The World Seen in Shades of Black and White

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Humans see the world in vibrant colors. Yet different filters can highlight rare and hidden angels, perspectives, and attractions in everyday images or reflections. I present a set of black and white film photos I took, developed, and printed myself. As much as I appreciate a crisp color digital photo, using a film camera and manually developing and printing film reminds me of the roots and history of photography. Enjoy this set of photos to capture the beauty of architecture, nature, and humanity through shades of black and white.












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