black and white challenge 5

I couldn’t help myself! I am posting 2 images for my final entry in the black and white challenge that I received from the always interesting and informative Darwin on the Rocks and Around the World. Be sure to visit this blog… it’s like taking a journey to wonderful places!

The image above is very special to me. The title is “Father and Son.” That’s my father and oldest son walking on my favorite boardwalk enjoying time together. These are two of the most important, kind, loving, funny, caring men that I will ever know, and my heart was full just watching them walk side by side, hearing my dad impart his wisdom and counsel, and seeing my son listening so respectfully and attentively.

I want to challenge the AY-MAY-ZING Marcelo Leonard to participate in the black and white challenge. Rarely do I visit his blog without saying out loud, “Wow!” Take some time to appreciate his artistry and beautiful photography.

Here are the rules:

1.Post a different black and white photo of yours each day for five consecutive days.

2. Nominate a fellow blogger on each day to continue the challenge. See you tomorrow for the next post.

Finally, below is an image of the cornfield that is about a 3 minute walk from my home. It is very flat in this part of the Mid West, and I desperately miss the shore and mountains, but I have also grown to appreciate the beauty of the open sky and the many stunning sunsets that help me say good bye to the days…

black and white challenge 4

I stepped out of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago last Fall and was greeted by this image. This is post #4 in the black and white challenge that I accepted from Darwin on the Rocks and Around the World. Be sure and visit this blog for an amazing collection of images and excellent writing.

For this post I would like to invite Photography by Chris Blaubac. Chris is a fine artist, and, I especially appreciate his black and white photos along the shore. Be sure and check out his work.

Here are the rules:

1.Post a different black and white photo of yours each day for five consecutive days.

2. Nominate a fellow blogger on each day to continue the challenge. See you tomorrow for the next post.

Final post tomorrow!

black and white challenge 3

Black and white challenge #3. This was taken last year beneath downtown Manhattan, NY. Be sure and visit Darwin on the Rocks and Around the World (my challenger) where you will find stunning images from her travels around the world. I am posting a black and white image each day for 5 days – some old and some new – and inviting another blogger to do the same.

Today I challenge the gifted Lignum Draco to join the fun. His blog is full of amazing images from the land down under. He has many delightful black and white street photography images. Check it out!

Here are the rules:

1.Post a different black and white photo of yours each day for five consecutive days.

2. Nominate a fellow blogger on each day to continue the challenge. See you tomorrow for the next post.

Cheers!

black and white challenge 2

Post number 2 of a 5 day black and white challenge from the amazingly awesome blog: Darwin on the Rocks and Around the World. I am posting a black and white image each day for 5 days – some old and some new – and inviting another blogger to do the same.

Today I challenge A Day in the Brine. This blog manages to always be inspiring, mysterious and whimsical, and, you get great back and white photography as well!

Here are the rules:

1.Post a different black and white photo of yours each day for five consecutive days.

2. Nominate a fellow blogger on each day to continue the challenge. See you tomorrow for the next post.

As for this image, all I am going to say is that it is one of my favorite places to be!

Cheers!

black and white challenge 1

I have accepted a black and white challenge from the amazing Darwin on the Rocks and Around the World. Check out her beautiful images and writing here: https://beautifuliceland.wordpress.com/

My first post features the beautifully stunning St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Last year I was in NY with my oldest son and we spent a day in the city. This amazing structure is undergoing a complete restoration on the inside and out. We were greeted with a dizzying array of scaffolding all around the interior of the sanctuary.

I would like to invite Marcos Ferreiro to participate in the black and white challenge. His blog features beautiful black and white photography of a wide variety of subjects. Visit his amazing blog here: http://sietesombras.es/

There are only 2 rules to follow by accepting this challenge:

1.Post a different black and white photo of yours each day for five consecutive days.

2. Nominate a fellow blogger on each day to continue the challenge. See you tomorrow for the next post.

the face of a city

I have not researched this yet to know the artist(s) or project, but there are at least four of these giant heads in and around Millennium Park in Chicago. This one makes a nice addition to the skyline, don’t you think?