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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. 

 

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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). 

 

Please, check out these beautiful entries for the challenge:

https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/bw-sunday-lysebotn

https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/08/21/paulas-black-and-white-sunday/

https://photographworks.me/2016/08/21/black-and-white-sunday-composition

https://tishfarrell.com/2016/08/21/the-railway-men-black-white-sunday

https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/08/b-sunday.html

https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/black-and-white-sunday-composition

https://suejudd.com/2016/08/21/black-white-sunday-composition

https://mostlymonochrome.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/composition

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/sundays-black-and-white-challenge-composition-and-a-shed

https://teepee12.com/2016/08/21/when-the-magic-worked-black-white-sunday-composition/

https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/black-white-sunday-composition/

https://beyondthebrushphotography.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/abstract-photography11/

https://isadoraartandphotography.com/2016/08/21/storm-brewing

https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/the-swarm

https://dailymusing57.com/2016/08/22/black-white-sunday-composition

https://bildhof.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/bw-sunday-composition/

https://travelwithintent.com/2016/08/23/peeping-at-parliament-edinburgh-miralles/

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79 responses to “Black & White Sunday: Composition”

  1. lorigreer Avatar
    lorigreer

    The composition of the first is subtle

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  2. lorigreer Avatar
    lorigreer

    and coherent. The second photo is delightful with the face. Good post!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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  3. Arkenaten Avatar
    Arkenaten

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes! 🙂 😉

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      1. Arkenaten Avatar
        Arkenaten

        Excellent! Then I shall quickly go and find a shed….. hold the fort.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Fort is held 😀

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  4. marc bourbon Avatar
    marc bourbon

    la composition est assez remarquable avec ses différents plans, c’est très réussi

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Ah Marc, je suis tres contente que cela te plaise. Bonne journee!

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  5. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I am happy to have you on board whenever you can, Sue. Thank you 🙂

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  6. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Beautiful. I have tons of new photos now, so I’ll join your challenge today Paula. Have a wonderful Sunday.

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    1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
      Cardinal Guzman

      B&W Sunday: Lysebotn

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Breathtaking view and capture that enhances gorgeous light and shapes. Thank you for the entry, Max. Happy Sunday!

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  7. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Lucid Gypsy

    Paula this is a stunning image, it has everything!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate your lovely comment, Gilly.

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  8. B&W Sunday: Lysebotn – Cardinal Guzman

    […] Check out Paula’s black & white photo this Sunday: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/black-white-sunday-composition/ […]

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  9. Paula’s Black and White Sunday – Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Paula’s Black and White Sunday – Lucid Gypsy

    […] Paula’s theme is composition for Black and White Sunday this week. We can choose to follow the conventional rules of photography, thirds, leading lines etc, or ignore them in our choice of image. Mine is an i phone image, and because of the shape, I chose the square setting in camera, but converted it to black and white later. I was attracted to the wrought iron fence because of the bracelet hanging from it. Someone’s lost treasure, of monetary value, but I wonder about the story. Maybe it was found later. You can join Paula here. […]

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  10. Black And White Sunday Composition – PhotographWorks Avatar
    Black And White Sunday Composition – PhotographWorks

    […] to another site where Paula is coordinating images under themes, and today, Sunday, the theme is black-and-white compositions, and this is my […]

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  11. David Bennett Avatar
    David Bennett

    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.

    Black And White Sunday Composition

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, David.

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  12. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Really perfect…..!
    Oh, Paula , what a stunning photographer you are!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 I am trying, Anna, but have a long way to go still. Thank you! 🙂

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  13. The Railway Men: Black & White Sunday – Tish Farrell

    […] week at Black & White Sunday Paula’s challenge is COMPOSITION. Please visit to see her own very fine composition, and the other entries it […]

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  14. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Love this, Paula: so many contrasting and complimentary diagonal planes.And indeed, as per Ark’s comment, a great shed so well composed!

