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Since I rediscovered photography in the digital age, I have done very little Black & White. But I feel the ability to see the world in tones rather than hues is a skill I should master. It will make me a better photographer.<\/p>\n

I therefore decided to start a personal project on Black & White landscape photography. The images below are my first serious attempt.<\/p>\n

Silverknowes beach is one of my favourite spots in Edinburgh. At low tide, there are lots of lines, textures and shapes I thought would make for interesting Black & White photographs.<\/p>\n

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Classic view, looking towards Cramond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Zooming in to capture a detail of the landscape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Zooming in even more to create an abstract photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The skies in Scotland can be quite dramatic and that is quite an advantage. Nothing is more bland that a pure blue sky in a monochrome picture.<\/p>\n

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I was attracted to this composition by the lines in the foreground and the big clouds in the sky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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If you shoot a vertical composition as well as the horizontal, you easily double your production. I felt the need to incorporate the rocks at the bottom right to create some visual tension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finally, I had a go at some long exposure seascapes. I\u2019ll definitely be back for more.<\/p>\n

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Classic view of Cramond island from Silverknowes beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Notice the implicit line between the rock in the foreground and the bright clouds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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