Purpose

Ongoing CHALLENGE !!!

If your picture has been blogged here, it means that it has appealed to over 300 art jurors (currently 50 active) for a whole week or more. That is an achievement!!!

... and what does that mean ??? well according to This ... it means your picture is "... extremely resistant to people wanting to get rid of it", :)

If you see one single picture in this group that you think is not art, please say so (by commenting on it) and tell us why. If you are convincing - we will remove it. This group is to show case the most resistive pictures from the
B&W Art Photography - Is Your Art universal

2008/05/14

Omaggio a Kertész


Omaggio a Kertész
Originally uploaded by corrado cavarra



Originally uploaded by quebrado

Across the window


Across the window
Originally uploaded by ~ Araien ~

bamboo street


bamboo street
Originally uploaded by Noorhadi Saleh

SOMBRA DANZANTE


SOMBRA DANZANTE
Originally uploaded by alejocock
SOMBRA DANZANTE

Medellín, antígua fuente Enka
La noche, el vino, la pasión por la fotografía, por la danza y un reflector proyectando las sombras en una escultura pública.

| sacrifice |


| sacrifice |
Originally uploaded by Kmye



Originally uploaded by [gimmethefonk*]
Les filles russes ont une manière de baisser les paupières comme des enfants pris en faute, on dirait qu’elles se retiennent de pleurer, comme si leurs yeux turquoise etouffaient des sanglots venus du froid polaire, d’un malheur eternel, d’une assiette vide au fond de l’hiver, d’un nöel sans cadeaux où l’on a pas le droit de se plaindre parce que sinon le père sera transféré au camp, d’un menteur qui est parti sans dire « da svidania » … Pourtant elles ne tremblent jamais, même par moins vingt degrés, elles se lechent les dents et ne detournent pas les yeux, tout juste distingue t’on une rosée calculée qui perle sur leurs lèvres comme une prière ou défi. Ce sont des fleurs penchées sur la faiblesse des hommes qui les excusent, et les manipulent, ecartent les doigt dans leurs cheveux et n’importe quel homme devient un pantin entre leurs mains pâles qui flottent dans les airs comme des ailes de cygnes. Les femmes de toutes les nationalités les haissent parce que la beauté est une injustice et qu’il faut combattre toutes les injustices…

anger and sadness on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

anger and sadness on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

AR-(450)


AR-(450)
Originally uploaded by Andrei Rosetti

on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2008/05/12

2008/05/11

Stand


Stand
Originally uploaded by dollen
Stand

... in th place where you live

he is just past 9 months old and every single day is something new. At this rate he will be walking by Friday.


Originally uploaded by Robbi Huner

Erna María


Erna María
Originally uploaded by Ingib

Arba! on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Arba!

Géométrie


Géométrie
Originally uploaded by syb'

Into the inter-reflection and touched by an angel.

Into the inter-reflection and touched by an angel.

We concede to this iconic state, a lesson in perseverance.

song MP3 PLAYING (click for the song file located in the notes)
song: SAW SOMETHING
artist: DAVE GAHAN
album: HOURGLASS

song 2 MP3 PLAYING (click for the song file located in the notes)
song: THE LIGHTS GO OUT (INSTRUMENTAL)
artist: _m8
album: unreleased (made during a heavy downpour)

After the storm had passed,
I wondered how long,
The break in the clouds would last, I saw,
Something in your eyes,
I'm sure,
(Oh baby) I saw it,
Something in your eyes.

I wanted it for myself

I sit and I wait and I stare
Still wishing for a divine intervention,
To lift me from my chair,
I saw,
Something in your eyes
I'm sure,
(Oh baby) I saw it,
Something in your eyes.

You and I have come so far,
We've reached beyond the farthest star.
Time and time and time again,
I want you back,
You were a friend,
We can't pretend.

I saw,
Something in your eyes
I'm sure,
(Oh baby) I saw it,
Something in your eyes,
I wanted it for myself.

for °°Karen°°

BIRDS OF PARADISE – Bruny Island TAS Australia 2008

BIRDS OF PARADISE – Bruny Island TAS Australia 2008

Cape Bruny, Bruny Island.

My Mate Steve came to visit, I so wanted to take him fishing, but the weather wouldn’t permit, so we went site seeing. To me when the weather is severe, it provides me with opportunities, not threats. These rocks at a guess would be around 60 feet high. The waves?… Your guess. But there they were, Cormorants, protected by the treacherous rocks they have called home for centuries.

It took me an hour, my knuckles blue, the wind howling, the camera locked off, waiting for the power of the sea to deliver a set of waves to illustrate the conditions.

Must get some gloves, some thermal underwear and a good hat.

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I travel Australia in my Caravan “The Tardis” photographing this beautiful County.

I have a Web Site where you can see where I have been, the sights and the people I meet along the way.

