Today, Paula has invited us to “look for some light and shadow, for drama, for moody or even harsh lighting. The theme of this black and white photo challenge is DARKNESS and LIGHT.”
I have previously posted some images that would fit this bill, most notably this one, which I make no apologies for showing again:
But there are more, as I do like a bit of Noir. First up, the WW1 fort at Douaumont, where darkness was particularly true:
And this one that I happened on at a small abbey in Surrey some years ago:
See more at Paula’s blog here.
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The last shot is spectacular.
Thanks, Suzanne! I had gone to this abbey just at the point when a photographer was taking images of his model, so I grabbed an image too! Only trouble was, I didn’t expose for the highlights, but hey, it turned out OK
I like the mysterious quality – it looks very mystical.
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The first two remind me of the film The Third Man. All spot on topic, Sue.
Best wishes, Pete.
Spot on topic sounds good to me, Pete!
Superb stuff!! 😂
Many thanks!
The only word for this is : spectacular!
Yay!
I’m agreeing with Suzanne and Pete. Love the noir.
Many thanks, Tish! I know you like a bit of Noir!
The last photo made me gasp – excellent
A case of “right place, right time!”
Around 90% of my photos are like that. Have a look at Dinner Time on my blog. A case in point 🙂
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The last one came as a bit of a surprise! A bat lady!
Curious, indeed?
This is a cool metaphor. 😀
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I was hoping you would produce something beautiful as this. The first one is from Tcheque republic – probably my favourite shot on your blog. Do I recall it right? Thank you, Sue. It’s nice to be in sync with other bloggers, isn’t it 🙂
The first from Poland (Warsaw), the second from France
Ooops, I got close – almost 🙂
Not too far!
Each has an eerie and mysterious quality.
Pleased you think so, Sally!
Ooh, that last one has me squealing! Is that you in cabaret, Sue? 🙂 🙂 No, seriously, I like it very much, though that first is one of your very best.
I’ll leave the link to Julie on here. I know Paula doesn’t much like people cluttering up her comments with chit chat (unlike some people we know 🙂 ) https://jdriso.com/
Me in Cabaret, Jo? 😳🙄 and thanks for the link, proves I found the right person!
Just being places gets us great shots and these are no exception Sue. Love them all.
Well, I would like to think there is some skill as well, Chris!!
Didn’t the photographer or the model mind you catching a sneaky one?
I asked them, and they were fine….
WOW!! Amazing pictures Sue !!!!
Thank you very much!
That third one is so dramatic, Sue, and different from your usual (although those are all excellent, too.)
janet
That third one in many senses is not really ‘mine’ as it comprised of another photographer’s subject, props and placing!!
oh so noir
Aren’t they just!
Great to see that first one again. Love it 🙂
Thank you, Lynne – glad you like it!
love them all – but the one you just happened upon is my fav – very cool
Thank you! I love chance moments like that…..
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Spectacular-
I like them all but the first is my favourite
Thank you!
wonderful and you caught an exotic and dramatic moment int the last!
Pure chance, a great bit of luck!
happy chance!! 🙂
It was!
Stunning shots! Love that last one with the backlight through her wings!
Thanks, Susan! That was a gift of a shot!
No need to apologize stunning photos. And they do fit right into the theme. They are very dramatically lit. Beautiful.
Glad you like them, Otto!
Superb shots, Sue. What a piece of luck being there at the right moment for that last one, too. 🙂
I love serendipity!
Me too. 🙂
Excellent!
3 lovely photos. It looks like you came across a model shoot in that last one. That’s always a fortuitous occurrence.
Absolutely!
Great shots, Sue! In awe with the last one. 🙂
Many thanks, Amy!
Love the last one, the the first one too… great shots
Many thanks….the first was a spur of the moment shot, and it worked…my favourite of these
You got me on the first shot. I love film noir and the first reminds me of The Third Man. Just something about a single person in shadow that seems so emotional to me. Excellent.
Many thanks, Emilio! Glad you like my attempt at Noir!
Very beautiful
Many thanks, Freddy
Very beautiful contrast with light