This is a free week where you can post whatever you want. I like that we have these as well as the themes. It can be a good opportunity to show some monochrome images that you may not otherwise get to.
I’ve been spending a lot of time going through my archives recently, and I found some photos that I took at Jan Juc about 10 years ago. I have done a lot of them in colour in the past, but I wanted to do a series of them in monochrome. I might have to do more in the future.
The following image was done with some ND filters to show the movement of the water. I love images like this of the ocean and they are one of my favourite ones to take.
I am also including the above image in a gallery with some others. None of the others are long exposures and are essentially just clicks. I suppose I shouldn’t use the word just, as they are just as nice as a long exposure. I hope you enjoy them.
Monochrome Madness #48 is next week, and our host is Dawn from The Day After. She wants us to do LEAVES AND OR PETALS. Great time of the year for a theme like that.
Participating in Monochrome Madness
If you would like to participate in this challenge, please post photos on your blog and use the tag Monochrome-Madness, then we can all use the reader to see what you post.
You can also leave a pingback, do they still call them that? Basically, you put a link to the host’s monochrome madness post in your post, and it leaves a link in the comment section.
Don’t forget to check out the Monochrome Madness page. On this page, the next theme is announced and there is also all the information for participating. Please go and check it out. Click on the Monochrome Madness heading in the menu.
I really like the variety of textures in these shots, from the rough rocks to the smooth-looking water 🙂
I’m doubling up with Becky’s Squares this week: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-london-shadows-in-black-and-white/
Thank you Sarah.
That long exposure one is superb! I am not usually a fan of monochrome but you make it look so moody and dramatic.
I love moody and dramatic, so I am glad to hear you like these Bernie, thank you.
These are great images, Leanne. The first one – not the feature – the one you did with ND filters is stunning. Well done!
Thank you Joanne, I know which one you mean.
Amazing photos, Leanne!
Thank you Sofia.
And here’s my post for today – short and sweet: https://margaret21.com/2025/11/19/please-dont-pull-up-a-chair/
Fantastic Margaret.
Thanks Leanne.
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They are awesome, but sea is that and you have captured it so nicely. Love the 16/9 crop, it has the movement and the feel of the ocean
Thank you Ritva. I don’t normally crop like that, but I would like to do more.
I am going to try that crop too, it is rather effective
Yeah, I agree, we need to try more.
Sometimes beach photos come out well in monochrome. A fabulous gallery Leanne 😀
I agree Brian, thank you.
What a gallery!
Thank you Egidio.
My fave is the first long exposure shot. Love the soft tone it gives.
Thank you Teresa, I really like that one too.
They’re wonderfully moody in mono, aren’t they? I might play with a couple at some point xx
I think so too Jo, oh yes, do play with some, would love to see them. Thank you.
These photos are very atmospheric and moody and could be stills from a 1930s film noir. Beautiful.
Thank you Lynette, I like that description.
Sea and rocks with your treatment is an unbeatable combination!
Couldn’t help but point your way with my post 😉 https://picturesimperfectblog.com/2025/11/18/darts-and-arrows/
Thank you Elke.
Inspired me to try more monochrome images. Thanks!
That’s what we like to hear.
I just love those long-exposure photos. Could you consider doing a post explaining your settings and how to plan one of these photos?
I love them too, I think I want to do more. Um, I think I have done posts like that before. I will get back to you.
That filter lends a very dreamy atmosphere.
It does thank you Margaret.