Wooden crate of courges on a Clisson market stall, black and white film, Nikon FE with Kodak Tri-X 400

A Fan Letter to Monochromia

There’s a photography blog I keep coming back to, and I want to tell you about it. Monochromia is a collective — photographers from Chicago, Nuremberg, Rome, Washington D.C., and a village on the Nile, all posting one black and white image at a time with barely a word of explanation. I contribute the occasional shot from France, which makes me biased. It also makes me a better photographer.

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The Opening of the Film Archives – On the way to work

In this captivating series, the photographer reveals the hidden beauty of everyday surroundings. From city streets to countryside tranquility, the timeless quality of black and white film captures the essence of each scene. With a plea to cherish and document our own journeys, the artistry of mundane moments is celebrated.

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A bicycle on a Nantes street photographed on a Pentax ME Super with Rollei RPX 100 black and white film

Biking Monochromia

The author has been featured on Monochromia with a photograph taken using the Pentax ME Super, showcasing a bike. They encourage readers interested in black and white photography to explore Monochromia for inspiration in monochrome visuals.

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Guest Post – Ian Myers

Ian Myers, a new contributor to Monochromia, shares a photo of Château de la Preuille taken in 2022 with a Canon 6D Mark II and an ND filter. The château has a history of supplying Muscadet white wine to President Mitterrand. Ian will be publishing once a month on Monochromia, so stay tuned for more!

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