Harsh Black and White

 Monochrome is also effective in emphasizing the harshness of scenes.

Black and White Textures

In the right light, monochrome is great for emphasizing textures.

 

Tanner Springs Park

There are pleasures to the eye every time we walk past this park near our home in Portland's Pearl District.

Colorful Surprises

 Unexpected sights along the streets of Northwest Portland.

Rough Surfaces

 Wandering around Northwest Portland.

Sidewalk Scenes

 Sidewalks can be interesting.

Black and White Studies

Wandering Around Downtown Portland

 

Farmers Market

 Varieties of red.

Neighborhood Walk

 From the monochrome austerity of the Willamette River and its bridges, to the funky colors of the Pearl District.

Walking West Across the Hawthorne Bridge

 Going back toward downtown Portland.

Under the Hawthorne Bridge

 On the East Bank Esplanade under Highway 5 along the Willamette River in Portland.