photo editing needs. I like how quick and easy it is to play around with all of the effects! One day, I might use my big-girl software, but not today!

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  14. I'm voting for Karina's photo (loved all of hers) #26, (but I also really enjoyed #36 cara, and the barn #10), but really, they all are grand!

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  15. My vote is for #9. I love how she took a photo that frustrated her and made an angelic one that she loves!! It amazes me how you can take a so so picture and make such a beautiful one with a tweek or two!!

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  16. I tried to post a link for my blog but couldn't figure it out! I posted my pics on my blog though! :-) I'll just post the link here!

    http://brittanybillingsley.blogspot.com/

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