Black and White in Color: On the Ground and in the Sky

Black and White in Color

In March, the City Daily Photo Bloggers have been challenged to post photos taken in color that appear almost black and white. I've been digging through my files and I found these photos of sights on the ground. I took this shot by the Salinas River on one of those occasions when it was full. The sand easily picks up footprints. 

Prints in the Sand by the River

This next photo was also taken close to the river.  The current has left patterns in the sand. 

Patterns in the Sand by the River

Black and White in Color: Look Up at the Birds and the Sky

Several birds have congregated on the wires. 

Birds on the Wires

One bird perched in a tree. 

Bird High in a Tree

The turkey vultures dominate the sky on these cloudy days, but don't they always? 

Turkey Vulture Flying above Cloud

Turkey Vulture Flying over Wires

To conclude this challenge, I return to the view I shoot every night from in front of my house framed by the oak and the palms. 

A Gray Sunset

I think I've met the challenge to let color pass for black and white, but the truth is I don't much like black and white. I think God gave us colors to brighten the world. If I'm going to shoot the sky, I prefer this. 

Weathervane in Sunset

Do you prefer color or black and white photos?

See which shots other City Daily Photo Bloggers chose. 

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