Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Wood

Sliced tree trunk found at Driftwood beach.

Sliced tree trunk found at Driftwood beach.

This week’s topic is wood. It can be a young tree to petrified wood to a table, siding, carving. All wood is allowed in this challenge as long as it is the main focus of your photo. So have fun with this topic and I look forward to seeing what all you bloggers come up with. Use your imagination and creativity with this topic. I hope you have a lot of fun with the topic.

For a list of upcoming topics, please see the list at below. Be creative and challenge yourself. Look for contrast or highly textured subjects to shoot.

Thank you everyone for your overwhelming enthusiasm for the challenge last week. I’m proud to announce our featured bloggers from the Weather challenge. Please check out their posts, they are worthy of a second look. ENJOY!

Featured Bloggers

Beyond the Brush – Lake Superior in the winter. I used to live on the north shore of this great lake in Northern Minnesota. So this photo really spoke to me.

Photos From the Back 40 – A stunning wintery gallery of black and white photography.

Endless Skies – I guess not every stairway at Niagara Falls is maintained in the winer.

WoollyMuses – Some wonderful lighting was captured for this weather challenge.

Vanillarock – Such a delight array of weather to delight us.

It’s a Long Story – I just adore everything about this photo, the flood and even the reflection of the road and clouds in the side mirror.

JCPhotography Ramblings – Such an amazing dramatic sea storm capture. Enlarge to appreciate the power of this photo.

Upcoming Topics

Roadscapes
Texture
Table and Chairs, seating of any kind
Construction
Things Found in a Kitchen

This challenge accepts the following types of photography:

Black and white photography
Sepia tones (browns)
Selective color with the majority of the photo being in black and white.

Hopefully you will have a lot of fun with this challenge and find your creative eye will be expanded. Here are a couple tips and tricks posts I have done specifically for black and white photography.

ENJOY and have FUN.

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My entry this week

This is an Octopus Tree. It actually grows with lots of trunks naturally. When this tree was first growing some of the trunks were trained t grow sideways for awhile then upwards. The tree wasn't harmed in the process.

This is an Octopus Tree. It actually grows with lots of trunks naturally. When this tree was first growing some of the trunks were trained t grow sideways for awhile then upwards. The tree wasn’t harmed in the process.

Since my father was a forest ranger, I grew up with Smokey The Bear.

Since my father was a forest ranger, I grew up with Smokey The Bear.

A piece of driftwood found on the beach with a little photoshop to make the red fire.

A piece of driftwood found on the beach with a little photoshop to make the red fire.

Qi (energy) hugs,

Cee

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lolaWi says:

January 21, 2015 at 13:46

lovely pictures, Cee! am always fascinated by b&w photos. still on experimenting stage, here’s my first take on the challenge 🙂 https://lolawi.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/cees-bw-wood/

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Amelie says:

January 20, 2015 at 13:13

Here is my entry: https://amelielelarge.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/bois/ 😉

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Sam Rappaz says:

January 20, 2015 at 09:09

Thank you Cee for adding the link to Another Voice here. Looks like I had my url in the comments thread already. It’s just the pingback that didn’t work! Thank you dropping by my blog. Sorry for being a pain – damn pingbacks! 😦

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  You are not a pain ….. not even close to it. 🙂
  
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Cee Neuner says:

January 20, 2015 at 08:59

Here is Another Voice’s entry.
https://tokillamimingbird.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/wooden-character/

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kardamomgirl says:

January 20, 2015 at 01:44

Here is my entry, Cee 🙂 :
https://punktpatrzenia.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/cees-black-white-challenge-wood/

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afairymind says:

January 19, 2015 at 10:09

I love the tree picture but I think I like the driftwood best – wonderfully dragon-like!
https://thestorytellersabode.wordpress.com/2015/01/19/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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  January 19, 2015 at 10:49
  
  Thanks.
  
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firstandfabulous says:

January 19, 2015 at 05:43

Just LOVE that tree!
https://firstandfabulous.wordpress.com/2015/01/19/cees-black-and-white-challenge-wood/

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lifestyleproblog says:

January 18, 2015 at 21:07

The Octopus Tree is so unique! Have never soon anything like it before… not even pictures of it…

http://lifestyleproblog.me/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood

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Hamburg und Mee(h)r says:

January 18, 2015 at 11:57

Hi Cee,
I think this is my first B&W challenge. But I thought wood is good for B&W so I gave it a try.
https://hamburgundmeehr.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/
Cheers Angela

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vastlycurious.com says:

January 18, 2015 at 11:56

Only for you would I turn my glorious wooden sculpture to B & W ! Pingback coming!

