To see in colour is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul, Andri Cauldwell.
Embracing black and white photos isn’t about shunning the science of colour. It’s about accepting that monochrome is a colour palette in and of itself.
Aside from lending a certain timeless quality, black and white photos often deliver a mood or feeling that colour photos just can’t match. We gaze at the contrast, we linger on the detail and revel in the shadows.
Delight your soul each and every day by bringing some monochrome magic into your home. Let’s explore this fantastic artform together now.
Wild abandon
Black and white photography speaks to our emotions. Few other subjects impact us as much as wildlife, so combining the two results in enchanting art.
Set yourself free with these extraordinary black and white photos.
1. Pensive
THOUGHTFUL: There’s so much emotion in The Sad Lion that you’ll just want to give him a big cuddle.
2. Wild
FEROCIOUS: The Hunter and similar black and white photos will add a sense of wild abandon to a bedroom.
3. Stripes
DIFFERENT STROKES: This Zebra Herd Panoramic print will add pizzazz to an otherwise simple living space.
Atmospheric transformations
Revel in the detail of a special moment or place captured in time with shadowy and mesmerising photographic prints. Whether you love city life, country life or something more esoteric like a solitary, leafless tree, monochrome art will add ambience to your favourite room.
4. Empty
RUSTIC BEAUTY: Old becomes new again in this monochrome print, A Lonely Place.
5. Quiet
RAINY DAZE: Wonder in the detail of a cold, rainy evening with In The Dead Of Night.
6. Solitary
ALL ALONE: The Leafless Tree stands proud despite its lack of foliage, creating a breathtaking ambient effect.
Dash of colour
Why not cheat a little and rejoice in the eclectic art that transpires when you add a single splash of colour to a monochrome photo?
Excitingly, this style has now become so popular, you’ll absolutely adore browsing through and choosing the best black and white photos that are right for you.
7. Racey red
RACEY: The quintessentially British double decker bus bounces along in all its red glory in this The Royal Exchange, London print.
8. Purple pop
STRIKING: Stand out from the crowd, adding a pop of colour with this Purple Chardon photo art.
9. Raining red
RAIN DANCE: This Red Umbrellas photo print will bring joy and celebration to your walls.
Peace at last
There’s something about black and white photography that brings a sense of peace to a room. There’s a stillness that brings serenity, a wholeness that brings placidity and a restraint that brings life.
10. In harmony
CHILL: Give a bedroom a beach house feel with this gorgeous Rowing Boat Jetty black and white print.
11. Love affair
ROMANCE: Fall in love all over again by adding this black and white Venice Gondola print to your home.
12. Waterfront repose
CAPTIVATING: The monochrome Jetty of dreams will truly wow a living room.
Urban attitude
Truth be told, it’s incredible to think that taking away colour can add life, but when you feature black and white art in your home it can add a certain ‘je ne sais quoi.’
Often it’s hard to put your finger on why, but when we take a look at monochrome urban scenes in contemporary photography it’s amazing how easy it is to appreciate the tones, contrasts and lighting. It’s a completely different attitude to colour. And it’s awesome.
13. Travel tones
EDGY: To add spunk to a room, put this Streets of Barcelona print on your bucket list.
14. Sydney sensation
COMPELLING: This black and white Circular Quay, Sydney print may make you want to move there permanently.
15. Big city life
FAMED: Bring a piece of the city that never sleeps home with this moving Monochromatic New York City print.
If you just adore black and white art as much as we do, you’ll want to discover all the available prints. Having trouble deciding? We’re always here to help.
