7 April 2011, 21:08 | Elja Trum | 42620x read

42 stunning black and white photos

Black and white photos remain a special type of photography. The absence of color puts more emphasis on subject and lighting. We've collected 42 stunning black and white photos for you to get inspired by, or simple enjoy..

cRosSinG LinES, by Ronald Koster
cRosSinG LinES, by Ronald Koster


Untitled, by Lisa

A lone tree is a monument to its tenacity to survive against all odds
A lone tree is a monument to its tenacity to survive against all odds, by Garry

flaws
Flaws, by ashatay

Vanishing I
Vanishing, by Joel Tjintjelaar - bwvision

B&W Window Reflection
B&W Window Reflection, by Yannick Lefevre

Behind the Curtain, by Phill
Behind the Curtain, by Phill

blowball profile
Blowball profile, by Lars Kehrel

Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway (Philadelphia)
Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway (Philadelphia), by Michael Penn Photography

____
____, by Jaap Verhoeven

New York Stock Exchange | HDR
New York Stock Exchange (HDR), by u n c o m m o n

Lost
Lost, by AnnuskA

Skywalk 3
Skywalk, by Tony Di Lorenzo

in da hood
In da hood, by Saikiishiki

Black & Light
Black & Light, by Keith Aggett

Portrait
Portrait, by Slim Letaief

Chicago- Foggy Loop Skyline in B&W
Chicago - Foggy Loop Skyline in B&W, by Doug Siefken

spin
Spin, by Adamned Age

Io non so Parlar d'Amore
Io non so Parlar d'Amore, by FotoRita

Poppa del Romagna B/W
Poppa del Romagna, by Wild Friday

Last boat
Last boat, by P i c a


Untitled, by Erikaeyes

The Bridge by Armin Marten
The Bridge, by Armin Marten

aves
Aves, by -dubliner-

why are you doing this to me?
Why are you doing this to me? by Jaydee

Light! {EXPLORED - FP}
Light! {EXPLORED - FP}, by David Keochkerian

Let me be your angel, by Xelia
Let me be your angel, by Xelia

Untitled, by Falsalama
Untitled, by Falsalama

Once upon a time: Penelope, by Franca Alejandra
Once upon a time: Penelope, by Franca Alejandra

Rain, I don't mind.
Rain, I don't mind, by Olivia Bee

Free Falling
Free Falling, by Dan. D.

Untitled
Untitled, by Daničle Martinie


Untitled, by Emir Ozsahin

The vessel
The vessel, by Christer Johansen

In punta di piedi, by Silvia Capponi
In punta di piedi, by Silvia Capponi

The Old Lady
The Old Lady, by DufferLong

Vignale Monferrato tra le nebbie all'alba
Vignale Monferrato tra le nebbie all'alba, by Valter Venturelli


Untitled, by James Wainwright

The delicate sound of silence ...
The delicate sound of silence, by Fotofolio.be

Old Delhi, by Jacklord
Old Delhi, by Jacklord

cask
Cask, by Steve Denny

Point Lobos, Nathan Wirth
Point Lobos, by Nathan Wirth

Click on an image to see more about the photographer on Flickr. All photos used with permission. If you wish to know more on how to shoot great black and white photos, check out our article on black and white photography or our article on secrets to black and white photography succes.

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Elja Trum   About the author; Elja Trum
Elja Trum is founder of Photofacts and author of a Dutch book on black-and-white photography. In his daily life he is an e-business consultant with Directshop.
Elja uses Twitter, is married and father of Mika and Vera.
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Jacobus de Boer
Jacobus de Boer | thursday 7 April 2011, 21:24
I only have one word for this: Wow!
Yannick Lefevre
Yannick Lefevre | friday 8 April 2011, 00:48
hi Elja
thanks for it, the selection is well ansd a pleasure to see some photo of my contact from Flickr here knipoog
take care
Yan
slim letaief
slim letaief | friday 8 April 2011, 01:27
Cool job! thank you for sharing Elja vrolijk
Ilse Leijtens
Ilse Leijtens | friday 8 April 2011, 08:41
Great !!!
Carly
Carly | friday 8 April 2011, 10:28
wow i'm blown away!
Johannes Klapwijk
ProfileJohannes Klapwijk | friday 8 April 2011, 10:33
Impressive set of beautiful shots!
tswax
t'swax | friday 8 April 2011, 11:01
there are some good photos on here then a couple lame hipster girl self portraits. you need to accomplish something before anyone cares to see your shitty self portraits ladies.
Christer Johansen
Christer Johansen | friday 8 April 2011, 18:13
Some seriously beautiful shots here Elja!
Anna theodora
Anna theodora | friday 8 April 2011, 19:01
Wow! Impressive indeed!
amazing photos! ;D

I'll share it on my twitter! vrolijk
Steve Denny
Steve Denny | friday 8 April 2011, 20:54
Excellent set of photographs, thanks for choosing one of mine.
I'm flattered!
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