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  January 19, 2015 at 09:01
  
  Thanks!!! 🙂
  
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Michael Yuli Arianto says:

January 18, 2015 at 10:32

here’s mine, Cee https://yuliarianto.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/pile-of-wood/

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treerabold says:

January 18, 2015 at 09:41

Your driftwood photo is great! And who doesn’t love Smokey?!
Here is my entry for this week’s challenge.
https://treerabold.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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vatelechuza says:

January 18, 2015 at 07:17

Wonderful pictures Cee! :), Here my contribution! http://vatelechuza.com/2015/01/18/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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grumpytykepix says:

January 18, 2015 at 03:35

As I’ve said in my post answering your ‘wood’ challenge, trees and wood are among my favourite subjects. Love your pix. My entry is at: https://grumpytykepix.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/wood-cees-black-and-white-challenge-classic-film-cameras/

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jpeggytaylor says:

January 17, 2015 at 13:50

Wonderful wood shots, Cee – I love the octopus tree! This is my entry for this week’s challenge:
https://oaktreesstudio.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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expressiveponderer says:

January 17, 2015 at 11:57

Here’s my entry- my first time doing this challenge- http://expressiveponderings.com/2015/01/17/photo-challenge-wood/
I love the octopus tree. I wish I had trees with that near me when I was a kid. It would have been great to climb in.

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beluga53 says:

January 17, 2015 at 10:54

Hi Cee – Here is the link to my entry for this week’s challenge – a photo of a piece of driftwood: http://wp.me/p3bN4o-41C

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Pekebun says:

January 17, 2015 at 08:34

My entry to this fun challenge.
http://temasekgarden.com/2015/01/17/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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Klara Bach says:

January 17, 2015 at 07:51

Hello, here is mine for the week
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/01/cees-bw-challenge-wood.html

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Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer says:

January 17, 2015 at 04:27

Here’s mine for the week
https://photographicjewells.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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fairviewmedia says:

January 17, 2015 at 03:38

https://fairviewphotos2014.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/wooded-path/

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Sam Rappaz says:

January 17, 2015 at 02:11

Hi Cee! Hope you are well. Here’s my entry…https://tokillamimingbird.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/wooden-character/

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misshouse219 says:

January 17, 2015 at 01:02

https://adventuresofmisshouse.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/cees-black-white-challenge-wood/

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Jodi says:

January 16, 2015 at 14:15

Love your tree!!!!!!! I just happened to post a black and white “wood” tree photo today too – so would like to join in the fun! 🙂 http://lifeinbetween.me/2015/01/16/discover-your-own-way/

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  January 16, 2015 at 17:30
  
  I’m thrilled Jodi you decided to play and have fun with everyone. Thanks. 🙂
  
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nancy merrill says:

January 16, 2015 at 13:42

I’m not so late this time! Hurrah for our side! Here’s my entry: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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Adhika says:

January 16, 2015 at 10:36

Here is my entry:

https://rly242.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/a-great-big-tree/

Great theme!

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Tish Farrell says:

January 16, 2015 at 08:47

Hello Cee. Here are my wood photos – an Iroquois birch bark house
http://wp.me/pKVAM-17z

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the only deadhead in the hameau says:

January 16, 2015 at 08:22

A second entry for this week’s challenge

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David A Olson says:

January 16, 2015 at 07:37

My contribution: https://davidsfrozenmemories.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-bw-photo-challenge-wood/

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anotherday2paradise says:

January 16, 2015 at 04:54

Fascinating trees for your B&W challenge, Cee. Here are a couple more: https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/giant-trees-in-edisons-botanic-garden-for-cees-wood-challenge/

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davezart says:

January 16, 2015 at 04:25

i originally took these in colour. They were not very colourful to start with, but I edited to make black and white and put filters on for different effects. hope you like

https://s00156364.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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bambangpriantono - From Indonesia For You says:

January 16, 2015 at 02:07

Fantastic Cee! this is mine

https://bambangpriantono.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-woodkayu/

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kardamomgirl says:

January 15, 2015 at 23:52

Fantastic!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  January 22, 2015 at 08:23
  
  Thanks so much for commenting.
  
