fun with black and white

Another picture post. Good times. So I've been messing around on the computer with black and white. Mostly, I'm going through old photos I've taken and finding the ones that are more interesting/dramatic in B&W. Most of the pictures of people that I've taken fall into that category. It makes sense when you consider that I stink at taking pictures of people.

So here's the arch. In color the picture is kind of boring. And by "kind of" I mean "really".

Another arch shot. Got to represent the STL.

Here's a bridge across the Mississippi. I cropped out a ton of bridge but wished I had a bit more river to work with.

This is my bedroom. I was messing around with the wide angle. I didn't rearrange anything -- everything is in its natural position (including random bike wheel).

My buddy Sam from when we went on vacation last fall. I kind of like how his camera blocked out his eyes. Also of note, my camera is so much bigger than his.

Doesn't he look pensive? It's no wonder everyone wants to date him. He's got the whole angst thing going on which is only magnified, I think, by the B&W.

OK, so I didn't take this one. I included is mostly because I think the B&W makes the mullet look awesome. Nothing better than the open water and the wind in your hair (or mullet).

And last but not least, and awkward self-portrait. If you squint (and use your imagination), you might just see a bit of facial hair.