B&w vol 5 by Mario Buncuga

WePhoto B&W 2017 Vol 5 Here comes yet another moment of pride for WePhoto while bringing out the next Book in ‘The Series’ representing the genre - Black and White (B&W) Photography. I founded the WePhoto Group in February 2014 and since then we have come this far simply out of our passion for this art form. Over the time, thanks to the continuous help and support of many likeminded colleagues, who have shared every moment of success while working together with equal enthusiasm, we have created other groups and thematic pages to better represent the various styles in photography. Today WePhoto group has the widest presence across Facebook representing almost every possible genre of photography. As of date there are twelve different groups and related pages, with picture boards on Pinterest and about seventy e-books published on issuu.com. This annual collection called - The Series - comprises eBooks, each belonging to a specific photographic theme, and includes the artwork of several authors from Italy and abroad. The one in your hands is the fifth thematic book dedicated to B&W Photography. Apart from the e-version these publications are available in the form of coffee table books too. Editorial Team / Redazione Mario Bunčuga: Editor Mario Bunčuga: Art Director Pankaj Anand: Review Associate Barbara Stoia: Review Associate Germana De Chellis: Graphic Designer and B&W Group Leader

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We are so excited and happy to feature these beautiful images and most of all, be able to share them with a wide range of viewers. Please spread it across by sharing, and recommend wherever you can to download these free eBooks from our webpages and links given ahead. Do make sure to leave your feedback on the eStores â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a 5-star rating would be greatly appreciated. This is how you may help us grow and share our passion for photography! In this Book you can also find the links to our Facebook Groups - WePhoto and WePhoto Minimal. Come and join the groups, invite your friends to share their work and enjoy some of the best images from around the world.

Special thanks and Credits Special thanks to Germana de Chellis, Chief of WePhoto B&W Group/Page, closely supported by Barbara Stoia and Maria Giovanna Quaranta, who have helped me select images, contact authors and collect materials. These people may always been found putting things together in the back office. Thanks to all the authors who have made this volume such a great collection with their valuable contributions. Thanks to our staff too, which is constantly managing and taking care of the group with its 12 thematic pages, groups and online magazines.

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Thanks to my admin colleagues for their patient dedication. All this time when I remain away from the routine management of our network, they are the ones who take care of everything for the groups. I have no words to express my gratitude for the wonderful work they do every day with great passion and commitment. Mario Bunčuga the Founder WePhoto Network

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Copyright All rights are reserved, to respectively WePhoto, Mario Bunčuga for entire ebook and single authors for personal photos included in the related chapters. This book can be downloaded for free and distributed freely only as whole. The images and text are of exclusive property of the authors who, prior personal contact, may authorize the use or not. you can also print from our link to Peecho online print service. Any other use will be fined by the existing rules on the subject of copyright. © 2017 WePhoto

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Black And White Black and White (B&W) Photography belongs to an altogether different era and the interesting part is that the art form has not only survived all this long, it is thriving with innovations taking place every next time. Seems as if man is finding it difficult to come out of its spell. B&W comes with a rich heritage in the form of works of Ansel Adams, Henri CartierBresson, Edward Weston etc, who created masterpieces out of the constraints of equipment, tools and above all - color. But absence of the latter evidently came to their advantage and helped them see what would not be visible in a colored world. Colors dominate frame, its aspects and elements; and so a B&W photographer will rather focus on the potentials of placement, shape, pattern, texture, tonal contrast and above all flow and quality of light. B&W photography is way beyond mere conversion of a color photo to grayscale. It is about creation of fine art objects from the scene around us. B&W is inspiring, ethereal and will remain forever.

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ADOLFO CARLI Milano, Italia viaggiatorionline.com/Search.asp?r=adolfo%20carli&section www.facebook.com/adolfo.carli.7/photos_albums

Sono tantissimi anni che scatto fotografie e confesso che negli ultimi anni ho ripreso ad apprezzare Il “vecchio” BW. Ad onor del vero, non essendo più un ragazzo, ai tempi si stampava solo in BW. Ritengo che in particolare le persone ed in genere i monumenti risaltino bene in BW; in ogni caso sono contento che il BW stia godendo di una nuova gioventù.

