Patrick Figaj
Ceremony.


Toni Frissell
In her legendary photos Toni Frissell impresses with a strong trend toward surrealism or realism. The photo presented below, although in black and white, is both extremely sharp and clear. To achieve such level of clarity in black and white is extremely hard.


Sally Mann
This photo, titled Candy Cigarette, not just displays something, it tells a story. It is both emotional and beautiful. This is what the originality of black-and-white-photography is all about.


Birds
Unfortunately, the photographer is unknown. The photo seems to be taken at exact the right moment from exactly the right angle with a perfect lighting. Black and white can be powerful as well.

21's

Let me tell you, turning 21 is a beautiful thing. Almost surreal because it’s a transition from youth into an adult. Most people would say that they “wish” they were still in their 20’s (or youth is the word), but those saying it are not gracefully aging well. That’s the pitfall of society. There is so much to look forward as you grow older; you gain more wisdom and knowledge, your body starts to look damn good, but the most important trait that we must never lose: our childish innocence. In the lieu of turning into an adult, I decided to have my photographer friend capture me in a stark contrast of black and white and everything in between.