Why should someone bother to take black and white photos when there is such a thing as color photography?

Well, the fact is, that black and white is as interesting and communicative an art form as color photography, if not more,depending on your subject matter.

• It is interesting because it it different. How often do you see a well-made black and white photo?

• If you want depth of focus, use black and white to intensify it.

• You can reach an emotional level in black and white photography that sometimes is just not possible with the surfacy 'flower power' look of many color photos.

• Want to look 'artsy'? Use black and white.
• Want a sharp photo? Take the pic in black and white.