One of the joys of a mirrorless camera is the ability to shoot in monochrome and see how it will look before you press the shutter. I love how removing colour redefines the light, showing the highlights and shadows much more dramatically. I like to shoot in a grainy Tri-X film simulation mode because of how bold the light and shadows are in the EVF. I don't like grain, however, so I use the jpg as a reference for what I saw, then develop the monochrome shot from the RAW file. Basically, I try to make it look the same without the intense grain.
Through the Barber Shop window: EM-5 Mk ii 24mm, f/2.8, 1/30sec, ISO800
I love the ability to shoot hand-held at night with shutter speeds like this - 1/5th of a second is not a problem.
The Street Cafe: EM-5 Mk ii 24mm, f/2.8, 1/5 sec, ISO800
These photos are for the daily #monomad photo contest, sponsored by @brumest & @monochromes. Please click for a full-screen view, thanks for taking a look!
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* Photo Fun Contest - Week 22 ~ Wild Animals ~ Baby Barred Owls and Mom