Lost in Translation

Black & White Sunday: Through

The theme of today’s challenge is “through”. I captured this one walking the streets of Vicenza, Italy two summers ago. Seeing a new place always inspires me, so I decided to play with exposure, perspective and framing. I’d like to see your ideas of through, be it literal or figurative, or just show me what you have ready this Sunday in B&W.
Next Sunday the theme is “Surprise”. Please, check out “Scheduled challenges” for further details.

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Check out these terrific entries. Click on the titles bellow:

Daily Musings’ “Through”

Jussi’s “Through”

Debbie’s Window on Margate

Through Fence by Ese

Suzanne’s “Through”

“Through” by Artistic Explorations

Through the clouds

Andy’s “Through”

Cardinal’s Winter Night

Kathryn’s “Through the Glass”

Klara’s “Through”

January 11, 2015

B&W, Black & White Sunday, Italy, Photography

Black & White Sunday, Italy, ludovico einaudi, photography, through

74 responses to “Black & White Sunday: Through”

jesh stg

January 11, 2015 at 12:42 am

Wo, so much to see here!

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 9:27 am
  
  Thanks a lot Jesh 🙂
  
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themofman

January 11, 2015 at 1:00 am

I think I do remember seeing this shot before.

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 1:04 am
  
  Great memory, Allan! You’ve seen the colour version before. Thank you.
  
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Linda Arthur Tejera

January 11, 2015 at 1:40 am

Great photo, Paula. There’s so much visual! Love it! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 9:57 am
  
  I wanted to capture the most of Italy (in this case Vicenza) and its streets. Thank you, Linda 🙂
  
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vastlycurious.com

January 11, 2015 at 2:20 am

I remember the colored version! It’s great texture and perspective!

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 12:41 pm
  
  Hello Kathryn my dear. How are you? I am flattered you remember the first rendition of this capture.
  
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  1. vastlycurious.com
    
    January 12, 2015 at 5:54 am
    
    I do very clearly as its a great photo. J am sending a post to your blog ! Cheers!
    
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Black & White Sunday Challenge: Through | A Day In The Life

January 11, 2015 at 4:08 am

[…] Lost In Translation – Black & White Sunday […]

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DailyMusings

January 11, 2015 at 4:10 am

I love your shot- beautiful and such depth! Here’s my take on Through https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/01/10/black-white-sunday-challenge-through/

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 1:09 pm
  
  Thank you very much DM. I love your arch, What a beauty. I am happy you could join.
  
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  1. DailyMusings
    
    January 11, 2015 at 1:28 pm
    
    Always love joining a challenge! Thank you 🙂
    
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morselsandscraps

January 11, 2015 at 4:10 am

I’ve saved your photo onto my camera roll so I can scrutinise it more thoroughly. I don’t know why I haven’t been doing this before. I’ve missed heaps. All that wonderful and varied floor paving leads the eye to the outer world. My eye goes through the ancient to the modern outside: the great doors, the uneven walls, the ceiling. And then the white simplicity on the other side, contained by that arch. A wonderful shot, my friend.

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 12:44 pm
  
  🙂 so you saved it. I am honoured, Meg.
  
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yprior1

January 11, 2015 at 4:15 am

I love the oaten feel in the brick – 🙂

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1. yprior1
  
  January 11, 2015 at 4:16 am
  
  “pattern”
  
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  1. yprior1
    
    January 14, 2015 at 6:34 am
    
    and I also love the through theme and I think I have an entry for this week’s theme – be back later amiga ❤
    
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anotherday2paradise

January 11, 2015 at 4:35 am

Wonderful shot, Paula. I feel as though I’m actually walking through there. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 9:33 am
  
  🙂 you should hear the music too 😉 Thanks Sylvia
  
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amandarenee0224

January 11, 2015 at 5:35 am

Beautiful! So many details, but a lot captured from the floor. I also love that you offset the shot a bit. You could’ve lined up straight with the door with the flooring lines set up straight, but you didn’t. I think it makes it more interesting.

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 9:58 am
  
  Thank you for the wonderful comment, Amanda 🙂
  
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Russel Ray Photos

January 11, 2015 at 6:45 am

Happy new year and best wishes to you and yours for health, happiness, peace & prosperity in 2015!

