Black and White…or Colour?

The theme for Jake’s Photo Challenge this week is: Black and White. I am not a great lover of black and white photographs. Yes, I know they can be “Arty”, but to me they look rather bland and soulless. (Please feel free to disagree) Perhaps, because I am rather a colourful person I can’t appreciate subtle shades of grey.

For example, here is a black and white photograph of a pretty beach called Praia do Camilo in the Algarve. Taken on a beautiful summer’s day the colours of the sea (in the colour photograph) against the formation of the sandy cliffs look quite effective. Do you think the black and white photo reflects the scene in quite the same way?

Praia do Camilo – Portugal

Does the view look as appealing in black and white? Can you appreciate the wonderful shades of blue which makes the sea look so inviting?

Praia do Camilo

When would you take a black and white photograph in preference to colour?

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A semi-humorous account of life and travel in Portugal. I am a social blogger and love to engage with fellow bloggers all over the world! Through my blog I share situations or things that make me laugh or cry from the bizarre to the ridiculous along with the challenges faced due to language or cultural misunderstandings.

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