Black and White, White and Black

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For A. V. Giorgio's Black And White Film Photography contest

Black and white, white and  black;
Is one something, the other it’s lack?
They go well together each piano key,
On the written page, and old photography.

White and black, black and white;
Doesn’t always look quite right.
Depending on your contrast setting,
Shades of gray might be all you’re getting.

White and black, black and white;
The presence or absence of light?
Manipulated by shutter speed and lens,
Or repetitive thatching with black pens.

White and black, black and white;
The artist must decide what is right.
On the page, what’s most reflective
Depends entirely on the viewer's perspective.


Mark Halliday/WarriorPoet
20150303

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 6/8/2015 6:40:00 AM
Hello Mark, I love this poem, could you give me an email regarding use of your poem? lc500px@hotmail.com Thanks
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/8/2015 1:41:00 PM
My email is mark.j.halliday@hotmail.com. what would you like to use the poem for?
Date: 5/29/2015 5:04:00 PM
thanx mark for this poem and ur comment on my sally. if u want to collab. e mail or facebook me. chow daniel schack
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Date: 4/2/2015 4:20:00 AM
Fabulous write Mark,, well crafted n perfect for the theme,, congrats on big win!
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 4/2/2015 1:49:00 PM
Thanks Dr. Sharma.
Date: 4/1/2015 9:30:00 PM
Mark, congratulations on your win in the contest with this well written poem, 7, it is so true black and white photography is very tricky
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 4/2/2015 1:50:00 PM
So is thatching with fine black pens or markers. Thanks for commenting.
Date: 3/31/2015 3:23:00 AM
Hi Mark! Clever and creative take on this B&W theme. Congrats on your merited win. All the best. // paul
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 4/1/2015 3:59:00 PM
Thanks Paul. Appreciate the comments.
Date: 3/31/2015 12:18:00 AM
Congrats Mark on your win.
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 4/1/2015 3:59:00 PM
Thanks for commenting Rob.
Date: 3/30/2015 2:41:00 PM
Many congrats on your win - I especially like the final stanza:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 4/1/2015 3:59:00 PM
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting Jan.
Date: 3/17/2015 9:19:00 PM
nice pen :) 7
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 3/18/2015 10:59:00 AM
Thanks. Glad you liked it. I commented on one of your Haikus.
Date: 3/3/2015 1:21:00 AM
I enjoyed the theme of this poem... especially the last stanza. Well penned Mark
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 3/3/2015 9:24:00 AM
Thanks. Glad you liked it. Thought about changing the order of the stanzas, but haven't committed to the idea yet.
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