ALMOST BLACK & WHITE

In February and March, when the world is still very much black and white in Vermont, I start to look for color.  Almost Black and White is the theme for this collection of photographs, most of which are based in the literal world outside at Lake Elmore, Vermont.  

All capture a tinge of color in a predominately black and white landscape.  From an ice shanty on a frozen lake to a cemetery with one green shed to a reflection in glass, I am always surprised at what you can see when you have a concept in mind.

Roger in Blue

Cemetery Green Shed

Driveway Bird

Green Window Reflection

Lake Elmore Ice Shanty

Backyard Trees

Montpelier Capitol Building

Blue Sky Mountain

Sumac in Abstract

Even though I am still participating in winter activities, I go to art shows to banish any hint of cabin fever.  I also bring spring flowers inside—they offer hope for the end of winter. Almost Black & White includes color images of plants and flowers that I converted to black and white photographs.  Uncovering some of the color allowed a unique perspective and a new portrayal of the image.

Patterns

Peace Lily

Almost Spring

A Photoshop technique—using the brush tool to paint in a color that does not live in the photograph--is something I am interested in using in future art.  My desire is to add color to an image, yet keep the original feel of the work. I think I succeeded with the purple mountain landscape in this collection.

I hope these images entice you to look for color and solace in their world even if the actuality is sparse.