It's been a long time since I took pictures and I confess that in recent years I have resumed appreciating the "old" BW. When I was a boy, back a time, the photographs were printed only in BW. I believe that people, in general, and the monuments look better in BW. Anyhow I'm glad the BW is enjoying a new lease of life now. 10

ALICJA RECZEK Warsaw, Poland

www.facebook.com/AlicjaReczekWhiteAlice/ "Przez wiele lat związana z Płockiem. Obecnie mieszka i działa w Warszawie. Z wykształcenia: muzyk, plastyk i pedagog. Z zamiłowania: fotograf. Nazywana Białą Alicją. Jej zdjęcia są wyjątkowe. Dzieje się tak za sprawą klimatu jaki wyróżnia jej styl. Piękne kolory. Fantastyczne stylizacje i „zaczarowane” plenery. Intrygujące pozy modeli i modelek. Odbiorcy White Alice mówią, że tworzy baśnie dla dorosłych. Skłania do refleksji i zadumy, do spojrzenia na świat innym, magicznym okiem. Jej zdjęcia są pełne klasy. Z brzydoty potrafi wyłonić prawdziwe piękno, zaś czyste piękno potrafi ująć w sposób niebanalny. A l i c j a m a s w o i m ko n c i e w y s t a w ę m i ę d z y n a ro d o w ą w Niemczech. Publikacje w Foto, EksMagazyn, Prime, Znaj i Vogue Italy. Zawodowo zajmowała się fotoedycją i fotografowaniem do magazynu. Doświadczona szkoleniowo. Od lat prowadzi warsztaty. Jury w ogólnopolskich konkursach. Ma w swoim dorobku sesje komercyjne: modowe, reklamowe i reportażowe. Jest autorką zdjęć do książek m.in. "Sukces jest kobietą" i "Kolory Nadziei". Jej zdjecia figurują na płytach muzycznych i tomikach poezji. Fotografie Alicji zostały wykorzystane w serii widowisk m.in. w Sali Kongresowej w Warszawie. Prywatnie. Miłośniczka dobrej książki, muzyki i podróży. Symbolistka i prekursorka. Kobieta silna i wrażliwa. Pełna kontrastów. Chodząca własnymi drogami indywidualistka. Innym razem empatyczna, otwarta i „do bólu” romantyczna. Czarodziejka... od kołyski."

Educated as an artist, musician and educator, a photographer out of passion and profession she currently lives and works in Warsaw. A sensitivity towards art and particularly oil painting, turned her permanently to photography. Her fans call her an enchantress or the White Alice due to the magical atmosphere she creates in her work, primarily drawn from Alice’s style. These are extraordinary colors, fantastic modes of expression and intriguing ways of her models’ posing. The viewers of the White Alice tend to say she creates “fairytales for adults”. Her art urges to a reflection, meditation and to perceiving the world with a different, magical eye. Her photos are mysterious and meaningful. Out of ugliness she extracts beauty. Alice’s work has been exhibited at the international exhibition in Germany. She has also been published in inter allia: Foto, EksMagazyn, Prime, Znaj and on Vogue Italy’s website. She worked professionally as a photo editor and a press photographer. She is experienced in conducting workshops and photo education (www.warsztatyfoto.eu) and is a member of a jury in photo competitions. More of her areas of expertise are: fashion, advertising and reporting photo sessions. She has also authored photo-books, a volume in poetry, done shows and music CD’s.  In her private time, she loves to delve in rich literature and a strong coffee. A Scorpio, symbolist and precursor – with a temper and lots of contrasts. She used to walk her own ways. Once an individualist, another time emphatic, open and “tragically” romantic. A perverse quintessence of femininity.

ERIK ELFERINK Amsterdam Holland

elfenart55.tumblr.com/ www.flickr.com/photos/eriksetalage Thema: Bevroren Momenten in de straten van Amsterdam Nadat hij afstudeerde op de Amsterdamse Grafische school begon hij zijn carrière als assistent art-director in de reclame. Hij werkte bijna 25 jaar als art-director bij verschillende nationale en internationale reclamebureau’s. Daarna begon hij zijn eigen bedrijf , genaamd Meneer-E. illustratie & vormgeving. Tijdens zijn loopbaan heeft hij met verscheidene fantastische fotografen kunnen werken. Zo heeft hij zijn passie voor fotografie in het algemeen en straat fotografie in het bijzonder ontwikkeld. ‘Buiten is er een hele andere wereld te bewonderen als je goed en zonder restricties en grenzen kijkt. Ik probeer foto’s te maken die ik graag de ‘Frozen Moments’ in de waan van de dag noem. Karakters fotograferen in plaats van mensen. Die situaties vastleggen die in een fractie van een seconde weer weg zijn. Hun emoties ‘bevriezen’ en dat delen met zoveel mogelijk mensen. En op die manier laten zien dat alle mensen gelijk zijn, of ze nou zwart of wit, van welk geslacht of geloof ze ook zijn’.