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vannillarock says:

January 15, 2015 at 23:00

i LOVE driftwood. will have to get searching…

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nowathome says:

January 15, 2015 at 21:26

https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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Nato says:

January 15, 2015 at 20:31

Oh I love the all. I adore elaborate trees and driftwood. And who can resist wonderful carving?!

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  January 22, 2015 at 08:23
  
  Thanks for commenting.
  
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Robin says:

January 15, 2015 at 20:24

I have never seen an Octopus Tree. Very cool. I like the effect you did with the driftwood.

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  January 22, 2015 at 08:22
  
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Aan says:

January 15, 2015 at 18:24

Here is mine…

http://aanprihandaya.com/2015/01/16/black-and-white-photo-wood/

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loisajay says:

January 15, 2015 at 18:02

I love the fire-breathing driftwood! Here is my entry:
https://loisajay1213.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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iheart11 says:

January 15, 2015 at 17:38

My entry is here:
https://passionunbridled.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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lrod1726 says:

January 15, 2015 at 17:25

I’ve never seen an octopus tree but it looks pretty cool! Here is my entry: https://lrod1726.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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  January 15, 2015 at 17:41
  
  They are super cool to see.
  
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robert20359 says:

January 15, 2015 at 17:18

hi cee great series, here’s my contribution for this challenge theme http://wp.me/p2AvI7-1dI.

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The Writer's Village says:

January 15, 2015 at 17:15

loved the octopus tree picture.
Randy

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  January 15, 2015 at 17:41
  
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nelkumi says:

January 15, 2015 at 16:44

Here is my entry for “wood.”

https://nelkumi.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/eucalyptus-and-palm

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Woolly Muses says:

January 15, 2015 at 15:42

Love the octopus tree and more so the fire breathing dragon. Did not notice first time as red is one of those colours which are difficult to see. 🙂

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PonderTheIrrelevant says:

January 15, 2015 at 13:38

The Smoky the Bear carving is amazing! Fantastic detail!
So glad to have the chance to join in again 🙂 Here’s my entry: http://pondertheirrelevant.com/2015/01/15/bw-wood/

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  January 15, 2015 at 13:42
  
  I’m thrilled you are back participating this week. I have missed you. 🙂
  
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Marilyn Armstrong says:

January 15, 2015 at 13:07

Love the octopus tree. Reminds me (sort of) of the baobab. It must need a lot of room to grow like that. Fascinating!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  January 15, 2015 at 13:39
  
  Oh yeah, it will take up your entire yard…well maybe not yours, but a large lot in a town that is for sure. New lots of today, don’t even try growing one.
  
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passionthroughpoetry says:

January 15, 2015 at 11:54

Platform of wood:
http://movingtowardsthelight.com/2015/01/15/i-spy/
Thank you!

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Debbie Smyth says:

January 15, 2015 at 11:36

A great topic. I love the texture of wood, and the warm colour. Here is my wood: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/01/15/venice-before-sunrise/

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katieprior says:

January 15, 2015 at 11:13

Great pictures Cee! Love the octopus tree! 🙂

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  January 15, 2015 at 11:34
  
  It is a fun tree isn’t it? Thanks Katie.
  
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petrus says:

January 15, 2015 at 10:14

We got plenty 🙂 Here is my contribution: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-ff

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Rajiv says:

January 15, 2015 at 09:48

I shall be late for this one…
I like your photo

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  January 15, 2015 at 10:34
  
  Thanks. I look forward to your post.
  
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DailyMusings says:

January 15, 2015 at 09:45

Yours are such interesting photos Cee- I love the texturtes. Here’s mine this week https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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Cee Neuner says:

January 15, 2015 at 09:13

Here is The Day After’s entry.
https://lingeringvisions.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/black-and-white-wood/

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victoriafeathers says:

January 15, 2015 at 08:59

https://vlramse52.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-wood/

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victoriafeathers says:

January 15, 2015 at 08:15

Fantastic tree!!

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  January 15, 2015 at 09:14
  
  Thanks Victoria.
  
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