Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best photos showing nature in B&W for a chance to win a Sony alpha a5000. A special thanks to guest judge Chris Schmid. "My body of work is the result of learning from mistakes and by experience. Most of all, I seek, appreciate, and respect a solid critique. There is nothing more humbling (or inspiring) than hearing an honest opinion of my work from a friend or other photographers. Since August 2014, Chris is very proud to be part of the Sony Global Imaging Ambassador program." - Chris Schmid Check out Chris Schmidt's interview, you'll learn and get inspired!
"First I would like to congratulate everyone, it was a really hard choice with such amazing images. In black and white photography, we donât have this panel of amazing colors which can retain the viewers attention, but the advantage is that it adapts really well to all lighting situations. Youâve to play with the texture and your image and your message should be stronger to work well in black in white. The image of this baby chimpanzee caught my attention directly, youâre literally captured by the babyâs eyes and the use of black and white make this image dramatic." - Chris Schmid
Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Untitled" by adelecarne
Congratulations Runner Up "Colorless Palouse Falls" by joelk1983
Congratulations Runner Up "Cot Valley" by kbrowko
Congratulations Amateur Winner "DSC_7245" by clairecastelli
Congratulations People's Choice "Along De Dommel" by Irene_van_Nunen
"Black and White Michigan Tree" by BensViewfinder
"wave wall" by abijur
"DandelionB&W" by tlholder1
"color blind" by lianeguerinbolles
"Ancient Bristlecone Pine" by StevenWMartinPhotography
"image" by tarranTHETOURISTturner
"Morning on the Lake" by PhillipMinnis
"The-Batcave" by phillip_brossette
"Hum bw" by nigel3333
"Breaking Through" by Jellyfire
"Waikiki Wind" by WileKyK
"Wild" by andreaevans
"Silverthorne Moonset" by jimstennette
"Sand Dunes " by noahbryant
"Around the Bend" by MrTwister
"ĐĄalmness of eternity" by q-liebin
"The Crossing B&W" by michyoung
"Mystery Woods" by MargaretN
"The Path" by DarrenMoore
"Lone Tree" by iangilmour
"five and one" by kasper
"Fighting Blue Wildebees" by Bridgena_Barnard
"EROTIC LANDSCAPE" by nikosladic
"Young Sparrow" by BLKINLEY
"Buachaille Etive Mor" by SteveCheetham
"Stilled" by WendyHudnall
"Stable mates" by Masher
"042 - Copy" by adrianurse
"wave1" by pauljackson_4080
"Regal Arabian" by clfowler
mono call" by bridgephotography
"Arctic mountains of Quttinirpaaq National Park" by PLHinds
"Foggy Redwoods" by patrick9x9