Jude’s having a garden photography challenge this year, did you know?
So for February the theme is black and white and we are free to interpret it any way we like. I like other peoples monochrome photos but rarely try it myself, so this month I may have a couple of tries, starting with this fritillary.
I took this photo in April last year, at the Challice Well garden in Glastonbury, I’ll try to be more seasonal with my next entry!
Lucid Gypsy 
I love B&W & this is really gorgeous with the textures of the petals.
I used to disregard B&W photos but have learned they have a lot to offer. With color photos I find I don’t look at small details as with B&W.
Love this, Gilly. Are they asleep or just tired? 😀 😀
Oh, Tess you made me laugh! Are they asleep or just tired! Priceless. 😀 😀
Really lovely, Gilly. 🙂
I love this monochromis! Well done, Gilly. 🙂
You are ahead of me Gilly, but that’s OK. I tend to steer away from converting flowers to B&W but this works very well. The shape and texture of the flowers reminds me of silk tassles and the light is excellent. Now I am going to have to work hard!
I’ve always felt the same, colour is part of the joy of flowers, but you set the challenge so the least I could do was try!!!
Converting to monochrome only works for certain flowers I think, but you can use other garden objects for this, not just plants. Or pick something that is only in one colour or shades of one colour. I agree it can be a challenge!
Painterly and rich, I can feel the heft of the flower petals, and the elegance.
BnW brings out the texture, you have set a high standard for us with this first entry Gilly.