, despite this colourful world we live in, remains to be one of the most powerful mediums of photography. When the colour is stripped away we get down to the basics and simplicity of life.
Black and white photographers
need to have a keen eye for
tones, contrasts, textures and especially light
, without which a black and white image would be dull and dreary. Black and white or sometimes referred to as
Monotone or Monochrome
, captures the very soul and essence of nature. Colour images, as beautiful as they are, just cannot seem to achieve the same result.
All photography was originally monochrome. Even after color film was readily available, black-and-white photography continued to dominate for decades, due to its lower cost and its "classic" photographic look. It is important to note that some monochromatic pictures are not always pure blacks and whites, but also contain other hues depending on the process used.
South African Photographer Mitchell Krog
has over the years developed a passion for black and white and mono-toned imagery and has mastered ageless processes from masters like
Ansel Adams
. Mitchell himself has and continues to produce many everlasting black and white vintage masterpieces. This web site showcases his award winning works and you will also be able to purchase limited and unlimited editions of fine art and canvas prints from this web site.
Mitchell has achieved
both
local and international acclaim
with his breathtaking, timeless, captivating and often moving images and has received a variety of commendations and awards in local and international photographic competitions and photography salons.
Mitchell's contemporary portfolio of exquisite and breathtaking landscape and panoramic images and his unique eye for the abstract and obscure stands testament to his artistic talent and austere dedication to the art of photography. Read his biography here.
