Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Open Topic

This week’s topic is Open Topic in another words any topic or topics you desire. Have fun and use your imagination and creativity with this topic.

The photo to right is a photo I printed of Miss MacKenzie and Charlie was sitting on top of our book case where we had the photo sitting. I thought is made for an interesting photo.

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.

Featured Bloggers

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

PondertheIrrelevant

Beautiful Hart Project

Renaissance Musings

Chasing Life and Finding Dreams

A New Thing A Day Keeps the Boredom Away

Nice View Wise Words

Upcoming Topics

Ground: sand, dirt, paths, walks, trails
Houses: big, small, lighthouses, birdhouse, firehouse, toys
Sculptures, Statues, Carvings
Large Subjects
Older than 50 years
Hands, Feet, or Paws

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.

If you adore challenges as much as I do, please check out WordPress’s Blog Event Listing for other challenges.

CREATE A CEE’S BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE POST

Then add a link to your blog in my comment box.
To make it easy for others to check out your photos and post, title your blog post “Cee’s Black & White Challenge” tag.
Remember to Follow My Blog to get your weekly reminders.

I usually will respond to your entry on your blog, rather than on my page.

CEE’S BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE BADGE

Save the button to your computer and upload from there.
Still have questions? Please contact me.

MY ENTRY THIS WEEK

Qi (energy) hugs,

Cee

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Allan G. Smorra says:

June 11, 2015 at 08:03

I love the photo of the Bald Eagle. It is quite expressive.
Here is my entry for this week’s challenge: http://wp.me/p24idL-396

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 09:13
  
  The eagle gets my vote….The photo is great in color too!
  
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Lynne Ayers says:

June 11, 2015 at 08:18

That is such a great composition of Charlie and Miss MacKenzie. I love it.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 09:12
  
  Thanks Lynne. 😀
  
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Klara Bach says:

June 11, 2015 at 08:40

wow, that eagle…
another kind of gaze:
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/06/cees-bw-challenge-open-topic.html

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Lena says:

June 11, 2015 at 08:48

That raptor is awsome Cee and so is the guitarplayer.

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  June 11, 2015 at 09:12
  
  Thanks Lena 😀
  
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RobinLK says:

June 11, 2015 at 09:10

Hmmmm… all are spectacular, but I think I like the eagle the best. His expression is regal… Going to see what I can find to add to this week’s challenge over on RobinLK.com. 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 09:11
  
  My personal favorite is the eagle. 🙂
  
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barrydjd says:

June 11, 2015 at 09:18

Eagle appears quite satisfied with herself or himself which ever it be!
https://barrydjdphoto.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/

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Marilyn Armstrong says:

June 11, 2015 at 09:20

The house looks like the mansion out of The Haunting. And the eagle looks pissed off 🙂 I’ll have to think about this. It turns out, it’s easier when I have a topic. “Anything” is like going to a restaurant with a huge menu and realizing you have NO idea what to order 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:28
  
  That is usually my problem with a menu at a new restaurant. 😀
  
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Amy says:

June 11, 2015 at 09:30

Wow, awesome eagle shot!!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:28
  
  Thanks Amy 😀
  
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Carol Carlisle says:

June 11, 2015 at 09:35

I keep going back to Guitar Man. Beautiful capture enhanced by multiple shades of grey. 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:28
  
  I’m glad you like that guitar man. He was just practicing in a small coffee shop along with a couple of friends of his. I sat across the table from them.
  
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aplis7 says:

June 11, 2015 at 10:00

classic

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:27
  
  Thanks.
  
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lingeringvisions by Dawn says:

June 11, 2015 at 10:08

My favorite is that beautiful architecture against the sky!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:26
  
  That photo has some great architecture. The building is high school in Tacoma Washington.
  
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  - lingeringvisions by Dawn says:
    
    June 11, 2015 at 14:20
    
    Cool!
    
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PonderTheIrrelevant says:

June 11, 2015 at 10:23

I agree that the eagle is a gorgeous photo, but I can’t stop looking at the flower! Something about that one just appeals to me for some reason 🙂
Thanks so much for the feature this week!!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:26
  
  Glad you like my flower and eagle. You are so very welcome! 😀
  
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Trisha says:

June 11, 2015 at 10:29

These are awesome! I thought for sure the flower would be my favorite until I saw the eagle. That’s an amazing shot!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 11, 2015 at 11:26
  
  Yep, I agree…the eagle wins out in my book too! 😀
  
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RobinLK says:

June 11, 2015 at 11:42

Okay, Cee… here’s my contribution for this week’s B/W Challenge… From road trips to art work … and a personal message to keep us focused. 😉 http://robinlk.com/2015/06/11/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-june-11/

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ernise says:

June 11, 2015 at 12:09

The image of the man with the guitar, nice!