Theme: Frozen Moments in the streets of Amsterdam. After finishing graphic design school in Amsterdam he started his career as an assistant art-director in advertising. He worked there for nearly 25 years as a n a r t - d i re c t o r fo r s eve ra l n a t i o n a l a n d international advertising agencies. Then started his own business, called Mister E. dDesigns and iIllustration. During his career he worked with several great photographers and developed a passion for photography in general and in particular street photography. ‘There’s a whole other world out there if you’re willing to look at it carefully and without restrictions or boundaries. I try to make pictures of what I like to call ‘Frozen Moments’ in the daily rat race, trying to shoot personalities rather than people. To freeze their emotions and share them with as many people as possible. And show that we are all the same, black, white, whatever gender or religion it is. 34

MARIA ELENA CAMILLI Cesena, Italia

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Ho fatto delle foto.Ho fotografato invece di parlare.Ho fotografato per non dimenticare,diceva Pennac. Mi chiamo Maria Elena mi piace fotografare da sempre tutto ciò che vedo e che mi affascina e mi trasmette, che sia un ritratto, un reportage di viaggio o un semplice paesaggio. Devo ringraziare l’associazione “gruppofotografico93” che mi ha dato la possibilità di apprendere la tecnica e di poter pubblicare con loro qualche foto e di partecipare a delle mostre. Ho continuato a migliorare la tecnica con le lezioni del maestro Paolo Diani che mi ha fatto innamorare ancora di più di quest’arte. Ho vinto tre menzioni d’onore al “natural world photo” e sono arrivata in finale al 2Siena International photo2. Prossimo obiettivo? lavorare come fotografa.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I photographed. I photographed instead of talking. I photographed to not forget.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pennac said. My name is Maria Elena and I like to photograph everything I see and whatever fascinates me, whether a portrait, a travel reportage or a simple l a n d s c a p e . I s h o u ld l i ke t o t h a n k t h e Gruppofotografico Association93 that gave me the opportunity to learn the technique and to be able to publish some photos with them and to participate in exhibitions. I continued to improve the technique with the lessons of master Paolo Diani who made me fall even more in love with this art. I won three honors at the Natural World Photo and reached the finals at the Siena International Photo Contest. 46

MARIA GIOVANNA QUARANTA Villa San Giovanni, Italia

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Ho iniziato per gioco da ragazzina con una ferrania di mio padre per poi passare alle reflex negli anni 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Da un paio di anni frequentando i gruppi di Facebook soprattutto gruppi in Black & White dove ho conosciuto alcuni amici come Piero Polimeni e Alessandro Scendoni che con i loro loro suggerimenti tecnici han fatto si che il gioco si tramutasse in una vera passione. Mi piacciono tutti generi in particolare modo il ritratto ambientato che prediligo. Ritengo che la fotografia Ă¨ ormai una parte di me capace di trasmettermi emozioni e nello stesso tempo di estraniarmi dallo stress quotidiano. Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; un hobby che mi ha preso il cuore.

I started playing as a little girl with my dad's Thunderclub and then upgraded to my own Reflex in the '90s. For a couple of years, I've been contributing in a few Facebook groups, especially in Black & White, where I met some friends like Piero Polimeni and Alessandro Scendoni who, with their technical suggestions, have made the game turn into a real passion. I like all kinds of photography, in particular the portrait sets that I prefer. I believe that photography is now a part of me capable of transmitting emotions and at the same time getting out of everyday stress. It's a hobby that took my heart. 58

ROBERTO MARTINO Roma, Italia

robertimartino.it facebook.com/robertomartinoph instagram.com/robertomartino_ph Da sempre appassionato di fotografia e delle arti visive in generale. Il grande amore per la fotografia, gli studi specialistici e gli intensi anni di pratica, mi hanno permesso di raggiungere alti livelli di conoscenza e consapevolezza del mezzo fotografico. Lo sviluppo dei miei scatti in post-produzione (Photoshop, Camera raw e Lightroom) Ë sempre stato un elemento importante e anche questo degno di un serio approfondimento fin dalla prime versioni. La mia esperienza spazia dalla fotografia di matrimonio e paesaggistica, fino alla moda ed al Ritratto. Da un pÚ di anni ho deciso di mettere a disposizione il mio sapere nel modo che amo di pi˘, ovvero restando a contatto con persone e tenendo corsi e workshop di fotografia e postproduzione. Nei workshop, utilizzo un metodo didattico che Ë il risultato di anni di pratica e studio mutuato dai pi˘ bravi formatori e comunicatori. I miei formatori: Marianna Santoni, Nicholas Javed, Alessio Albi, Julia Kuzmenko, Simone Conti, Simone Poletti, Giovanna Griffo, Scott Kelby, Pratik Naik, Massimiliano Uccelletti, Francesco Francia, Fabrizio Zampetti, Roberto Girardi, Riccardo Melosu, Marta Bevacqua, Joel Grimes, Francesco Ferla, Natalia Taffarel, Efrem Raimondi.

