Monochrome

From the allure of coloured art We step aside and then depart In search of ways by which to sate The urge to please, communicate; Monochromatic visual fare Sharpness defined, intent to share With composition in full view Amid the shadows that imbue Ideal traits of dark and light Contrasting shades of black and white. ------------------------------------------ Contest: Black & White Photography Sponsor: Giorgio A.V. Placed: 2nd ©5th March 2015 Published in: PS: It’s Still Poetry Volume II ~ (1 Jan. 2022) ISBN-13:? 979-8793344418

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/21/2015 8:41:00 AM

I am colored blind so I especially appreciate black and white.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2015 8:56:00 AM

The Constitution is also supposed to be colorblind!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/21/2015 8:02:00 AM

Only you, can bring out the colors in black and white. I see by the comments that this is a winning poem, congratulations Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2015 8:25:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Coloured photos are beautiful, but I think that nothing beats black & white. // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/5/2015 1:15:00 AM

Black and white photography is an art and you've done a marvelous job expressing that here... Congrats on a great win, Paul! Glad to be sharing 2nd place with you!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2015 9:41:00 AM

Thank you Kelly! Sharing the same podium with you is an honour:) Hope you are having a Happy Easter! Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/3/2015 5:14:00 PM

Ahh!! Great quality poetry!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2015 4:42:00 AM

Thank you for a welcome visit, Sara! (I hear that you enjoyed watching butterflies lately:) May I wish you a Blessed & Happy Easter. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/2/2015 9:52:00 AM

Thanks a lot ! Wish you and all your dears a very happy Easter Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 10:30:00 AM

:) txs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/2/2015 4:07:00 AM

Congrats on ur superb winning write Paul! Awesome final two lines!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Upma. may I wish you a Happy Easter! // paul

Constance La France

Date: 4/1/2015 6:45:00 AM

Paul, a big congratulations on your fine win in the contest with your beautifully written poem, A7

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2015 8:07:00 AM

Thank you Constance, for the congrats and the high rating. Your first place finish was very deserving! // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/31/2015 11:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful win. A 7 Sir. Blessings eve

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 12:42:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I appreciate the high rating, too! All the best and God bless. // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/31/2015 10:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Paul. A lovely write on black and white. Kim :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2015 8:04:00 AM

Yes, I was referring to Andrea's contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 12:44:00 PM

Thank you Kim. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. hugs // paul

Rob Carmack

Date: 3/30/2015 11:18:00 PM

Congrats Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:16:00 AM

Thank you Rob. All the best. // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/30/2015 6:19:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your nice win for your awesome poem. Your words capture the way I also feel about this art. Nicely done! Sandrs

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:22:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Sandra; you are too kind. Have a nice day. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/30/2015 5:25:00 PM

I am so happy to see your poem a top winner Paul. As you know I loved your entry. Big Congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:25:00 AM

Thanks a lot Connie...especially for the faith you showed in it. I had high hopes for yours, too. All the best. Hugs // paul

Julia Ward

Date: 3/30/2015 2:59:00 PM

Well done in achieving a second place win in the contest, Paul. It's a very fine poem! Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:41:00 AM

Thank you Julia. Your lovely comments are much appreciated. Hugs // paul

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/30/2015 2:37:00 PM

So nice to share this 2nd spot with you, Paul ! Congratulations on a fine poem and a wonderful win !!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:39:00 AM

Hi Carrie! Thank you! Same here...honoured to be on the same podium with you! All the best. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/30/2015 2:20:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:34:00 AM

Thank you Jan. Always appreciate your second visits:) hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 3/30/2015 2:12:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 4:36:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph, for the congrats and welcome visit. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/11/2015 1:58:00 PM

rhyme and beat is there.. :) good one.. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2015 6:24:00 PM

I knew you would like this type of poem, Olive_eloi:) Thank you...and keep smiling. Will be back to you...busy, as usual:) Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/10/2015 4:13:00 PM

Creative work for the contest..Reads like winning material..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2015 6:30:00 PM

I shall rely on your judgment, Sara:) Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul

Julia Ward

Date: 3/9/2015 3:22:00 AM

It is a hard subject for inspiration, so you have done well, Paul.// Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2015 6:22:00 PM

Thank you Julia; as you say, it's not an easy topic, but having said that I must also say that I have already read a couple of lovely entries! Hugs // paul

Vandana Sharma

Date: 3/7/2015 1:09:00 AM

Here I can see many coloured hues in black and white!Beautiful.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/8/2015 10:56:00 AM

Glad you found this to your liking, Vandana! Thank you for a lovely visit. All the best. // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/6/2015 6:46:00 PM

Dear Paul What a cool black and white poem for this contest, love how it flows so smoothly along, Wonderful imagery and emotional content, good luck in the contest, but so far yours is the best I've read, I'll cross my fingers for you dear friend, by the way did you know it's Mystic Roses birthday today, pass it on, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 3/8/2015 11:00:00 AM

Many thanks for liking and for your sincere support, Cherl!! Somehow, this comment arrived late, but I still managed to send Vien b'day wishes, albeit slightly belated. Regards...paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/6/2015 5:30:00 AM

Oh Paul, this is perfect for a contest entry. It celebrates the contrasting lights of the old photographs which are a real art still in this age of colored film. I love it and really hope to see it as a top winner! 7

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2015 11:14:00 AM

Your words are very encouraging, Connie. I enjoy looking up B&W photos for the sole pleasure of admiring something which was so common to us, but which has been taken over by the allure of coloured ones. // Have a lovely weekend. // paul

David Meade

Date: 3/5/2015 10:30:00 PM

I believe you captured the essence and nuances of how shadows define and enhance a picture. Nicely done Paul. 7

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2015 11:10:00 AM

Thank you David. I love black & white photos in which both composition and shadows play an important part. Glad you enjoyed, my friend. All the best. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/5/2015 4:41:00 PM

Beautifully constructed rhyme Paul good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/5/2015 4:51:00 PM

Thank you Jan; wasn't sure what was expected from us, but conjured something in the end! Hugs // paul