42 stunning black and white photos

thursday 7 April 2011, 21:08 by Elja Trum | 53783 times read | 10 comments

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


Untitled, by Lisa


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


Flaws, by ashatay


Vanishing, by Joel Tjintjelaar - bwvision


B&W Window Reflection, by Yannick Lefevre


Behind the Curtain, by Phill


Blowball profile, by Lars Kehrel


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


____, by Jaap Verhoeven


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


Lost, by AnnuskA


Skywalk, by Tony Di Lorenzo


In da hood, by Saikiishiki


Black & Light, by Keith Aggett


Portrait, by Slim Letaief


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


Spin, by Adamned Age


Io non so Parlar d'Amore, by FotoRita


Poppa del Romagna, by Wild Friday


Last boat, by P i c a


Untitled, by Erikaeyes


The Bridge, by Armin Marten


Aves, by -dubliner-


Why are you doing this to me? by Jaydee


Light! {EXPLORED - FP}, by David Keochkerian


Let me be your angel, by Xelia


Untitled, by Falsalama


Once upon a time: Penelope, by Franca Alejandra


Rain, I don't mind, by Olivia Bee


Free Falling, by Dan. D.


Untitled, by Danièle Martinie


Untitled, by Emir Ozsahin


The vessel, by Christer Johansen


In punta di piedi, by Silvia Capponi


The Old Lady, by DufferLong


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


Untitled, by James Wainwright


The delicate sound of silence, by Fotofolio.be


Old Delhi, by Jacklord


Cask, by Steve Denny


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.

You might also like our post with 33 most beautiful female nude photography.

About the author

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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