“Colour is everything, black and white is more.” – Dominic Rouse, photographer
After the vibrant chaos that is October — ironically, one of my favorite months dominated by perhaps my least favorite color, I feel a sense of calm and relief to be back in black (and white) throughout the month of November. For me, November naturally represents an absence of color as the world turns brown and gray and the days get shorter and darker. Natural light becomes a precious commodity while artificial light distorts color and clarity. In the past, I have struggled to photograph November since my work day begins and ends in darkness. A few years ago, I decided that, rather than yield to seasonal limitations, I would embrace the lack of color in November and feature black and white images that showcase light (natural and artificial), shadow, texture, and composition. It is a challenge that I look forward to each year and I hope that you enjoy the results. But for those of you who missed color these past thirty days, tomorrow the glorious colors of the holiday season begin.