    The Railway Men: Black & White Sunday

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        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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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          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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  15. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    Wonderful lines and fascinating composition. The more you look the more you see.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Sue 🙂 🙂

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  16. klara Avatar
    klara

    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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  17. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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      1. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        It’s up. Hope you like it 🙂
        https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/the-swarm/

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Thank you for the most useful article, Jude and a top notch composition 🙂

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  18. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Lynne!

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  19. black and white sunday: composition – a meditative journey with saldage Avatar
    black and white sunday: composition – a meditative journey with saldage

    […] This image taken from an “above” perspective is submitted in response to the theme “composition” by Lost in Translation […]

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  20. brenda Avatar
    brenda

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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      1. brenda Avatar
        brenda

        Totally unaware.

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  21. Sunday’s Black and White Challenge – Composition…. and a shed. – A Tale Unfolds

    […] Paula – As promised. […]

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  22. Black & White Sunday: Composition | WordsVisual

    […] theme is Composition – Paula suggests we can interpret this as we like. I have gone for a leading line, to take us […]

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  23. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Well, here’s mine, Paula. Leading lines: https://suejudd.com/2016/08/21/black-white-sunday-composition/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      This has made me laugh. Thank you, Sue!

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        Good! Glad you enjoyed!

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  24. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank YOU, darling. Sunday hugs back and talk soon. 🙂

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  25. Composition | Mostly Monochrome Avatar
    Composition | Mostly Monochrome

    […] Black and White Sunday […]

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  26. mostlymonochrome Avatar
    mostlymonochrome

    I’d like to add this one in:

    Composition

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      That’s a cool composition. Thank you again 🙂

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  27. Black & White Sunday: Composition | McClendon Villa

    […] For more information on this challenge, please click here. […]

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  28. Suzanne Gunter McClendon Avatar
    Suzanne Gunter McClendon

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Suzanne. It’s a beautiful portrait!

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      1. Suzanne Gunter McClendon Avatar
        Suzanne Gunter McClendon

        Thank you, Paula. 🙂 Have a beautiful day!

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  29. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
    Mark Kertesz Photography

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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      1. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
        Mark Kertesz Photography

        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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  30. The Swarm… – TRAVEL WORDS Avatar
    The Swarm… – TRAVEL WORDS

    […] black and white Sunday this week is all about Composition. The way we consider a subject before pressing the shutter is very […]

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  31. Storm Brewing | Isadora Art and Photography

    […] Paula’s Black & White Sunday – Composition […]

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  32. Inside the Mind of Isadora Avatar
    Inside the Mind of Isadora

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 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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      1. Inside the Mind of Isadora Avatar
        Inside the Mind of Isadora

        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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  33. WHEN THE MAGIC WORKED: BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY – COMPOSITION | SERENDIPITY

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  34. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you for digging these two images to show us what composition should look like. Magic pure and simple!

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  35. hilarycustancegreen Avatar
    hilarycustancegreen

    I love the intersecting lines in this, the way the landscape dives in on itself.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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  36. Abstract Photography/11 | Beyond the Brush Photography Avatar
    Abstract Photography/11 | Beyond the Brush Photography

    […] Paula’s Black and White Sunday: Composition […]

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  37. sudershana Avatar
    sudershana

    Its splendous ! And the view mindblowing
    Also plz do check my blog i m a new starter

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you. Good luck to you!

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  38. B&W Sunday: Composition – Bildhof

    […] Contribution to Paulas B&W Sunday Challenge […]

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  39. Black & White Sunday: Composition | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Black & White Sunday: Composition | A Day In The Life

    […] week Paula’s theme is composition – telling us we may decide to show photos where we paid special attention to […]

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  40. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You did a barn! 🙂 And captured a beautiful scene where every element has its function and purpose. Thank you!

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  41. Peeping at Parliament – Travel with Intent Avatar
    Peeping at Parliament – Travel with Intent

    […] Part of B&W Sunday  […]

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  42. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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  43. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    Sheer perfection! 😄

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