UST-AB 3CA1,2,3,4: Re-discover the magical touch of Black and White

Dr Abe V Rotor

                        

What are the applications of B &W photography?  Cite 5 other than these examples.  

B & W emphasizes massive limbs of acacia, as well 

as the tree's very old age. San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur 

B & W enhances microscopic detail of a green 

alga and its symbionts. Home laboratory, QC. 

When color gives way to B & W, the result is 

better contrast, yet closer organization. Leo 

Carlo at home. QC. 

Monotony of subject is masked by B & W such 

as this native sow. San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

B & W hides age.  Where are the gray hairs

 and wrinkles? UST campus, Manila

Overexposed but looks fresh in the morning 

sun. Church ruin, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur   

B & W makes you look neat and trim. Manila 

Bulletin, Intramuros, Manila

 B & W enhances countryside view of this 

landscape. Mandaon, Masbate. 

Natural frame in black (branch) gives a 

telescopic as well as stage effect to this 

view.  Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur 

B & W fits well for this broken bell to look 

like relic of the past. San Juan, La Union 

Colored clothes (red in this case) in B & W 

gives focus to the bird instead of the person.  

Avilon Zoo, San Mateo, Rizal   

Quaintness is enhanced by converting color

 photo to B & W.  Bantay, Ilocos Sur. 

Good morning! It's a world of B & W.  Camping, QC

Now the two kids are indistinguishable. Leo with pet Billy the Kid.  At Home, QC.

TRIVIA: Can you take color photos with the electron microscope? Support your answer.