Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Open Topic

I would put this photo in the top three of my all time favorite black and white photos that I have.

I would put this photo in the top three of my all time favorite black and white photos that I have.

This week’s Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge (CB&W) topic is Open Topic. This week you can either show off your favorite black and white photos from your archives or you can go out a find new favorites. There is not a specific topic. It’s another week you can be creative and have some fun.

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

Jottings and Writings

Lifestyle of A Professional

Just Plain Ol’ Vic

ArtKorppi Images

Upcoming Topics

Anything that Flies: From birds to airplanes.
Signs
Starts with the Letter B or W
Faraway
Any Kind of Brick or Stone Walls, Walks or Roads
Buildings

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.

CB&W 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 Photo Challenge” or (CB&W) 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.

CB&W BADGE

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

MY ENTRY THIS WEEK

Looking at the Astoria Megler Bridge looking from Washington State.

Seagulls and ocean waves.

An old electrical light from around 1900s. This light is still in working order. Another one of my favorites.

Vintage cars.

Qi (energy) hugs,

Cee

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Sabina Ayne says:

November 25, 2015 at 14:50

Is the light bulb original? Here’s mine – I combined with Jennifer’s One Word Challenge!! http://jennifernicholewells.com/2015/11/24/one-word-photo-challenge-aperture/

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 26, 2015 at 16:37
  
  I’m sure it’s a replica. Thanks for playing.
  
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mira65 says:

November 25, 2015 at 02:34

https://toweararainbow.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic-2/

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Amy says:

November 24, 2015 at 06:29

Great B&W images, Cee! Here is my entry: https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/black-and-white-tuesday-2/

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tomadaonline says:

November 22, 2015 at 10:07

It’s tough to beat the cars. I want that to be my image. I played in Sacramento with back light and shadow. Here’s my entry. http://supdays.net/2015/11/21/what-sup-in-sacramento/

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  November 22, 2015 at 10:13
  
  I like it when you play in Sacramento. 😀
  
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Cee Neuner says:

November 22, 2015 at 08:43

Here is Tish Farrell’s entry for the week.
http://tishfarrell.com/2015/11/21/my-wenlock-world-in-black-white/

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Shannon Hart says:

November 22, 2015 at 06:13

Except for my sunsets, I’m liking black and white more and more. 🙂 Here’s my entry:

http://abstractlucidity.com/2015/11/22/lake-ashby-florida-in-black-and-white/

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DailyMusings says:

November 22, 2015 at 03:44

Great photos all Cee! here are mine https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/11/22/cees-black-white-challenge-open-topic/

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mynuttydubai says:

November 22, 2015 at 02:54

Hi Cee,
Thanks so much for featuring me this week!
I love your photo of the birds flying over the ocean 🙂
I’m going to get my entry ready and hopefully post tonight or tomorrow… watch this space!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 22, 2015 at 09:14
  
  I am looking forward to your entry. And the pleasure was all mine to feature you. 😀
  
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AngelaFurtado1 says:

November 21, 2015 at 23:16

Love your photos, especially the cars! Here is my entry: https://shootngo.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/

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Majka says:

November 21, 2015 at 18:29

Hi Cee! 🙂 here are my favorite BW photos
https://mecyme.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/
Enjoy!

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rogershipp says:

November 21, 2015 at 09:26

There are times that black and white outdoes color!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 22, 2015 at 09:14
  
  You got that right. Thanks Roger. 😀
  
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mostlymonochrome says:

November 21, 2015 at 05:55

https://mostlymonochrome.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/road/

A road.

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snowsomewhere says:

November 20, 2015 at 14:03

Loved the pics people had put up, clicking on all the links 🙂 Here’s mine https://thesnowmeltssomewhere.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/dark-flower/

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joseph elon lillie says:

November 20, 2015 at 07:34

I love the texture of the ocean in black & white.
http://josephelonlillie.com/2015/11/19/cees-b-w-challenge-ireland/

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blueberry is bizzi says:

November 20, 2015 at 00:41

Hi Cee, I tried something interesting recently for my food photos.. a hybrid of B&W and Colour.. https://blueberryisbizzi.wordpress.com/2015/11/17/beef-sukiyaki/

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2e0mca says:

November 20, 2015 at 00:31

Apologies for missing a couple of weeks. I love your old electric light 🙂

Anyway – here’s a mixed bag of subject material with apologies for re-using an image from an earlier standalone post – https://2e0mca.wordpress.com/2015/11/20/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-open-topic/

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 21, 2015 at 08:09
  
  NO apologies are needed. You can always dig into your archives for my challenges.
  
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Debbie Smyth says:

November 19, 2015 at 23:58

That old light is certainly my favourite this week. Though I have to say I would love to be walking in the bridge area an enjoying that view.
My b&w this week is indoors: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/11/20/royal-galleries-near-the-grande-place/

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Pat B says:

November 19, 2015 at 23:53

I love those old cars! That is amazing that the light still works.

Here is my link. http://aseasonandatime.blogspot.com/2015/11/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge_19.html

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Raspberry says:

November 19, 2015 at 22:38

Hi Cee,
Hurray for open topics! Here’s my entry. 😀
Have a good day.
From, Raspberry.

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  November 20, 2015 at 08:22
  
  Thanks Raspberry. 😀 have a great weekend.
  
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Lifelover says:

November 19, 2015 at 21:41

Beautiful collection! Vintage cars look fantastic!

