This week’s Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge (CB&W) topic is Close-Ups. Again the topic is up to your own interpretation this week. I want to see photographs that show things up close and personal. If you have a macro lens all the better. If you don’t get in and focus as close as you can to any object. Let’s see the details. Have a lot of fun with this topic. Sepia tones and selective color are always allowed in this challenge. I just want you to have some fun with your photography.
For a list of upcoming topics, please see the list at below. Be creative and challenge yourself. For a great black and white photo look for contrast or highly textured subjects to photograph.
Featured Bloggers
Thank you everyone for your overwhelming enthusiasm for the challenge last week. I’m proud to announce our featured bloggers from the topic of Open Topic. Please check out their posts, they are worthy of a second look. ENJOY!
Life, Loss, Hockey and Baseball
Upcoming Topics
- Steps: Indoors or Outdoors
- Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles
- Flowers
- Store Front Signs
- In the Distance
- Things with Engines or Motors (cars, planes, trains, fans, air conditioners, lawn mowers, etc)
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
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
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MY ENTRY THIS WEEK
Qi (energy) hugs
Cee
Great cat picture!
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Glad you like that photo. 😀
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https://athling2001.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-close-ups/
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Thank you Cee for this challenge. https://bloggingfromthemas.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-close-up/
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Great photos Cee! Here is mine: https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/cbw-close-ups/
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Great pix as always.
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Thanks so much for your comment 😀
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https://bloggingfromthemas.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-close-up/
Here are a few small things that work in black and white. I really love the wolf hound!
Judy
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love the Irish Wolfhound photo Cee! A little late this week, here is my entry https://storki.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/cees-black-white-challenge-close-ups/
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Great black & white photos Cee. My favorite is the tulip.
My entry is: https://fusingphotosandwords.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-close-ups/
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Thank you for the fun challenge, Cee! The only camera I use is on my phone. I always have it with me, and I’m always finding things I want to capture! I’m finding that my hands are not as steady as they used to be, but close-up shots are my favorite. It was fun trying to think of the light and dark contrasts when choosing my picture for this challenge. I’m learning a lot from your tips! Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Lauri, I’m so glad you are getting something out of my tips. 😀 Thanks so much for commenting.
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Here are my debut B&W photos thanks to this challenge: https://charlesewaugh.com/2016/06/04/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-close-ups/
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Loving Freddie! https://aquamarineeyes.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/hosta-blossoms/
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hi cee here is my entry for this week, http://wp.me/p2AvI7-1LN.
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I love Irish wolfhounds – great shot, Cee!
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Here is my rather daft post: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/06/03/hungarian-refreshment/
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Thanks 😀
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My entry Cee. Don’t think ping backs are working.
https://woollymuses.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/cee-bw-challenge-close-ups/
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Ooopppsss … looks like Freddie has aspirations of becoming a chef. LOL
I couldn’t resist taking a close-up of my King Pelu. Hope you enjoy, Cee.
Thank you for hosting your challenges.
Isadora 😻
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Someone in the house needs to be the cook. 😀
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LOLOL … now that is funny. 😆
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Yay! I submitted one! Went along with today’s weekly photo challenge, too. http://secondwindleisure.com/2016/06/03/its-all-a-numbers-game/
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Wonderful set of close-ups – I love the bird on the feeder.
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Thanks Peggy. 😀
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Loving the spinning hands.. but who could resist that last one.. just love him!
Here’s my effort..https://paintedwords1.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/time-for-your-close-up-cbw/
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I go for the wolfhound, being the dog love that I am. Great images, Cee.
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That wolfhound was so sweet. Obviously. 😀
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Thanks, Cee.. It is always an honor to be featured… 🙂
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The pleasure was all mine!
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I like this one. 🙂
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Thanks.
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https://juliepowell2014.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/cees-black-and-white-challenge-close-ups/
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Can’t pick a favorite…although maybe the cat and the tulip? But I’ve been trying to get that dandelion shot for a long time. Is it just because I don’t have a macro lens?
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Nope, it is not the lens. Well it could be. I found it takes a steady hand more than anything. I’ve worked at getting that dandelion shot for years.
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Hi Cee, cats are always my favorite. Blessings to you.
Phyllis
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Thanks Phyllis. 😀
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Great entry! I really like the spinning wool and the tulip. But the Irish wolfdog is my favourite.
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Thanks Lena. 😀
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Really nice shots, Cee. Here is my go: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-8c
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These are so great and full of life, Cee. I’m crazy about the cat one, but all are excellent. Now I want to redo mine which seem pretty lifeless.
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You can always do two entries. 😀 Thanks.
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Such inspiring shots! Black and white and close up just seem to go so well together. Here are a few shots of vintage motorbikes I saw on the weekend. Thanks for the fun Cee!
https://amaviedecoeurentier.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/motor-cycles-black-and-white/
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The tulip is gorgeous, Cee. Your other photos are wonderful, too, but if I had to pick my favourite it’d be the tulip.
Here is my contribution: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/close-ups/
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Love the spinner’s hands. 🙂 I’m on time for a change…
https://2e0mca.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-close-ups/
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camera envy, sigh:)
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😀
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what a cute dog. I don’t have macro lens, this is what I came up with:
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/06/i-want-my-toes-in-sand.html
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Freddie rules ok!
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Thanks Helen.
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Love your entries…but that dandelion wow!! 😄
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Thanks. 😀
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Here’s mine – a rare tulip!
https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/cees-bw-photo-challenge-close-ups/
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I cannot pick one out to like most of all, they are all vey good although on a second look, yes the cat is a very intriguing photo and has atmosphere.
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Love the flower shots – particularly the dandelion! Those are always fun to photograph, although my challenge is remembering to photograph before blowing! 🙂
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They’re all great. I particularly love the cat’s curiosity, but the dog’s eyes won my heart ❤
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They are both great photos. Thanks.
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Love Freddie of course, and the Irish Wolfhound – I always wanted to have one…but they are too big and do not have a long life span. I don’t have a macro, but I’m trying…
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You don’t need a micro lens. 😀
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;-D
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Hi Cee.. many thanks for the mention it is greatly appreciated.. Loving your entries but aww that doggie’s face is gorgeous… he’s stole my heart 😀 😀 Here is my submissions for this week’s challenge. http://ryanphotography.uk/2016/06/02/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-close-ups/
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You are so very welcome. 😀
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I love the tulip shot. It’s my favorite flower. 🙂
https://deetravelssite.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/cees-black-and-white-photo-challenge-close-up/
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I love all of these!
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Thanks 😀
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Wonderful collection of closeups. I suppose you won’t be surprised when I tell you that lovely portrait of an Irish Wolfhound is special. They are the sweetest dogs in the world and your picture really catches that.
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I got that one day at a irish wolfhound gathering at our local fair grounds. I had so much fun.
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I love this close up series, especially the last one! 🙂
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That is one photo that works well in both black and white and color. Thanks Amy 😀
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Freddie is going to do some cooking huh 😀
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Now that is a scary thought LOL
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Hey you never know! he could make killer French onion soup! 😄
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I like french onion soup. 😀
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Hi Cee! 🙂 I like the “hand spinning wool” photo the most
https://mecyme.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-close-up/
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Hi Cee!
Thanks for the mention.
I love your little bird on the feeder – great detail!
Here is my response to this week’s challenge
https://syllabubsea.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/black-white-circles/
Marie
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You are welcome Marie. 😀
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Wow, what a stunning shot, Cee!!
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Thanks Terri. 😀
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I need to get back to participating in your challenges!!
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