Michael Kenna "The Guru of Black & White Photography"

    Black and white photography is mysterious and leaves everyone with a question. With black and white photography, everything is viewed differently. Color no longer distracts the eye, light would be seen in different ways, and it helps the view focus more on the composition. Shapes, forms and patterns are highlighted when it comes to black and white photography. Emotion is emphasized and most importantly, black and white photography is timeless.
    
    For example, Michael Kenna, an English photographer, is mostly know for his monochromatic landscapes. This meaning that his images are produced in shades of gray, which brings out a certain beauty rather than the artists who would rather have color in their work. Michael Kenna's artwork is subjective and revolves around what's in front of him. He reflects what he sees from dusk to dawn within his art. Unlike other photographers, Kenna doesn't have a planned schedule. He likes to take his pictures willingly, not a set time. He explores and observe until he feels like he's gotten everything he needed for his task. 


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    This image screams mystery. The way the lighting is being perceived to the eye is different compared to if the image had color. The detailing if the tree branches and the leaves gives much more detailing to the play pen itself. The sunset in the background recommends that the images was exposed for a long time to get the right amount of sunlight to emphasize some type of curiosity of the setting. To me, this could be a backyard to an abandoned house. The way the play pen looks deserted can suggest that the kids who lived there had grown up and left their childhood behind. With that being said, the emptiness of emotion demonstrates how things can be left behind with no hesitation. 

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