Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Large Subjects

This week’s topic is Large Subjects. Your large subjects can be anything you want to show off as being large. It could be a matter of perspective. For example a flower with a small bug, makes the flower look huge. Or a photo of something far away and something smaller in the foreground can also look huge. It is up to you view of what is large and appeals to you. The possibilities are endless. Have fun and use your imagination and creativity with this 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.

Featured Bloggers

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

PonderTheIrrelevant

Photos and Postscripts

Pictures without film (wonderful out of the box thinking)

Upcoming Topics

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

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

CEE’S BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE BADGE

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Still have questions? Please contact me.

MY ENTRY THIS WEEK

Notice how small the people are in this photo.

A huge barn.

A Cargo ship.Here is an example of perspective of how you change the size of things. The 5 lb. bag of rice (in the back) and the camera remained in the same place. I moved the little 4″ spice containers to give the illusion of size.

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Qi (energy) hugs,

Cee

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Amy says:

July 17, 2015 at 06:26

Sorry I’m later… Here is my entry: https://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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vedaeddy says:

July 11, 2015 at 13:34

Here is my entry for this week https://vedaeddy.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/multiple-choice-question/
Thanks so much for the vote of confidence last week. Made my day!

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Sabina Ayne says:

July 11, 2015 at 07:14

Another tough one for me!!! Love your large subjects, though! https://aquamarineeyes.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/large-buildings/

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jpeggytaylor says:

July 11, 2015 at 00:06

That is an impressive rock face – wonderful texture. I enjoyed all of your photos and they inspired me for this challenge. Here’s my entry this week:
https://oaktreesstudio.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/large-subjects-for-cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge/

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Raewyn's Photos says:

July 10, 2015 at 14:00

I love how you have shown the perspective in the last two photos.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 12, 2015 at 09:48
  
  Thanks 😀
  
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DailyMusings says:

July 10, 2015 at 13:04

Great challenge once again! Thanks Cee! here’s mine https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/cees-black-white-challenge-large-subjects/

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robert20359 says:

July 10, 2015 at 12:08

hi cee, the last one is I think a great idea, here is my entry for this week http://wp.me/p2AvI7-1se.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 13:19
  
  Thanks Robert. 😀
  
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irvingw54 says:

July 10, 2015 at 03:46

I really enjoy black and white photography and hope to participate in future challenges.
http://ourshadowswillremain.com/2015/07/10/helmer-hanssen/

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:52
  
  I really liked the photo of that statue. I’m thrilled you decided to play along with everyone. Welcome aboard!
  
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  - irvingw54 says:
    
    July 10, 2015 at 08:34
    
    I should be tanking you for taking the time to set these photography challenges. it is great to join a community of like minded people.
    
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      July 10, 2015 at 08:36
      
      It is a great community. 😀
      
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Seattle Park Lover says:

July 10, 2015 at 02:24

I love the scale shown in the photo with the tiny people and giant cliff.

Here’s mine: https://parkpreview.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/edmonds-ferry/

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Indira says:

July 9, 2015 at 21:22

Hi Cee! I like all especially the first one. My entry- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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Marilyn Armstrong says:

July 9, 2015 at 21:11

Another great challenge. That’s some cliff next to the beach. Very impressive and rather looming. Love the barn, too.

http://teepee12.com/2015/07/10/big-picture-cees-black-and-white-challenge/

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Jen Sawicky says:

July 9, 2015 at 20:45

I’ve been thinking abut joining challenges for a long time, but never seemed to get further than that – until today.

My entry: http://jennifersawicky.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:51
  
  I’m thrilled you decided to play along this week. Your photo was wonderful. Hope you are able to participate again.
  
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  - Jen Sawicky says:
    
    July 10, 2015 at 07:51
    
    I definitely will!
    
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    - Cee Neuner says:
      
      July 10, 2015 at 07:57
      
      Welcome aboard!!! 😀
      
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purpleviolas says:

July 9, 2015 at 20:30

Love this challenge. Your picture of the cliff is impressive and a little bit scary .
Here is mine for the week http://wp.me/p2BDQm-1Ti

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Febriyan Lukito says:

July 9, 2015 at 20:26

Haven’t participate here for so long. Haha. Hopefully I can this week

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:47
  
  I would love if you did have some time to play along and participate.
  