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petrus says:

June 11, 2015 at 12:52

Here is my go:http://wp.me/p3gqMf-mg

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colonialist says:

June 11, 2015 at 12:58

Interesting photos, all. The miffed eagle is lovely, those clouds have an amazing solid look to them, and the MacKenzie/Charlie criss/cross is quite striking!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 18, 2015 at 07:21
  
  Thanks for commenting and stopping by for a visit. 😀
  
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robert20359 says:

June 11, 2015 at 13:00

hi cee, great pictures my favorit is the third here is my entry http://wp.me/p2AvI7-1p5.

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sustainabilitea says:

June 11, 2015 at 13:14

That’s an eagle with attitude! Watch out for him. 🙂

janet

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Kat says:

June 11, 2015 at 13:18

The building with the clouds is striking! 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 12, 2015 at 08:15
  
  Thanks Kat 😀
  
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Woolly Muses says:

June 11, 2015 at 14:27

Many thanks for featuring WoollyMuses this week, Cee. Love your Dahlia and eagle shots.

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  June 12, 2015 at 08:14
  
  You are more than welcome Woolly 😀
  
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norasphotos4u says:

June 11, 2015 at 18:10

The flower and eagle are stunning Cee

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  June 12, 2015 at 08:14
  
  Thanks Nora 😀
  
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loisajay says:

June 11, 2015 at 18:58

Those clouds are both menacing and spectacular. Here is my entry:
https://loisajay1213.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic-2/

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MythRider says:

June 11, 2015 at 19:49

Beautifully done. there is something dramatic about b&w photos.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 12, 2015 at 08:14
  
  I agree that b&w can be very dramatic, if you know how to pull the contrasts out.
  
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  - MythRider says:
    
    June 14, 2015 at 13:37
    
    And you know.
    
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Evelyn Pabalan says:

June 11, 2015 at 20:33

Hi Cee. Great photos you have there. Here’s my entry for this challenge. https://evelynpabalan.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/philippine-independence-day/

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flippenblog says:

June 11, 2015 at 23:49

I had to join the fun today! http://flippenblog.com/2015/06/12/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/

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Raewyn's Photos says:

June 11, 2015 at 23:57

Some great photos – hard to pick a favourite but I just love your babies

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 12, 2015 at 08:12
  
  Thanks 😀
  
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nowathome says:

June 12, 2015 at 00:42

https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic-2/

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Indira says:

June 12, 2015 at 05:37

Excellent photos Cee, loved all. Wonderful photography.

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  June 12, 2015 at 08:12
  
  Thanks Indiria 😀
  
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Norma says:

June 12, 2015 at 07:32

Can’t take a pick. All are great and dramatic. 🙂

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  June 12, 2015 at 08:27
  
  Thanks Norma 😀
  
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Lena says:

June 12, 2015 at 08:22

Thank you so much for featuring my camels post! 🙂
Here’s my entry for this week – as it’s an open topic, I’ve gone for MARKETS.
https://newthingchallenge.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/

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- Lena says:
  
  June 12, 2015 at 08:33
  
  Ooops, clicked enter too soon: https://newthingchallenge.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/
  
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MotleyMissions says:

June 12, 2015 at 09:16

Here is my entry for the week: https://motleymissions.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/

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mizzsassyfrass says:

June 12, 2015 at 19:32

Love your shots Cee, Here is my entry. https://rawphotographyadventures.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/black-white-photography-cees-photo-challenge/

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jpeggytaylor says:

June 13, 2015 at 09:10

I love the eagle – wonderful shot. I found something this week that I thought might just work for the Black and White Challenge – here’s my entry:
https://oaktreesstudio.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/spring-shadows-cees-b-w-challenge/

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Sabina Ayne says:

June 13, 2015 at 18:00

I love the castle – but especially the cloudy sky above! I went lower with mine and explored my mom’s backyard. https://aquamarineeyes.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/lace-cap-hydrangea-and-gardenia/

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Soul n Spirit says:

June 14, 2015 at 01:14

Stunning eagle shot. The house looks haunted and gives me a eerie feeling. I think that’s the clue for me.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  June 14, 2015 at 08:10
  
  Glad you like the eagle photo. 😀
  
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gwenniesgarden says:

June 14, 2015 at 10:24

wow !!!!

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  June 15, 2015 at 07:46
  
  Thanks Gwen.
  
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tjparis says:

June 15, 2015 at 07:43

The brick turret gets my vote as I just love architectural shots taken form this type of perspective. The differing brick tones are fantastic too! Here is a collage of sepia shots I took of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris . Reassembling them produced an odd image. https://amaviedecoeurentier.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/du-monde/

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mostlymonochrome says:

June 15, 2015 at 12:47

Old office space in glorious monochrome:

https://mostlymonochrome.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/office-space/

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