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PhotoPrompt #38: A forest clearing in monochrome

June 15, 2020 in PhotoPrompt, Photography, Creative Writing

What ideas for creative writing does this black and white image of a forest clearing conjure up for you?

PhotoPrompt #37: A leaf

June 14, 2020 in Creative Writing, Photography, PhotoPrompt

One leaf, in monochrome

The joy of monochrome

April 04, 2016 in Creative Writing, Photography

Not everything in life is black and white -- but perhaps more of it should be.

Autumn in a park. Photo from pixabay.com CC0

Monochrome pictures and the writer: a heads-up

April 02, 2016 in Creative Writing, Photography

Can taking monochrome photographs enhance a writer's creativity?

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