Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Sculptures, Statues, Carvings

This week’s topic is Sculptures, Statues, Carvings. Your photos can feature any type or size of sculpture, statue or carving. The possibilities are endless. Have fun and use your imagination and creativity with this topic.

Un close photo of the feet of a statue.

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 Houses. Please check out their posts, they are worthy of a second look. ENJOY!

Through My Eyes

Lifestyle Of A Professional

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Upcoming Topics

Large Subjects
Older than 50 years
Hands, Feet, or Paws
Things with Engines or Motors (cars, planes, trains, fans, air conditioners, lawn mowers, etc)
Flowers
Trees

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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Kat says:

July 2, 2015 at 08:16

The intricate detail really stands out in these pictures! 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 2, 2015 at 08:21
  
  Thanks Kat for your comment.
  
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Cee Neuner says:

July 2, 2015 at 08:19

Here is cherylchristine11’s entry.
Hi, Enjoying reading your blog and checking out your challenges. I was eager to take part so I have had a go at the sculptures, statues, carvings B&W challenge. Thanks!
https://strangevegetables.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/

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Yan Balczewski says:

July 2, 2015 at 08:28

Here is a photo I took during the last trip to my hometown – Xi’an, China:

https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/an-intricate-way-of-negotiation/

Enjoy!

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Debbie Smyth says:

July 2, 2015 at 08:32

I like Smokey Bear!
Here are mine: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/07/02/black-white-golden-square-sculpture-josie-spencerture/

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idleandbored2 says:

July 2, 2015 at 10:14

https://idleandboredtwo.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-bw-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/
have a good one! 🙂

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nowathome says:

July 2, 2015 at 10:19

https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculpture-statues-carvings/

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PonderTheIrrelevant says:

July 2, 2015 at 10:41

Those elephants are amazing! The detail really comes through to show off a lovely statue. Where is that located?
(http://pondertheirrelevant.com/2015/07/02/cees-bwpc-corny-sculptures/)

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 2, 2015 at 13:10
  
  That elephant statue is in downtown Portland, Oregon. It is green and looks almost like malachite.
  
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robert20359 says:

July 2, 2015 at 11:57

hi cee great sculptures for this theme. my sculpture is from francisco zúñiga he stands in front of a bank, http://wp.me/p2AvI7-1ro.

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joseph elon lillie says:

July 2, 2015 at 11:58

I love the first bear carving!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 2, 2015 at 13:10
  
  I do too. 😀
  
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Pekebun says:

July 2, 2015 at 12:49

Cee, your photos always fascinate me with all their macro details captured. Well, I’m still learning so I might as well join in the fun and contribute to this challenge. 😀
http://temasekgarden.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 2, 2015 at 13:11
  
  I am thrilled you joined in on the fun 😀
  
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barrydjd says:

July 2, 2015 at 13:32

Adding to the bears 🙂
https://barrydjdphoto.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/

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katieprior says:

July 2, 2015 at 13:56

Beautiful, I love the elephants Cee. 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 3, 2015 at 06:54
  
  Thanks Katie for stopping by 😀
  
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Klara Bach says:

July 2, 2015 at 14:15

nice bears.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/07/cees-bw-challenge-sculptures-statues.html

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vedaeddy says:

July 2, 2015 at 16:39

First timer, Cee. Enjoy your photos. https://vedaeddy.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-challenge/

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loisajay says:

July 2, 2015 at 16:48

I went with nature sculpting. Stretching the theme a bit, aren’t I?
https://loisajay1213.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/

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DailyMusings says:

July 2, 2015 at 17:42

I especially love the bear and elephant! here’s mine this week https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-statues-sculptures-carvings/

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Linda Visman - wangiwriter says:

July 2, 2015 at 17:48

I love carved wood. The B&W photo really brings out the grain & the beauty of the carving.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 3, 2015 at 06:53
  
  Thanks Linda 😀
  
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gretahartmann says:

July 2, 2015 at 23:27

Cee, When I took these photos and never thought I’d get to use them…thank you for the challenge! ❤️Greta
CEE’S BLACK & WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE: SCULPTURES, STATUES, CARVINGS 🗿My Back Yard Guards… | The Beautiful Hart Project
http://beautifulhartproject.com/2015/07/03/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings-%f0%9f%97%bfmy-back-yard-guards/

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pike says:

July 3, 2015 at 00:12

Thank you for featuring me, I’m honoured, Cee! You have fine statue photos. That bear is gorgeous and well done. In our country there are lots of wooden bear statues, too (but not always so good 🙂 )

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 3, 2015 at 06:53
  
  I happen to live where carved wood is a very active art form. 😀
  
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    July 3, 2015 at 15:01
    
    Oh, that’s a special interesting place! 🙂
    
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petrus says:

July 3, 2015 at 00:18

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

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Evelyn Pabalan says:

July 3, 2015 at 00:19

https://evelynpabalan.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/sculptures-statues-carvings/

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Raewyn's Photos says:

July 3, 2015 at 01:19

Some great photos. That elephant is amazing.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 3, 2015 at 06:52
  
  That is one fun elephant to photograph.
  