He has always been passionate about photography and visual arts in general. The great love for photography, the specialist studies and the intense years of practice have allowed me to reach high levels of knowledge and awareness of the photographic medium. The development of my post-production shots (Photoshop, Raw Room and Lightroom) has always been an important element, and this is worthy of a serious insight from the early versions. My experience ranges from wedding photography and landscape photography to fashion and portrait. For a year or two I decided to make available my knowledge in the way I love it, that is, by staying in touch with people and holding photography and post-production courses and workshops. In the workshops, I use a didactic method that is the result of years of practice and study borrowed by the best educators and communicators. I am proud to have been trained and educated by legends like Marianna Santoni, Nicholas Javed, Alessio Albi, Julia Kuzmenko, Simone Conti, Simone Poletti, Giovanna Griffo, Scott Kelby, Pratik Naik, Massimiliano Uccelletti, Francesco Francesco, Fabrizio Zampetti, Roberto Girardi, Riccardo Melosu, Marta Bevacqua, Joel Grimes, Francesco Ferla , Natalia Taffarel, Efrem Raimondi. 70

‫‪YUVAL SHIBOLI‬‬ ‫‪Kefar Saba, Israel‬‬

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‫בטון‪ .‬פלדה‪ .‬זכוכית‪ .‬ברק‪ .‬חלודה‪ .‬שחיקה‪.‬‬ ‫הסביבה האורבנית מרתקת אותי ומושכת את תשומת ליבי כל העת‪.‬‬ ‫העיר שלעולם אינה פוסקת מלצמוח מוהלת מגדלים גאים ובוהקים‬ ‫עם בניינים שחוקים ומזדקנים‪.‬‬ ‫בתוך התמהיל הזה של צורות ומרקמים אנו חיים‪ ,‬עובדים‬ ‫ומתקשרים‪.‬‬ ‫העיר משפיעה עלינו ואנחנו עליה במעגל אינסופי של יחסי גומלין‪.‬‬ ‫עבודותי משקפות את האופן בו אני חווה את סביבתנו האורבנית‬ ‫דרך עיני ובעיני רוחי‪ -‬זוהרת ועצובה‪ ,‬בורקת ומחלידה‪.‬‬ ‫אני נמשך אל המרקמים והמקצבים החבויים במבנים אותם בנו‬ ‫האנשים‪.‬‬ ‫אותם אנשים אשר חיים בעיר‪ ,‬מוקפים ביצירותיהם האורבניות‪.‬‬ ‫הצילום מהווה עבורי‪ ,‬כבר שנים רבות‪ ,‬דרך להביא את עצמי לביטוי‬ ‫ולתקשר עם העולם‪.‬‬ ‫את המסע שלי התחלתי בצילום רחוב המתמקד באנשי העיר‪ ,‬דרכם‬ ‫לתקשר זה עם זה ועם העיר עצמה‪ .‬צעד אחר צעד למדתי להבחין‬ ‫בקשר הסימביוטי הקיים בין אנשי העיר לסביבתם האורבנית‪-‬‬ ‫המרקמים‪ ,‬הגוונים‪ ,‬הקווים‪ ,‬הצורות והאורות‪.‬‬ ‫עבודותי האחרונות‪ ,‬המוצגות כאן‪ ,‬הן ביטויים לאופן בו אני חווה את‬ ‫הקשר הסימביוטי הזה בין העיר לאנשיה‪.‬‬

Our urban surrounding fascinates me and draws my attention endlessly. The ever-growing city is a mix of proud shiny towers with worn aged buildings. In this blend of shapes and textures we live, work and interact. The city affects us and we affect it in an ongoing circle of symbiosis. My work reflects my visions and envisions of our urban surroundings- glamorous and sad, shiny and rusty. I am fascinated by the textures and rhythms hidden in the buildings people build. The same people who live in the city surrounded by their urban creations. Photography has been my passion for many years- a way to express myself and interact with my world. I started my journey with street photography focusing on the people of the city, the way they interact with each other, the way they interact with the city. Step by step I've learned to notice more and more of the symbiotic connection that the people have with their urban environment- its density, colors, lines, geometries and lights. My latest works, featured here are impressions of the way I envision this symbiotic connection between man and city. 82

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