A few weeks ago, one of my friends sent me a photo challenge on facebook: "7 days. 7 black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation." So I did it and posting them here, too. I liked the way black and white changes the mood of a photo. A couple of them were just throw away photos that looked as if they told a story, when changed to black and white. I followed the rules for the facebook challenge by not giving any explanation, but I'll give one here.
I was waiting for my typical-for-a-Friday-night take-out Chinese food at my favorite little neighborhood restaurant when I read the facebook challenge on my phone. Photos of my life, I thought. No time like the present, and lifted my phone for this shot. The challenge did specify no people, but I decided that meant no friends or family members. I love the way these three at the restaurant always hustle around getting orders ready.
The next morning, this old friend who can't walk easily anymore, was being pulled on this wagon-like device by his owners. The look in his eyes as he gazes at his "mom" just exudes love.
The Saturday before that, in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This is one of those "throw away" shots that worked out well in black and white.
I posted this one in color in August. I only noticed that leaf, there in the middle, in the black and white version though.
And I posted this one from the September retreat weekend in color. It got the most accolades on facebook. Love those shadows on these old pews.
On the sixth day, I was getting ready to head up to the mountains with my sisters, and was outside watering the plants, when I noticed this little tree frog. It hopped out of the plant I was watering and took refuge on this rail.
And on the seventh day - this lovely view of the Hiwassee River. I never get tired of this scene and loved the misty look of the black and white photo on that morning.