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Clare Barton says:

July 3, 2015 at 02:37

Amazing textures in your carvings.

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  July 3, 2015 at 06:52
  
  Thanks Clare.
  
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lifestyleproblog says:

July 3, 2015 at 03:15

Hey Cee, many thanks for featuring my entry for houses! For this week’s theme, I had even more fun finding out the pictures from my stash… I think I went a little overboard though… i posted 25 pictures!! *looks sheepish* So glad you don’t have a limit to the number of pics… 🙂

thanks once again for hosting this wonderful challenge…. it is my favorite amongst all the others you do!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 3, 2015 at 06:51
  
  I enjoyed viewing your post for this week. And you are so welcome. 😀
  
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    July 3, 2015 at 07:02
    
    Am so glad you did 🙂
    
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joseph elon lillie says:

July 3, 2015 at 07:05

http://josephelonlillie.com/2015/07/03/ceews-b-w-photo-challenge-statues/
Now that was fun!

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Majka says:

July 3, 2015 at 08:27

Blessed Friday Cee !
https://mecyme.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/

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Marilyn Armstrong says:

July 3, 2015 at 12:31

Wonderful sculpture. Not sure what I like best. Sort of torn between that amazing elephant and Smoky. I love this topic!

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lifelessons says:

July 3, 2015 at 18:40

Would you believe I had to post this five times? The first time I had posted it before I realized it was the Black & White challenge, so i had to trash the post and go back and edit all the pictures. Then the next three times I kept forgetting to save the posts and so they vanished! On the fifth try, finally a success of sorts. This has not been a good day in any respect.Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Sculpture, Statues, Carvings | lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown

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Indira says:

July 4, 2015 at 02:28

Wonderful pictures Cee. Nice topic.

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  July 5, 2015 at 10:10
  
  Thanks Indira.
  
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swagata says:

July 4, 2015 at 10:19

Hi,

Your clicks are awesome. Here is my contribution ->
https://physicsswagata.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-sculptures-statues-carvings/

Thanks,
Swagata.

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sherijkennedyriverside says:

July 4, 2015 at 15:03

Beautiful! And I actually got an entry together and posted this week! I’ve taken photos several times but didn’t get them posted. Thanks for the inspiration. Here’s mine for sculptures: https://sherijkennedyriverside.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-sculptures/

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Karen / Elizabeth says:

July 4, 2015 at 23:09

The textures and contrasts of sculptures and carvings work so well in black and white. Great topic, Cee!. It gave me a reason to revisit one of my favourite local places: Waverley Cemetery.
https://elizabethkrallphotos.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/carvings-statues-black-white/

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 5, 2015 at 10:09
  
  I actually thought about cemetery headstones. Glad you did. 😀
  
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jpeggytaylor says:

July 4, 2015 at 23:09

I love your sculptures, Cee – here’s my entry for this week’s challenge:
https://oaktreesstudio.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/sculptures-statues-and-carvings-cees-b-w-challenge/

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Sabina Ayne says:

July 5, 2015 at 09:02

The elephants are my favorite this week! Here’s mine: https://aquamarineeyes.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/outdoor-sculpture/

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Capt Jill says:

July 6, 2015 at 05:45

Cool shots Cee! I really like the ones of Smokey the Bear. 🙂
Here’s one of my (few) black and white photos.
https://captjillsjourneys.wordpress.com/2015/07/06/sculptures-statues-carvings/

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Soul n Spirit says:

July 6, 2015 at 07:11

Great detailing. I love the Buddha most. Here is my entry http://soulnspiritblog.com/2015/07/06/antique-sculptures-of-lords-in-old-sepia/

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Rob Weir says:

July 9, 2015 at 01:31

My contribution is made up of images from my home town of Palmerston North in New Zealand; http://clickbucketlist.org/cees-black-white-challenge-sculptures-statues-and-carvings/

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Amelie says:

July 9, 2015 at 09:22

Thank you Cee for this nice challenge. I loved playing with contrasts to highlight historical, artistic and religious statues around the world. See at https://amelielelarge.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/black-white-statues/

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  July 9, 2015 at 09:38
  
  Your photos were spectacular.
  
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irvingw54 says:

July 10, 2015 at 03:47

I have just discovered these excellent black and white challenges and feel that my post fits this interesting theme.
http://ourshadowswillremain.com/2015/07/10/helmer-hanssen/

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restlessjo says:

July 16, 2015 at 23:20

The bear is incredible, Cee! That elephant- just a little weird 🙂 🙂

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