Why I Like Black and White
Mary McGrath’s article about black and white photography over at TakeGreatPictures.com is a great introduction to this medium, complete with some very nice images to illustrate the ideas.
“Black and white gives you the opportunity to focus on other elements besides color. Without color as a crutch, many other facets of a photo become apparent. It’s sort of like closing your eyes, and suddenly, you hear sounds more distinctly. You smell aromas. The tactile takes over. Taking color out of the equation enables you to focus on other fundamentals of photography, such as composition, tonal range, and texture.”