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 9:34 am
  
  Happy New Year Russel!
  
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Ron Hillmar

January 11, 2015 at 6:51 am

Looks great in B&W, makes it more easy on the eye 😉
Have a great sunday!

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 10:09 am
  
  🙂 😉
  
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NW Frame of Mind

January 11, 2015 at 7:31 am

All the interesting textures lead me right through the scene. Nice choice!

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 10:09 am
  
  Nicely put, Lisa. Many thanks!
  
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Sue Slaght

January 11, 2015 at 8:03 am

I am drawn into the photo and what lies through the doors Paula. Lovely.

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Suzanne

January 11, 2015 at 8:40 am

I really like this photo Paula – the grainy way you have processed it is really effective

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Cardinal Guzman

January 11, 2015 at 9:03 am

At first I read Venezia and I thought that this was not the typical Venezia photo. Then I saw that it said Vicenza. I have no idea what a typical Vicenza photo looks like, but I’m guesssing that a low angle like this isn’t typical 🙂
I’ll go look for a B&W photo now.

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B&W Sunday: A Winter Night | artishorseshit

January 11, 2015 at 9:24 am

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/black-white-sunday-through/ […]

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76sanfermo

January 11, 2015 at 9:33 am

In B&W mi piace ancora di piu!
Bellissimo!

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 10:12 am
  
  Meno male che ti piace piu in bianco e nero. A mi me piace piu nelle colori 🙂 Un abbraccio a te 🙂
  
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Ese’ s Voice

January 11, 2015 at 10:27 am

A lot of beautiful things to notice, Paula – all we need to do is to stop and look closely. The details of the pavement caught my eye at once. And then the big open door…not sure if it is because of the light and shadows, but I have the feeling of walking from the past into the unknown modern world out there . 🙂
Here’s what I came up with this time: https://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/black-white-sunday-through/
Have a wonderful Sunday! Hugs

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 1:06 pm
  
  I think it must be the shadows. What a warm entry from you, dear. You must have known I love animals and dog portraits. Thank you, Ese, so much.
  
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restlessjo

January 11, 2015 at 11:01 am

Is it so long since Vicenza? I remember your posts well and I’d love to visit.
Soothing music while I think that my Sundays are not very black and white at all! Much more often colourful and there was a lovely sunrise this morning. The photo is one I could look at and look at, Paula! So much happening… Have a peaceful Sunday 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 3:00 pm
  
  It was in Summer of 2013. Thank you very much Jo. I’m down with a horrible headache. If I can’t get my post ready for tomorrow, it will be next Monday.
  
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  1. restlessjo
    
    January 11, 2015 at 4:30 pm
    
    Hey, no worries, Paula! I have quite a few ‘shares’ this week (after the hols) so hang on to it. You’re meant to enjoy the process so get over your headache first. Gentle hugs! 🙂
    
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  2. restlessjo
    
    January 12, 2015 at 3:22 pm
    
    How’s the head today? 🙂
    I don’t know what I was thinking with my comment above. You have all week to post because I already have a link to the first part of your walk featured this week. If I only had a brain, as the scarecrow said to Dorothy. But I know you’re very busy so whenever it suits 🙂
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 12, 2015 at 3:26 pm
      
      Oh dear Jo, thank you for caring about my contribution and for my health. I had a terrible day and night yesterday with non-stop headache. It is better today, and I will try to do it later on. The result of presidential elections is not making it an easy day though.
      
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      1. restlessjo
        
        January 12, 2015 at 3:31 pm
        
        We had scaffolding rattling on the building next door all night so I can sympathise 🙂 I’m very windswept today but it was another good walk. Entirely in your own time 🙂
        
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Debbie Smyth

January 11, 2015 at 12:05 pm

I love the textures and patterns of that floor. And the lines certainly lead us through the picture. Here is my offering: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/01/11/window-on-margate/

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 12:55 pm
  
  Thank you Debbie. Your offering is spiffing :D. Really appreciate it.
  
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Window on Margate | Travel with Intent

January 11, 2015 at 12:06 pm

[…] Linked to B&W Sunday. […]

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Black & White Sunday: Through | Avaruussuo

January 11, 2015 at 12:16 pm

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susurrus

January 11, 2015 at 12:35 pm

I have to comment that it’s a great picture, revealing wonderful textures, but I LOVE your ‘Blogging is about commenting, not clicking likes. Be heard…’. I appreciate details like this in expressions as well as pictures. It’s the best I’ve seen so far on WordPress.

