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Black & White Sunday: Composition
For today’s theme – composition – you may decide to show photos where you paid special attention to this important element in photography, where you either respected the conventional rules in photography (such as the rule of thirds) or you chose to broke them to make the image more interesting, or you may take an entirely different approach in your interpretation. The focus does not need to be on the layout of elements that make a photo; you can simply show us a photo of a composition, and that can be just about anything. Remember to make it black and white.
You know the drill. Make a post for this theme, link it to this post and leave me your link in the comment section bellow.
P.S.
If you haven’t checked out the last Sunday’s post, please do. I have enclosed links to participants’ entries, and I must say that there are some wonderful contributions.
The next challenge on this blog is this coming Thursday (see the theme).
Lost in Translation 
The composition of the first is subtle
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and coherent. The second photo is delightful with the face. Good post!
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Ah, the second photo is a merger of two images. It’s the widget for the theme. When seen on a proper screen the first one is a lot larger and the second is just a thumbnail. Thank you for your nice comment.
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And the important element of photography in this shot is to always have a wooden shed of some description in the picture, yes? 😉
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Yes! 🙂 😉
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Excellent! Then I shall quickly go and find a shed….. hold the fort.
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Fort is held 😀
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la composition est assez remarquable avec ses différents plans, c’est très réussi
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Ah Marc, je suis tres contente que cela te plaise. Bonne journee!
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Love that old shed! And I had such a busy week last week, I never posted for B&W Sunday…..but will dig one out for today’s theme!
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I am happy to have you on board whenever you can, Sue. Thank you 🙂
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Beautiful. I have tons of new photos now, so I’ll join your challenge today Paula. Have a wonderful Sunday.
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https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/bw-sunday-lysebotn/
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Breathtaking view and capture that enhances gorgeous light and shapes. Thank you for the entry, Max. Happy Sunday!
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Paula this is a stunning image, it has everything!
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I appreciate your lovely comment, Gilly.
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Having just seen Cardinal Guzman’s lovely image of Lysebotn and come here and seen your inviting image, Paula – I am joining in with my contribution.
https://photographworks.me/2016/08/21/black-and-white-sunday-composition/
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Thank you very much, David.
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Really perfect…..!
Oh, Paula , what a stunning photographer you are!
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😀 I am trying, Anna, but have a long way to go still. Thank you! 🙂
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Love this, Paula: so many contrasting and complimentary diagonal planes.And indeed, as per Ark’s comment, a great shed so well composed!
http://wp.me/pKVAM-1Z3
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Very pleased that you like it, Tish. Yours is a clever interpretation with some nice chaps. You should take close ups of people more often 🙂
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Thank you, Paula. I’m always a bit wary of people-photography – not wishing to intrude. But the railway staff are used to it, and it’s all part of the show.
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I can relate to that, that’s one of the reasons I rarely shoot people. I like shooting children, but hubby keeps yelling that they will arrest me 🙂
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Wonderful lines and fascinating composition. The more you look the more you see.
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Thank you very much, Sue 🙂 🙂
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very nice – all the corner diagonals leading to the center. plus, I like the grass in the foreground and wide tonal range.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/08/b-sunday.html
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Love the hut in the wonderful wildflower meadow and the way the roof mimics the natural shape of the mountain beyond – I am assuming this is what drew you to this particular composition, but there are lots of other interesting diagonals in this shot. I will go away and think about this one Paula. Hope you are having a relaxing day 🙂
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Thank you, Jude. It’s easy to get lost in nature with so many attractive features around. I don’t calculate but follow my gut. Glad you like it. Looking forward to seeing what you have :).
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It’s up. Hope you like it 🙂
https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/the-swarm/
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Thank you for the most useful article, Jude and a top notch composition 🙂
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that’s an interesting composition, Paula, with all lines leading to the shed in the centre. And then on taking another moment the mountain in the background mimicking the shape of the shed becomes apparent. Nicely done.
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Thank you very much, Lynne!
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Good Day Paula…thanks once again. I’m thinking this image meets the theme composition.
https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/black-and-white-sunday-composition/
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This is so cool, curls, and stones and wood and a can. I think he wasn’t aware you were shooting. Am I right?
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Totally unaware.
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Well, here’s mine, Paula. Leading lines: https://suejudd.com/2016/08/21/black-white-sunday-composition/
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This has made me laugh. Thank you, Sue!
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Good! Glad you enjoyed!
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It’s not often that a black and white composition speaks to me, Paula, but I so love this one. Thank you for making time for your challenges. It’s always such a pleasure to come here. Sunday hugs! 🙂
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Thank YOU, darling. Sunday hugs back and talk soon. 🙂
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I’d like to add this one in:
https://mostlymonochrome.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/composition/
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That’s a cool composition. Thank you again 🙂
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I love the scene represented in your photograph. It looks like a very nice place to be and loaded with photographic opportunities.
Here is my post for today: https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/black-white-sunday-composition/
Have a blessed day!
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Thank you, Suzanne. It’s a beautiful portrait!
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Thank you, Paula. 🙂 Have a beautiful day!
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I like the vantage point from where you took this photo, it’s a very nice angle. The looming clouds give this a really nice overall feel, give it some nice texture. All the best to you 🙂
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Thank you, Mark. It’s very nice to see you again. I hope you managed to have some rest this summer.
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I have thank you for asking. I’m just coming off a two week break. Spent some lovely time camping with my wife and friends.
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This is my first ate,pt at your challenge, Paula. I hope you enjoy my selection.
The little cabin looks like it would be peaceful to stay in for a few weeks. Lovely photograph …
Isadora 😎
https://isadoraartandphotography.com/2016/08/21/storm-brewing/
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🙂 I was staying in a hotel quite near to it. I think they use these sheds in fields to store the farming tools and similar. You probably did not know but I am a sucker for stormy skies, so your entry is right up my alley 🙂 Thank you so much, Isadora.
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It looks like I made a good selection since you enjoy storms. Thank you.
I grew up in the city. I have learned something new about this type of shed. 😎
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Perfect. Everything is exactly as it should be to balance all the elements.
Here’s mine – https://teepee12.com/2016/08/21/when-the-magic-worked-black-white-sunday-composition/
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Thank you for digging these two images to show us what composition should look like. Magic pure and simple!
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I love the intersecting lines in this, the way the landscape dives in on itself.
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The landscape dives in on itself. I wish I could have come up with that expression. Thank you so much, Hilary!
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Its splendous ! And the view mindblowing
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Thank you. Good luck to you!
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I just love your photo Paula- the way the mountains, the trees all coming together at different angles is so beautiful. Enjoyed the music too! Here’s mine this week https://dailymusing57.com/2016/08/22/black-white-sunday-composition/
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You did a barn! 🙂 And captured a beautiful scene where every element has its function and purpose. Thank you!
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Dashing around madly (as ever) but catching up with you now!
A great theme of course, Paula, and your restful shot has great lines – plenty to lead us in.
I’ve gone for leading lines too, in Edinburgh: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/08/23/peeping-at-parliament-edinburgh-miralles/
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Oh I know how a busy lifestyle can interfere with blogging. Thank you for the visit Debbie and for your entry.
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Sheer perfection! 😄
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