Black & White

When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls!
- Ted Grant

One very important difference between color and monochromatic photography is this: in black and white you suggest; in color you state. Much can be implied by suggestion, but statement demands certainty... absolute certainty.
- Paul Outerbridge

There is nothing more classic and nostalgic than black and white street photography. Black and white reminds us of our past, which we often romanticize and idealize. Not only that, but we don't see the world in black and white, which makes these images more interesting to look at. However, I highly encourage everyone against converting all of their images in black and white simply for the sake of it. Rather, think about the purpose why you are trying to convert the image into black and white. What type of message or feeling are you trying to convey?
- Eric Kim

I have done no color of consequence for thirty years! I have a problem with color-I cannot adjust to the limited controls of values and colors. With black-and-white I feel free and confident of results.
- Ansel Adams

How can a photographer ask such a question? If we consider ourselves to be professional at our chosen craft then we should choose our pallet to suit the subject. Street is traditionally shot in b/w because colour wasn't a choice in the early days. I happen to prefer b/w but do accept that colour might work best with certain images. With digital the choices are amazingly simple to work with, so why not explore all ways of presenting an image?
- Keith Towers

This one was considered, but I have already blipped the little kit cat a few times. I was cleaning windows and she was following me from window to window watching everything intently. I do like the subtle reflections in the glass, but not quite enough to be the chosen one for today.