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 1:15 pm
  
  Thank you, Susan. I had a quick look at your blog, and I seen many great photos. I will be back. I appreciate your kind words and your perception.
  
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Suzanne

January 11, 2015 at 1:08 pm

Here’s my contribution Paula. It’s a bit different from my usual entries for your challenges. http://artifactsandfictions.com/2015/01/11/through/

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 1:13 pm
  
  You have outdone yourself. Double treat for us. Thank you, Suzanne!
  
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  1. Suzanne
    
    January 11, 2015 at 1:20 pm
    
    Thanks so much Paula. Maybe it’s works because it’s heartfelt 🙂
    
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andy

January 11, 2015 at 5:50 pm

After seeing this awesome click, I am going looking for one to post 😉

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1. Paula
  
  January 13, 2015 at 10:10 am
  
  Andy, thank you for your tiger. 🙂 🙂 Wonderful idea!
  
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  1. andy
    
    January 13, 2015 at 3:12 pm
    
    😀
    
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willothewizp

January 11, 2015 at 6:46 pm

Black & White Sunday: Through

What amazing textures in your shot! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 12, 2015 at 1:19 pm
  
  Thank you very much. I like your entry 🙂
  
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alexraphael

January 11, 2015 at 10:31 pm

Must have taken a while to get such an impressive shot. Nice to hear Ludovic too.

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1. Paula
  
  January 11, 2015 at 10:35 pm
  
  Thank you, Alex. Yes, it is Einaudi.
  
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Colline

January 12, 2015 at 3:15 am

Love your photo as always Paula. How i wish i could walk through that door and experience a little of the atmosphere that is surely on the other side.

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Charlie@Seattle Trekker

January 12, 2015 at 4:47 am

Your deft use of black & white photography really enhances the detail and draws your eye.

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1. Paula
  
  January 12, 2015 at 10:08 am
  
  🙂 Thanks, Charlie
  
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Travel/Photography: Brittany, France | Alex Raphael

January 12, 2015 at 11:23 am

[…] I was lucky enough to spend Christmas in the small town of Bubry. It was so rural, so far away from life in the city. And the skylines were wonderful. I have also added it to Paula’s very cool Black and White Sunday weekly theme. You can check it out and other entres here […]

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alexraphael

January 12, 2015 at 11:24 am

Always an honour to be included 🙂

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Maria F.

January 12, 2015 at 11:25 am

What a nice idea, I’m just not active in the outdoors

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1. Paula
  
  January 12, 2015 at 11:28 am
  
  Through can be shot indoors too. 😉 I am not active outdoors as I should be either. Hope you are well, Maria.
  
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hilarycustancegreen

January 12, 2015 at 11:28 pm

Such a stunning photo, love the detail on the floor and the beautiful arch at the end.

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Through the Glass and into the Sea with Paula | V A S T L Y C U R I O U S

January 14, 2015 at 1:13 am

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Patti Kuche

January 14, 2015 at 6:29 pm

What an absolute treasure trove to be found throughout this shot, so much to explore!

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rommel

January 14, 2015 at 9:04 pm

Nicely done shot! It looks like you had to get down to get a better view of it. 🙂 A mark of a true photographer that you are.

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klara

January 14, 2015 at 11:19 pm

here is my entry, taken from the archive (last September). we have cold and rainy weather here for a week and I couldn’t force myself to venture outside in search of new stuff.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/01/bw-sunday-through.html

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1. Paula
  
  January 14, 2015 at 11:43 pm
  
  I recognise that gate in Buzet. When I was there I was too inexperienced and did not have my own camera to do anything about it. This is gorgeous. Thank you so much.
  
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Maria F.

January 16, 2015 at 4:31 am

Very nice. Another subject matter that I like in B&W are statues.

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1. Paula
  
  January 16, 2015 at 10:10 am
  
  Me too, and I like taking photos of statues a lot.
  
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Lignum Draco

January 25, 2015 at 2:53 am

Interesting perspective. However, my back hurts thinking about bending so low.

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