Black & White
Believe it or not, black & white photography can be tricky. At least for me. You’re probably thinking, “How hard can it be? There are only 2 colors!” Maybe you’d be right. But I just don’t seem to be able to get the image I have in my mind onto an image in the camera.
I can be looking at a subject, frame it all up nice a pretty, click the button, and I’m SURE it’s a keeper. Then I look in the view finder. WHAT?! How did I see it so differently?
You’ve heard the saying, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day!”? I think that’s what happens when I get a B&W shot I like. I mean, when you take as many pictures as I do, I guess you’re destined to get a few decent ones. Anyway…I hope you enjoy these.
Unknown Abandoned House
I was driving from Avon, Indiana, to Williamsport to see the state’s tallest waterfall. Along the way, I saw this old, abandoned home. Can you imagine its past glory? I don’t know any of the history, but it has to be interesting, don’t you think?
f/5.6 | 1/2500 seconds | ISO 400 | 61mm
Spring Mill State Park
Spring Mill is my favorite state park in Indiana. I love the original mill and the authentic cabins and log houses there. One of them is an old blacksmith shop. This sign hangs above the door.
f/3.5 | 1/500 seconds | ISO 400 | 70mm
Iron Bridge Near Bridgeport, Indiana
We spent some time with friends near Bridgeport, Indiana. It’s in Parke County, which is famous for its covered bridges. But there’s also this old iron bridge. It’s not in use anymore. It has so much character and I love the low perspective.
f/11 | 1/250 second | ISO 200 | 24mm
Bonneville Salt Flats
As a little boy, I remember reading about the Bonneville Salt Flats in the Guiness Book of World Records. Yes, I sued to read that book. All the time.
It was hard for me to get my 10-year-old brain around what exactly they are. Still not sure I completely understand them.
But when we were staying near Salt Lake City we decided to make the drive. It was a crappy, rainy day. Had been for a couple days. That means we couldn’t drive Dash onto the flats.
The rain created pools of water that were like glass, reflecting whatever was around them.
f/4 | 1/6400 seconds | ISO 400 | 70mm