Mountains are symbolic of elevated wisdom. If we take the spectrum of color away, we are reduced to interpreting our own meaning from the slopes, the peaks, and the valleys they form. We see in the ranges, the cliffs, and the rugged upheavals part of our own progress and overcoming obstacles. Journey into the simplistic natural world of black and white mountain photos.
Normally, we associate water with the color blue. However, reduced to black and white, water can be seen for much more: soft on some occasions, powerful on others. But extracting the color, you are left to enjoy the movement, form, and beauty of water itself. Can you hear the roar in the waterfall or the crash of the waves?
Can we be at war and spiritual at the same time? While yoga is well-known for improving flexibility and strength, there is an element of warrior preparation underlying the practice. In today’s world, while many of us may not be serving in the armed forces, we still encounter outside pressures which can be destructive. My symbolic representation of these yoga poses with army toys is to illustrate graphically that we are in charge of our composure. Your yoga studio wall would approve.
Simple abstract art exposes the essence of the scene. By using order, harmony, and repetition, minimalistic abstract images remove clutter. With black and white, I eliminate one more distraction. You’ll find this photography collection to have lines, angles, and shapes that subtly tell a story. Simple black and white art makes a sophisticated statement on a wall.
Ann Newman is an abstract photographer, writer, and creator of Annstracts. As a former, professionally-trained salesperson, Ann understands that people want to solve problems or accelerate growth for a better future. Exploring the symbolism in abstract photos, she lets them tell stories that offer hope. You might find Ann near her home in Phoenix, bent down looking at the tiniest details of a bug, patting any nearby dog, or looking up at a tree to figure out what bird she just heard.