;)

    Things aren't always black and white. There will always be shades of gray somewhere in there.

    You have the option to see it in large - only if you'd like to

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    1. colors98 (45 months ago | reply)

      So which do you prefer?

    2. LoonMagic2020 (45 months ago | reply)

      Well put!! Wonderful captures, I love black + white!! Have a wonderful day!!

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    3. cikguyang (45 months ago | reply)

      Great shot!!

    4. davidhuiphoto (45 months ago | reply)

      i like color

    5. Wendy van Yperen (45 months ago | reply)

      Very nice.



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    7. GUNDOGAN (45 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful shot

    8. Miguel & Vicky (45 months ago | reply)

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    16. jade2k (45 months ago | reply)

      This is brilliant. I looked at it large and it is gorgeous!! Nice work!!

    17. pattyjo35 (45 months ago | reply)

      Perfect I just love it

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    21. jx @_@ (45 months ago | reply)

      beautiful b n w...great highlights and shadows!!..
      well, both shots are equally beautiful!!
      Thanks for sharing this beautiful image...have a great week ahead!!

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    23. Seri@d'alpha (Busy) (45 months ago | reply)

      nice capture and tone.

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    28. Mario Hernandez (on and off, mostly off) (45 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful depth! Great shot! Lovely B&W! Cheers!

    29. ~ C-L-K ~ (45 months ago | reply)

      I like both, but LOVE the colour!

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    36. Sagebrush7 (Rayann) (45 months ago | reply)

      I like them both, but my preference for this shot would be the color....excellent images!!

    37. mahnaznahmed (45 months ago | reply)

      i just painted four flowers on a black background that look remarkably like this one!

      you captured a fine one...i love black and white images.

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    39. 1davidstella (45 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful backlight and softness. Wonderful rendition.

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    40. hexihash (45 months ago | reply)

      Lovely Shot.



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    42. M.A.M08 (45 months ago | reply)

      //;-) thanks..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Outstanding composition and tones! Beautiful work with the light. An interesting meditation, too. Brilliantly done!

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