Darrell Carpenay Photography +

True art is an expression of our soul. Here, you'll find some of my work through photography and writing.

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Landscapes in Black and White

March 25, 2019  /  Darrell Carpenay

Some may wonder that with the advent of colour photography, why would someone still choose to record landscapes in black and white. I’ve had my own opinions on this subject and don’t believe I have a particular preference between the two. Currently, my website has mostly black and white images - I just think that I’m not ready to confirm a constant look with colour. On the other hand, I have a particular soft spot for black and white photographs, possibly because one of my personal favourite landscape shots have come from legendary photographers of old - Sebastiao Salgado and Ansel Adams. Black and white landscapes can accentuate the shapes and textures that may be lost in a myriad of colours distracting. Maybe this can be likened to when one loses their sight, but the other senses are heightened.

Guyana, in particular, is a wondrous, dreamy land. As you travel further out, it’s like you’ve escaped modernity to witness a land that has been lost in time - untouched, ancient, stoic: a place that can only exist if you really want it to. I believe black and white landscapes of Guyana bring a new appreciation for the land and portrays a beauty rarely witnessed.