Absence

B-365 (that is Before 365) I would never have considered a flower in B&W as being beautiful. Now I know it can show the shape and light and shadows so much better without the distraction of color.

[Darlene]

What a beautiful shot, Katy. I love this flower in B&W. You are right, how much we have learned about B&W though I do not use it much. You captured amazing detail and wonderful light too. FAV

[Barb Tatum]

Lovely detail and it is amazing what we learn over time

[Jill Peck Vona]

terrific, nicely done

[Tunia McClure]

You are right but I love color.

[Francoise]

the textures on the edges of the petals are awesome.

[katy]

@darsphotos Thank you so very much, Darlene! I am really glad you liked it enough to FAV it!

[katy]

@barbtatum Thanks Barb! There is so much to be gained from this site!

[katy]

@jpvona I really appreciate your kind comments, Jill!

[katy]

@tunia don't get me wrong! Color is grand but every now and then the absence of it is grand too!

[katy]

@francoise Thanks Francoise! I think that might have been lost if it had stayed in color!

[Gillian]

You're right - the absence of colour really accentuates the shape and tones of the flower. Lovely capture.

[katy]

@kwiksilver i'm glad you like it thanks so much