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Do seal images work in black & white? Judging from the photos taken by Sean while guiding our Seals of Lincolnshire photography holidays, I’d say an emphatic yes!
One of the reasons I love monochrome photos is because it lends a certain timeless quality to the images. It’s a particularly nostalgic form of photography, reminding me of a time when black & white was the only option for photos.
Ted Grant said “When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black & white, you photograph their souls.” Looking at the gorgeous image below, I think this also holds true for wildlife. What do you think?
I asked Sean why he chose to shoot these images in monochrome & he replied: “because I enjoy the challenge & creative push from shooting in black & white.”
“Creating a monochrome image allows me to focus on form, texture, shape & composition” he added, “but sometimes, black & white is just the ticket!”
JOIN SEAN IN 2018 TO PHOTOGRAPH NORFOLK’S SEALS
In November 2018, Sean will be leading a week-long holiday focussed on Norfolk Seal photography for NaturesLens, specifically between the dates of November 25 – 30 2018.
The cost is £999 per participant which includes five nights accommodation in a gorgeous cottage on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis; your meals will be warming, homely & plentiful to get you warmed through & filled up after a long day on the beach. Numbers are limited to ensure that the trip is sustainable, ethical & enjoyable for every photographer.
