Monday, June 8, 2009

Monochrome Monday

It's Monday and time for another round of monochrome madness. I've heard the only thing that doesn't change is the cemetery; but one thing I'm positive doesn't change is the devotion of b&w enthusiasts. Their pictures may be viewed at the home of Monochrome Maniacs.

33 comments:

bettyl June 7, 2009 11:31 PM  

Wow! That is a magnificent shot! The subject is perfect.

amatamari June 7, 2009 11:50 PM  

Perfect atmosphere!
:-)

ellievellie June 8, 2009 12:04 AM  

Boo -oo! I'm just a ghost - ah - a guest!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com June 8, 2009 1:04 AM  

Epic! This is just superb. The detail in the ironwork and the ambience of the cemetery jump out of the photo and I feel like I have walked into the scene. Thanks for your comments on the Phoenician and Camelback Mountain series on my site.

Tyra in Vaxholm June 8, 2009 1:14 AM  

Wonderful picture with a nice tune.

I visited Highgate Cemetery last month a 'heaven' for a photographer. I got a post on it.
Monochrome/ TYRA

Monica June 8, 2009 1:25 AM  

This is stunning. The lighting is perfection. The gates are interesting. Well done with this photo. :-)

joo June 8, 2009 2:35 AM  

Perfect! Your photo is so atmospheric! I love it!
Have a gret week:)

cieldequimper June 8, 2009 2:45 AM  

Ah, cemetaries in monochrome work wonders. A beautiful gate, so intricate.

Robin June 8, 2009 3:00 AM  

Beautiful!! I love the vintage feel of the shot.

2sweetnsaxy June 8, 2009 3:05 AM  

Great shot. What a beautiful gate even if it is to a cemetery. I wouldn't have guess that's where it was.

Hilda June 8, 2009 3:49 AM  

Gorgeous gate and very atmospheric (and creepy!) photo!

Of course, I just need to ask: who's Lawrence?

Hilda June 8, 2009 3:50 AM  

Oh, and I think this is perfect for another movie about Dracula!

RuneE June 8, 2009 4:14 AM  

I'm not so sure about how unchangeable the cemetery itself is, but I agree about is as a worthy subject for B & W. And this was another fine example.

Aileni June 8, 2009 4:46 AM  

If it wasn't for the Audio notice, this would be utterly timeless. Sepia suits it.

Malyss June 8, 2009 4:56 AM  

I like this shot; A kind of "gothic" mood.. It makes me think about the old movies of the 30ies.Perfect picture for your B&W monday.

Marie Reed June 8, 2009 5:49 AM  

Whoa Nellie! Is this an actual altered photo? I can't take my eyes off of it! If it weren't for the ittle 'audio tours' sign I would have thought that it was a painting!

Jilly June 8, 2009 6:05 AM  

Absolutely beautiful. I've always loved cemeteries. Great places for shots like yours - superb!

Anne June 8, 2009 6:07 AM  

Just perfect again Clueless.

hip chick June 8, 2009 6:35 AM  

Beaurtiful. I love all the detail.

brattcat June 8, 2009 7:32 AM  

Ditto, ditto, ditto, Clueless. This is a real gem.

Christopher Raun Leth June 8, 2009 11:49 AM  

What can I say that haven't been said already? You do know how to make a B&W work!

Jacob June 8, 2009 12:15 PM  

This would make a superb cover for a mystery novel! The clarity of the gate wrestles with the eerie mystery of the background...

I'm impressed.

And because we are impressed with your photographic skills, Lois Anne and I have awarded you the Honest Scrap Award, which, in spite of a strange name, is a serious and very prestigious award.

You should be proud!

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Enjoy and have a wonderful day!

Lois June 8, 2009 1:11 PM  

It looks like a scene from a old movie. I absolutely love it!

Cezar and Léia June 8, 2009 2:23 PM  

This gate is fantastic and you made a perfect choice for this b & w post!
Adorable post!
Léia

Snapshutter June 8, 2009 9:43 PM  

Fantastic photo with that dark gate and light background. Seems to be inviting you to the other side.

b.c. June 8, 2009 10:52 PM  

nice shot, and the monochrome is so fitting for a cemetery picture...

Tash June 9, 2009 12:42 AM  

well done! I love the lightness of color and feel of the tree behind the dark, yet inviting gate. The huge tombstone is also essential to the compositions. well done!

Shaun June 9, 2009 5:05 AM  

Beautifully done.

Hege June 9, 2009 3:05 PM  

The perfect b/W picture.

The black against the light background - makes this magical.

glasgowdailyphoto June 10, 2009 5:01 PM  

Beautiful. Your monochrome shots are always stunning.

Jackie

To what shall I compare this life of ours?
Even before I can say it is like a lightning flash or a dewdrop,
it is no more. -Gibon Sengai (1750-1837)

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