I ♥ Faces - Black & White



It's Monday again, and that means another photo-filled installment of I ♥ Faces. I've never worked in black and white before. It was interesting. After trying the conversion on several photos, I decided on these two for my entries.

First up, in the adult category, is a photo of my grandparents at a birthday party. My grandma passed away about 6 months afterward, so this photo is precious to me.

my grandparents

Second, in the kids category, is a photo of my Megan hanging out in a tree.

meg b&w1

Comments

Anonymous said…
I'm so sorry about your grandma - she looks so vital in this picture..how lucky you have it.
February 23, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Christi said…
They are both just amazing. I'm especially fond of the picture of your grandparents. Something about it reminds me of my grandparents and the photo I entered is of my grandma.
February 23, 2009 at 8:45 PM
jen@odbt said…
Both are wonderful pictures. I especially love the one of your grandparents - it's so great you have a picture of her to enjoy today. I'm sorry about her passing. This is a great reminder for me to capture my kids' grandparents more in photos.
February 23, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Anonymous said…
Love seeing some older kids on here! My 10 and 12 year olds were getting lonely. haha!!

I love the story behind your adult picture. He looks so happy and so blessed in that picture. So wonderful that you were able to capture that moment to have and hold on to. :)
February 23, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Unknown said…
I came by earlier and could not leave a comment for the life of me! Let's see if it works now.
February 24, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Unknown said…
PHEW : ). I love your picture of your grand parents. Aren't grandparents the most magical of people. I just loved mine so much! Especially my Grandmothers. I love their picture. It totally made me smile today. I also love your daughter sitting in the tree. She is so pretty. I am sure that was a pretty scene! You have such a beautiful spirit. I see it every time I come here and I am always blessed!
February 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Julie Rivera said…
I love the casual way your grandfather has his arm on his wife's shoulder...they are so comfortable with one another! And that tree...what a find, love the curve of the trunk. (It is interesting how B&W doesn't work on all pictures, isn't it? I am glad you were able to try something new this week!)
February 24, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Jaden Paige said…
Great photos! I love the angle on that tree shot :) Thanks for visiting Bendy Ruggles~
February 24, 2009 at 9:46 AM
angie {the arthur clan} said…
What a wonderful photo to have as a memory of your grandparents together Adrienne. And that photo of Megan is wonderful ~ I love the crooked branch she is leaning on.

~Angie
co-founder of I ♥ Faces
February 24, 2009 at 9:54 AM
CIRCLE OF LIFE said…
whata beauty as well look at those shoot . amazing


thanks for your swet comment today at circle of life your blog is beautiful.
February 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Elise said…
That's awesome that you captured that photo of your grandmother!!
February 24, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Marci's World said…
Thanks for your help.
I really like the one of your daughter in the tree. The background is so full of texture and light. Her clothing is smooth and dark and makes her really stand out. That's what B&W does!!
How precious to have a pic of your grandma here. The B&W makes her almost timeless.... They look like the kind of grandparents anyone would want to have.
February 24, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Dot O said…
These are both great entries! Amazing what black and white does with the photos! It makes things just pop!
February 24, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Unknown said…
Such great pictures I love B&W photo...I really like the shot of your grandparents
February 24, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Dot O said…
Adrienne, if they do a how to at the end of the week, I'm sure that will be a BIG help to us who are just beginners. Here's hoping!
February 24, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Shane said…
Thanks for stopping by my site. I sympathize with you on the loss of your grandmother. The picture I posted was one of the few shots I have of my dad. He passed away 2 years ago.
February 24, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Drew said…
Look at your lovely model daughter! She's at that perfect age where she cooperates. I'm so jealous! :)

I'm glad you were able to get such a lovely picture of your grandparents. It makes me sad to think how much I took for granted that my grandparents would always be around.
February 24, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Mary said…
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me a comment. It was very kind of you to do so. :)

I really like the picture of your grandparents. I, too, recently lost my grandmother and I know just how precious they can be - especially since all of mine have passed away. Now when I see my father and mother-in-law with my children, I hope that they will be around for my children to enjoy for a long time.
February 25, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Manz said…
I'm just visiting... not a participant in this meme. However, I'm a huge fan of portrait photography - always have been. Having said that I relate to the comment made by drewmark19 in that not all ages are co-operative ;)

My pick is the one of your daughter... but I understand your connection to the other one. The last photo I have of my Grandma is a black and white image - it's on my fridge. Along with one of her as a young lady. I LOVE the old black and white photos!! The old one is a square print with white border... you know the kind?

Thanks for sharing your images and story with us all.
February 26, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Gill said…
Oh i love both pics...but especially the one of your daughter. She is stunning.
February 26, 2009 at 2:03 AM
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