24/08/2026
Monochromatic | Cave Diving | Underwater
The first photographs ever taken were monochromatic. This was simply because the photographic processes of the time could record variations in light and dark, but not color. Much later, color photography was invented, but that didn't mark the end of monochromatic photography. Not at all.
Nowadays, black and white is often used to make photographs look more artistic. Personally, I think color is very important, and most of my pictures show it in all its glory. However, removing color from certain images can make the photograph more interesting.
When the balance of light and shadow is just right and the contrast is strong enough, color suddenly becomes unimportant. This is perhaps especially true underwater, where light itself becomes an important part of the image.