Black and white — the original filter, and still the most honest one. No colour to hide behind, just light, shadow, and the photographer's eye.

Congratulations to @jlphotographyart for first place with "Chinese culture" — what a subject to render in monochrome. And to @muhammadhalim for second place: I've already had the pleasure of commenting on his work recently, and it clearly deserves every recognition. @rg2-foto rounds off a strong podium with "The Eye Behind the Art."

Hats off to the honourable mentions too — @coloneljethro, @lindoro, @malos10, @vierif8, @sandormb, @lanoican, @daily.life. Seven good reasons to scroll through the Black and White Community today.

"Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives." — still the best caption for this community. 📷

Matteo 🌿 | Ca' Paradiso, Cagli — www.caparadiso.com