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- Febriyan Lukito says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 08:32
  
  This is my submission along with an article though. 😀
  http://www.febriyanlukito.com/what-is-that-larger-than-life/
  
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vatelechuza says:

July 9, 2015 at 19:48

Hello Cee, longtime Iwasn’t heere 🙂 I contribute to your challenge with this post 🙂
http://vatelechuza.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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lisadorenfest says:

July 9, 2015 at 19:10

As one who has the pleasure of seeing many cargo ships on the high-seas, I have to say that your snap is AMAZING. I liked the people shot too!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:46
  
  Thanks for commenting Lisa. 😀
  
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Trisha says:

July 9, 2015 at 17:04

I love these! I have a thing for cargo ships and the way you made the spice jars look big is so cool!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:45
  
  Glad you liked the spice jars. 😀
  
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Allan G. Smorra says:

July 9, 2015 at 16:13

I love the texture of the rock in that first photo.
Here is my entry for the challenge this week: http://wp.me/p24idL-3c5

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Karen / Elizabeth says:

July 9, 2015 at 16:08

Whoa, that is a BIG ship!
Thanks for featuring my B&W post. 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:42
  
  You are so very welcome. 😀
  
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Carol Carlisle says:

July 9, 2015 at 14:14

Great taste in rice!
Check my email while at a Dr. appointment and saw the challenge just in time to capture our new big building https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/looking-for-the-big-picture-cees-black-and-white-challenge/
Happy Thurday

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Klara Bach says:

July 9, 2015 at 13:18

perspective rules!
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/07/cees-bw-challenge-large-subjects.html

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MythRider says:

July 9, 2015 at 12:06

Hi Cee, I started out as a b&w photographer. I used to have my own darkroom.
Photography has come along way since then.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:44
  
  Oh I bet you have seen a lot of changes in photography since the darkroom days. I didn’t get serious about photography until the digital age. Although I did always have to have a camera by my side.
  
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  - MythRider says:
    
    July 10, 2015 at 07:46
    
    I love that I can take as many photos as I want and delete later.
    
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    - Cee Neuner says:
      
      July 10, 2015 at 07:56
      
      I bet you do…even more than I appreciate it. 😀
      
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joseph elon lillie says:

July 9, 2015 at 11:59

And this week I bring you giants
http://josephelonlillie.com/2015/07/09/cees-bw-challenge-large-subjects/

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mira65 says:

July 9, 2015 at 11:39

https://toweararainbow.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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Mani (A New Life Wandering) says:

July 9, 2015 at 11:04

I want that rice 🙂

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 10, 2015 at 07:43
  
  I still have some left. 😀
  
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Kathleen's Writings & Art says:

July 9, 2015 at 10:36

Fun challenge. http://kathleenswritings.com/2015/07/09/black-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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Debbie Smyth says:

July 9, 2015 at 10:18

The ship and bridge shot is very interesting Cee. The ship is almost as architectural in design as the bridge!

Mine is a small subject in a large format: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/07/09/large-magnum-sculpture-malmo/

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Soul n Spirit says:

July 9, 2015 at 10:02

Great photos. will be back soon with my contribution.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:12
  
  I can’t wait to see what you come up with. 😀
  
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bettylouise31 says:

July 9, 2015 at 09:58

After checking my photos I found a number. I do have black and white of Rocky Bar but they may copyrighted. The link is
https://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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PonderTheIrrelevant says:

July 9, 2015 at 09:54

It’s amazing what perspective can do, especially when dealing with large – or small – subjects! Beautiful photos this week Cee 🙂 [And thank you for the feature from last week!!]

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:12
  
  You are welcome!!! 😀 Perspective is everything.
  
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sunaholic says:

July 9, 2015 at 09:48

hey, i love your blog! this picture is beautiful! i just started out my blog & i would be stoked if you could check it out and give me feedback! im looking forward to more of your posts!
-cristina ☼

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:15
  
  Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging. I hope you have as much fun as I do. 😀
  
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  - sunaholic says:
    
    July 9, 2015 at 10:44
    
    Thanks !!!!
    
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andy1076 says:

July 9, 2015 at 08:47

Can’t take my eyes off the cargo ship, almost looks like the bridge is part of it 😄

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  July 9, 2015 at 09:16
  
  Glad you like that shot Andy 😀
  
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bettylouise31 says:

July 9, 2015 at 08:26

I was thinkaing on doing this but realized it was black and white. I do have some pictures that are older than 50 years. I must check them out to see if any will fix the challenge.

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funland5000 says:

July 9, 2015 at 08:24

https://funland5000.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/
Thanks for the challenge. Black and white is my favorite.

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MotleyMissions says:

July 9, 2015 at 08:20

Here is my contribution for this week: https://motleymissions.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-large-subjects/

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