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crystaldailey says:

November 19, 2015 at 19:49

Happy Thursday. Love the seagulls and ocean waves, but they’re all very striking!
Crystal
https://crystaldailey.wordpress.com/2015/11/20/cees-black-white-challenge/

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MythRider says:

November 19, 2015 at 15:26

I like the waves best because I love the ocean wish I lived near one. I can sit on the beach all day and watch the waves come in.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 20, 2015 at 08:20
  
  I can too just watch the waves for hours. 😀
  
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    November 20, 2015 at 12:15
    
    Maybe some day I’ll come and join you. ;0)
    
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Leya says:

November 19, 2015 at 14:50

I don’t know if these are my favourites, but buildings and graffiti is not bad for B&W. Love your cars of course…and the lamp is gorgeous!
http://wp.me/p1hCI2-4Z6

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lingeringvisions by Dawn says:

November 19, 2015 at 14:43

It’s wonderful to see where people go with this theme.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 20, 2015 at 08:20
  
  It is fun to see everyone’s ideas and photos.
  
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Fife Photos and Art says:

November 19, 2015 at 14:26

I love the waves Cee, and the old electric light, I bet if that could talk, it could tell a tale or two 🙂
My submission for this weeks challenge can be found at
https://fifephotosandart.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/cramond-harbour-yachts-near-edinburgh/

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nancy merrill says:

November 19, 2015 at 13:58

Always fun to play. Thanks, Cee! https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/cees-black-white-challenge-open-topic/

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PonderTheIrrelevant says:

November 19, 2015 at 12:54

The bridge photo looks like a postcard – beautiful! I love all the detail and texture of the photo.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 20, 2015 at 08:21
  
  Thanks so much for your wonderful comment. Glad you like the bridge.
  
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pike says:

November 19, 2015 at 12:49

Great entry you have again, Cee! Thank you for featuring my post!!!
http://artkorppi.com/2015/11/19/open-topic-drinking-water-cees-bw-challenge/

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Emilio Pasquale says:

November 19, 2015 at 12:44

Gotta go with the vintage cars. Everything about it is beautiful and classic!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 20, 2015 at 08:21
  
  I so agree with you. 😀
  
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Dan Antion says:

November 19, 2015 at 12:31

So good to see the bridge. I used to live in Seattle.

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  November 19, 2015 at 12:43
  
  Hi Dan, Thanks.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker says:

November 19, 2015 at 12:16

I have always loved the Astoria Bridge so I think your photo is special; I really like the amazing detail and interesting texture in the light fixture photo.

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 19, 2015 at 12:35
  
  I love that bridge too!!! Obviously 😀 Thanks Charlie. 😀
  
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spiritualdragonfly says:

November 19, 2015 at 12:09

I didn’t know this was going to be the challenge today :)))

https://spiritualdragonfly.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/vision-in-black-and-white-📷/

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Megan says:

November 19, 2015 at 10:43

Great photos! Those waves look awesome!
I decided to share my favorites from the past few months, mostly tagged to your challenge! 🙂
https://themomhood.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/favorites-in-black-and-white/

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robert20359 says:

November 19, 2015 at 10:36

hi cee very mixed pictures on the topic My favorites are the seagulls and the vintage cars.

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  November 19, 2015 at 12:36
  
  Thanks Robert. 😀
  
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petrus says:

November 19, 2015 at 10:28

Even tougher to choose when the topic is open……..here is my go: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-pM

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Indira says:

November 19, 2015 at 10:05

Hi Cee! Nice selection. I liked the vintage cars. https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/cees-black-white-phcotoe-hallnge-open-topic

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Renee says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:54

Here is my contribution
http://www.homeandlovingit.com/2015/11/19/cees-black-white-photo-challenge/

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Gayle says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:47

The car photo speaks to my field of view in relation to black n white and metal.
Joining CBWPC- http://atmuldoon.blogspot.com/2015/11/black-n-white.html

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Lindy Le Coq says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:43

Oooh — the old light — what a find! Here’s my contribution. https://lindylecoq.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/doe-bay-cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge/

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Soul n Spirit says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:27

Thank you so much Cee for featuring my post. It is a great comeback gift….lol

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 19, 2015 at 09:29
  
  You are so welcome. Your photos were great.
  
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Trisha says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:24

The photo of the vintage cars turned out amazing. I can see why it’s one of your all time favorites!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 19, 2015 at 09:29
  
  Color doesn’t do this photo justice. The cars were different colors (all dark) and the grass was green and brown because it was used for over flow parking. Thanks Trisha.
  
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klara says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:20

that is so unusual bridge, I would love to see it in person.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/11/open-topic.html

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 19, 2015 at 09:28
  
  That bridge is actually 4.1 miles long. The Astoria side goes so high so ocean liners and cruise liners can travel freely underneath.
  
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L@dyN0tt!ngh@m says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:11

Here is today’s submission! Thanks!
https://charming2thelast.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/cbw-flightless/

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lifestyleproblog says:

November 19, 2015 at 09:04

The vintage car picture is so good… almost like a time travel device!

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  November 19, 2015 at 09:27
  
  Thanks 😀
  
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Carol says:

November 19, 2015 at 08:59

I like the old light, but I think the vintage cars wins!

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- Cee Neuner says:
  
  November 19, 2015 at 09:26
  
  That is what I always come down to too!! 😀
  
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Yan Balczewski says:

November 19, 2015 at 08:39

Here is my favorite black and white photo collection, and I would like to share again:

https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/people-in-love-are-most-beautiful/

Enjoy!

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