Monochrome night shots turn lights and shadows into pure drama. Water movement shows softness, flowing gently in black and white. Daylight roads in monochrome show quiet lines and textures we often miss. For Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge
Category: Monochrome Madness
Amsterdam in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. Amsterdam is a city that often dazzles in colour—golden light on the canals, flower-filled windows, bikes in every hue, and gabled houses leaning into one another like old friends. But what happens when all that…
Backlighting
This week’s Monochrome Madness host is Brian from Bushboy’s World with the theme of Backlighting Monochrome and backlighting make a striking pair in photography. Stripped of colour, monochrome images rely on light, shadow, and contrast to tell a story—and that’s where backlighting shines. When the light source is behind the subject, it creates glowing edges, silhouettes, and…
Any Colour in Monochrome
I wasn’t quite sure if I interpreted the theme correctly, but I followed where inspiration led me. Here’s my take on Margaret’s theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge.— Any Colour in Monochrome.
London in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. Monochrome scenes of London adds mood and timelessness to the city’s iconic sights. The London Eye stands still against a moody sky, while Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament glow in contrast. A red…
Hungary in Monochrome
This week, Sarah is leading the Monochrome Madness Challenge with the theme “Beginning with an H”—and for me, it was an easy choice: Hungary. I visited Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a few years ago, and it instantly became one of those cities that stayed with me long after I’ve left. For this post, I’m…
Macau in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. This was in 2012 when we visited Macau. Macau in black and white feels calm and full of history. The ruins of St. Paul’s and old churches look even more special with their worn stone…
Modes of Transportation in Monochrome
This week’s Monochrome challenge is from Dawn, with the topic of Modes of Transportation I have decided to separate it in three categories-by land, by water, and by air. There are so many ways to get around by land – bikes and jeepneys zip through the Philippines, trains old and new roll through Porto, and…
Hong Kong in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. This week I turn my lens toward Hong Kong—a city that’s always moving, always changing, and striking even without colour. This was 2012 when I went to HK with Jack, my sister and my niece…
Naturally Monochrome
For Elke’s Monochrome Madness Challenge with the theme of Naturally Monochrome. These photos were taken in colour, but at first glance, you might not think so. There’s something about the soft light, the shadows, and the muted tones that give them a monochrome feel. It wasn’t planned that way – just one of those happy…
Into the Woods
Into the quiet woods, where shadows speak in black and white. We don’t have wild woods in Melbourne, but the forested hills of the Dandenong Ranges come close — a peaceful escape into nature’s quiet. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge
Lamp Posts in Monochrome
Lamp posts make great subjects in photography. At times you can often tell which country you’re in just by looking at them — their design, shape, and placement can be surprisingly distinctive. But beyond their appearance, it’s the story behind them that truly matters. It’s the memories we associate with them — a quiet street…
Mirrored Reflections
This week’s themed topic is from Margaret of “From Pyrenees to Pennines” – Mirror. My take for this week’s topic is mirrored reflections. Some of the photos i’ve used previously but in colour. They show the world in reverse, familiar, yet subtly altered. It may even make us pause for a moment to see things…
Spring Time last year
Dawn from The Day After has chosen the theme SPRING TIME for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. Spring in Melbourne was a long time ago… September to November to be exact, so I had to look at my gallery to view my photos from those months. Spring is full of colour and fresh air with flowers blooming everywhere….
Chairs & Benches in Monochrome
The theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge from Brian is Chair or Chairs. Here are some that I found from my travels . BUDAPEST GIRONA BARCELONA PRAGUE SYDNEY MONTSERRAT LONDON LISBON EDINBURGH
Places of Worship in Monochrome
The theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge is “Place of Worship”. Many people say the first thing they explore when traveling is the local market, and for me, that’s absolutely true. My next stop, however, is always the churches. Growing up in a Catholic family in the Philippines, with a deeply rooted Catholic upbringing,…
Clouds in Monochrome
Clouds have always been an inspiration, acting as symbols of feelings, fleeting beauty, and nature’s mysteries. Each type of cloud has its own unique charm, sparking thoughts and imagination. And this is my favourite…not the long haul flights, but being on top of the clouds flying to a wonderful destination as inspired by Margaret’s Post….
Music in Monochrome
Music is often called the universal language because it transcends borders, cultures, and languages. A melody can evoke emotions, tell a story, or spark memories, no matter where you’re from or what language you speak. This is my entry to Margaret’s Monochrome Madness Challenge with the theme of Music. Also linking it to Leanne’s blog….
Monochromes in Mount Wellington
Mount Wellington is a 1,271-meter peak near Hobart, Tasmania, offering stunning views of the city and surrounding landscapes. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge.
Leading Lines at the MONA
HOBART, TASMANIA We had an amazing day at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Australia’s largest privately-owned art museum. I was thoroughly impressed by both the scale of the museum and the incredible diversity of its collection. It truly offers a unique and thought-provoking experience. Here are photos from Mona that I am…
Flowers at the Wilson Botanic Park
These were taken a few weeks back at the Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness and for Cee’s FOTD.
Walking on Stairs & Steps
“Life is like walking on stairs; You have to take the first step to reach your destination.” The guest host for this week’s Monochrome Madness is Aletta from “Now at Home” and she has the theme of STEPS AND STAIRS. Here are some steps and stairs from my travels through the years. Let me start with the…
Flowers in Monochrome
Here are more flowers I discovered during my recent walk in Sassafras. I’m sharing these as part of Leanne’s Monochrome Madness. While there’s no specific theme this week, I’m inspired by her focus on flowers. I am also linking it to Cee’s FOTD Challenge
Reflections
This week is a themed Monochrome Madness week, hosted by Leanne. “Reflections” is the theme, and I absolutely love reflections! This one is a reflection that I saw close to home. As usual it is from the local wetlands. This one is a random puddle capturing the reflection of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Many people…
Bridges in Monochrome
I love photographing bridges, so I’m excited about Leanne’s challenge this week! Traveling over a bridge always feels like stepping into a new adventure. One of my favorites is the iconic CityLink-Tullamarine tube in Melbourne. Its vibrant colors catch the eye and make it a landmark that everyone notices on their way to the airport….
Birds on the Shoreline
“Meet me where the sky touches the sea.” – Jennifer Donnelly This week’s photos of shorelines are for Lens Artist Photo Challenge hosted by Anne of Slow Shutter Speed. Here are some of the shorelines we captured during our road trip along the Great Ocean Road, from Geelong to Port Campbell. And from some 6,000…
Monochromes in The Philippines
It’s been a year and a half since my holiday in the Philippines, but the memories remain vivid. The trip was filled with fun, nostalgia, and new experiences with friends. I’m especially glad I had the chance to visit Ilocos as well. Here are some monochromes which may not be my favourite shots but they…
Monochromes at the Beach
For this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, hosted by Brian of Bushboys World, I’m keeping it local with images from beaches in Victoria, Australia. The theme is “At the Beach”, and I’m excited to share these monochrome shots of Victoria’s coastal landscapes. “To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly…
Monochromes in the Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
This week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge doesn’t have a specific theme, so I decided to follow Leanne’s lead and showcase some flowers in monochrome. I captured these photos at Cloudehill Nursery in Olinda, a charming town in the Dandenong Ranges. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness and for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Shadows and Silhouettes on the Streets of Barcelona
This week is a “themed” Monochrome Madness week and it is being hosted by Dawn. It was about nine months ago when we visited this beautiful city of Barcelona. In Barcelona, shadows and silhouettes of people add a poetic layer to the city’s vibrant streets. As the sun sets, elongated shadows stretch across the colourful…