IMG_7450


IMG_7450
Originally uploaded by philn98765
At Panama Viejo, Panama city.

P1300636abwFL


P1300636abwFL
Originally uploaded by ElaineHudson
P1300636abwFL

Model: Stesha
© 2008 Elaine Hudson
P1300636abwFL

11111


11111
Originally uploaded by Oleksandr Telesniuk
11111

Иногда мы отворачиваемся друг от друга,
А иногда - от самих себя...

Calla-Studio II


Calla-Studio II
Originally uploaded by Ivan De Rossi

Silt


Silt
Originally uploaded by Villi.Ingi
Silt

Canon EOS 40D + Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

2008/05/10

▄


▄
Originally uploaded by blinked
Positively negative space.

Film Retro


Film Retro
Originally uploaded by Marcelo Cugliari

Water jug


Water jug
Originally uploaded by sk31k
Jug & blinds

cat's life #3

Cat's life must be very difficult nowadays... to find a free seat in second class! Are the days they could travel in first class for free ;-).

Aladino travelling by train.

Ilford DELTA PRO 3200 film + Nikon F70 + Tokina ATX-PRO 28-70 f:2.8 // Minolta DIMAGE IV scanner

Some Rights Reserved: Lorenzo Cuppini
The owner of this image is Lorenzo Cuppini. This image was published under a
Creative Commons License. This image can not be modified and must always indicate its author name. Lorenzo Cuppini must be interested in case of use of publication. Any different use must be considered a copyright abuse. The original high definition master of this image is owned by the author of the work.


Originally uploaded by Criss-cross-apple-sauce

2008/05/09

Amorphous


Amorphous
Originally uploaded by MarkDM
Amorphous

At home; April 2008

Elena e il silenzio degli oggetti

Elena e il silenzio degli oggetti

Elena è lì. Ferma.
Poi girando quasi impercettibilmente la testa dice, Ascolta.
- Cosa?
-...
Mi guardo attorno. Guardo oltre la porta e oltre i vetri.
- Cosa?
Elena è lì. E si spoglia. Indumento dopo indumento, rimane nuda.
Fa qualche passo verso di me. Qualche passo su quelle assi impolverate e poi mi è di fronte.
Mi copre gli occhi con le mani e mi sussurra, Ascolta.
Inghiottiti dal tempo e dalle linee del ricordo. Siamo attimi di fragile struttura.
Sento le sue mani scivolare via e mi sembra di sentirne ancora il respiro.
Ma quando riapro gli occhi, lei non c'è. E non c'era mai stata.
Elena e il silenzio degli oggetti.

Confettis


Confettis
Originally uploaded by marc_mk
Confettis

Lancé de confettis sur les enfants de la ville,
Carnaval Djeliya, 31 décembre 2000,
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.

300_0822BW


300_0822BW
Originally uploaded by fabio favaloro

windows-with-vista-


windows-with-vista-
Originally uploaded by steric

si no te gusta no pasa ná (tnx, Mo)

si no te gusta no pasa ná (tnx, Mo)

Gladys


Gladys
Originally uploaded by syb'

She has legs, and she know how to use them - b&w


2008/05/08

Independence Mall Philadelphia

Independence Mall Philadelphia

Straight to Nowhere

Straight to Nowhere

"Always going
Nowhere faster
Easy way to go...
Straight to nowhere

Fated- one more time
Lost along the wrong way
Changes- change your mind
Shatter every new day

Speeding faster
Straight to nowhere "

~Nearly

denmark


denmark
Originally uploaded by nigelkemp
denmark

Taken at Silkeborg lakes, Denmark

sombras calçadão


sombras calçadão
Originally uploaded by Rtcarvalho
sombras calçadão

São Paulo/SP

2008/05/07

after...


after...
Originally uploaded by abousymbel

Célébration


Célébration
Originally uploaded by Edmond Dalenvert



Originally uploaded by Rusty Milestones

Miss Lizzz #04


Miss Lizzz #04
Originally uploaded by Mike Wood Photography
Miss Lizzz #04

I asked her to be a little expressive. I think it worked.

Making Babies - from A to Z

Making Babies - from A to Z

Berlin. People in love always close their eyes when they kiss...

Ps. I wish adjusted the darn aperture to make that mom & baby buggy more obvious, never mind...

Explore #384 on Sunday, April 27, 2008

Edimburgo


Edimburgo
Originally uploaded by Elisabetta Dell'Olio

Claw


Claw
Originally uploaded by Elena Gal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cRvBpkOAQ4

mr.g


Au bord du gouffre


Au bord du gouffre
Originally uploaded by badibouzouk

2008/05/06

| victory |


| victory |
Originally uploaded by Kmye
Victory ! You are here, arounding of so much love. Do you feel it ?

Please view it on Black
Model ¤ Victoire, 1 month and big eyes opened to the world