There are no hiding places in monochrome photograph. With no distraction from colour, the physical characteristics of the subject are revealed. Monochrome exposes intimate details such as bone structure, texture and expression to a much greater level than an equivalent colour image. So here are some great monochrome photographs that are totally stunning.

quando la città dorme by i k o

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stavropoleos by fusion-of-horizons

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Blue grass by Blue grass

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untitled by Phil Hilfiker

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we’re ready II by Dyrk.Wyst

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Ghost Bridge by Latyrx

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The Amputation of a Friendship by ilina s

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Moonward Bound by gustaffo89

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To a Better Place by Stryker66 – