Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #70: Monochrome
…we’re inviting you to explore the world of monochrome–which includes black and white and sepia, as well as different shades of one color.
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Autumn arrives in early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day.
Elizabeth Bowen
It’s November.
As I watch the brilliant reds and oranges of fall fade outside my window, a distinctive monochrome emerges.
Crunchy acorns under my feet during a chilly afternoon walk…signal we’re halfway through Autumn. A hint of what’s to come.
However…
There’s nothing quite like crackling river ice…to confirm the reality of winter.
As I try to wait patiently for the return of color next spring.
Nice collection! I just love the crunch of acorns underfoot!
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Thank you so much! (so do I!)
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My pleasure!
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Great pics – love the acorns 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Those acorns are wonderful. ❤
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Thanks! They were everywhere 🙂
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Wow – did not realize we were half way through autumn – how can that be?
Like your take on the theme this week – esp photo of the river
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Thank you. It’s hard to believe winter will be here…too soon for me, but maybe I’ll go after some new winter photos. 🙂
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😊❄️❄️❄️
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Thought I’d land on the acorns as a favorite as I loved it OLU, but then I saw the river ice and loved it even more. Beautiful choices this week.
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Thanks Tina! Those two photos are favorites of mine – so glad you like them!
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I love the sound of ice cracking in winter. Nice autumn photos!
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Thank you! Glad you like them.
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Love this set of monochrome mage. Well captured. The crackling river ice is like a beautiful abstract painting.
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Thank you Amy! That’s quite a compliment 🙂
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Love the contrast between the first photos, and the last one! And especially love the acorns–there’s something special about them…reminiscent of a time when I didn’t know all the hurtful things (or at least couldn’t recall the earliest ones). Your work is wonderful, my friend! ❤
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Thank you! I am drawn to those acorns. Maybe it’s the connection to past adventures as a child. Or their simplicity with the “caps” – who knows? I did have fun collecting some with my 3 year old grandson recently (not when I was taking that photo though, no time for taking eyes off him 😊)
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Yes, the little caps!! Oh goodness, what a fun handful, a 3-yr-old–great age 🙂
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Definitely a fun handful 🙂
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That is so great, such a blessing! 🙂 ❤
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You are such a good photographer. I tried to get some acorns, but it looked nothing like yours. Well done.
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Thanks so much V.J.! The macro lens is a great invention 🙂
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It is! Will have to put that on my wish list.
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Good idea!
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Wonderful reminder of the passing of the seasons and their transitory splendor. I love the acorns, too!
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Thank you! Acorns are a favorite of mine as well. Fun to photograph too 🙂
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I love your choices for the prompt – and that you represented the changes of seasons. Nice job!!
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Thanks!
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Three great choices – love the acorns and remember as a child playing with their little hats. Crackling ice is a wonder every year – love the sound. Nice that you have chosen sounds nearly as much as images! And when the green returns – there will be bird song!
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Thank you! The little hats were part of the fun. I like your take on the sounds as well. I already look forward to bird song 🙂
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😍
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