For Monochrome Madness this week, Elke, of Pictures Imperfect, asks us for images which are naturally monochrome. Or in my case, accidentally monochrome. So it’s all about winter then ….



Not necessarily. Statuary answers very well. Here are two chaps seen at English Heritage’s archaeology store in Helmsley, North Yorkshire: and another at Rievaulx Abbey, all in North Yorkshire.


Or these, from door frames at the Modernista Casa Coll i Regàs in Mataró, Catalonia.


And birds against a reliably grey English sky:



Finally, an all too typical scene from a corner of an English farmyard. I make no apology for not removing the splashes of colour in this, or in my header shot.

A wonderful collection Margaret. Looks like you were tyred by the end 😁
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Brian – behave! Thanks though 😉
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groan . . . . . .
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😁
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You just couldn’t resist could you? 🤣🤣
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Well….um….no 😁
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Not keen on the guy with the teeth, Margaret, but the kitten looks good and I like your misty tree. Quietly homeward for us today. Just one Lisbon palace first xx
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The birds against the sky work beautifully. I’m visiting a pal in Yorkshire next week so your featured photo gave me a bit of a shock! She’s busy managing my weather expectations.
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You know I didn’t take that this week though! It’s pretty damn’ glorious today. Pack a summer dress…
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And a waterproof…
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Of course!
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Oh, the guy with the teeth cheers me up! Enjoy your homeward meanderings xx
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I like all your images Margaret, but the winter ones were amazing.
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You Australians are easily impressed by snow!
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Plenty of my photographs taken in Scotland are accidental monochrome. We do it so well here! Loved your selection, Margaret.
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Thanks Britta! Yup, northern climates are just the thing for monochrome.
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already 22 degrees in my attic room, so you first two are pleasantly cooling me down
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Happy to help!
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Excellent gallery, Margaret
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Thank you. Chilly, though?
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Indeed
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I’m very fond of accidental monochromes. I’m glad you posted these lovely examples.
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Thanks so much IJ!
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I love the little cat, with what looks like a ball of wool! Lovely winter images too, a great choice for this theme 🙂
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Apart from …. who wants winter now? Not me! Thanks Sarah.
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Me either, thank you!!
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I love the black and white, and the hint of color too.
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The tiny colour hints liven things up a bit, don’t they?
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Great photos! Interesting how the time of day or the season can be ‘colorless.’
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It really is!
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This naturally monochrome assignment and resolution with photos that fit the challenge are marvelous.
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Thanks so much Rebecca!
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The wintry scenes do it for me. Fabulous!
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You are so right about the statues – and you found great ones. Unlike others I like that toothy grin. The desaturation works great in your misty tree scene. The little bit of green adds an extra touch. Thanks for taking part!
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Excellent examples for naturally monochrome and photos.
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They took some hunting for!
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Well seen, perfect for the challenge
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Love the gargoyles.
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Fun, aren’t they?
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What a variety! Well done!!
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Thanks. It was a fun challenge.
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It’s a great collection you have here, Margaret!
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Thanks Aletta. It was fun searching.
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