Nothing says Summertime better than a street party and hull-a-hoops. Unfortunately on my block it was a grey foggy day in the middle July, typical Bay Area weather. Might as well make the photo B&W, yes? Just like a summer romance Black and White Photography was many photographers first love. I know it was mine.
I’m posting this as part of Phoneography black and white street photography challenge. I shot this with the iPhone camera then edited it with Photo Toaster to put the focus on the hull-a-hoop girls face. In color it’s a bright picture of the street party but in B&W I think there is a story, maybe even a mystery. I wonder if the HH girl is just concentrating really hard or is she being a little…”look at me I’m big enough to do this and your not”..or…what do you think. I can never stop being a teacher can I? Maybe she’s Learning 2 hull-a-hoop.
Okay here’s the color version for comparison:
Light Words 
Welcome to the challenge: The conversion really makes the story of street life pop. It’s an engaging image of child play and some of the joys of city life. Well done. Happy Phoneography Challenge.
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Thank you for the kind words L&P. I am inspired to get back to stalking the world, Oh I mean street photograph. I am thrilled to find a home for my iPhone pix 🙂
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nice shot of life on the street 🙂 looks very convivial and its very well in black and white
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Thanks you W. I do believe B&W creates magic!
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Well, you know me and photography. Color is beautiful, but black and white really works our mind and leaves so much to our imagination. I have always loved black and white for that reason. Could be because I grew up with black and white too, but just think about what it does with our minds!! Makes us think more . . . . especially at our (my) age. lol
Neal
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Remember we use to actually use chemical to develop Black and white? Now i i just point and click to turn a picture B&W! You are right about how it works your mind…and imagination!
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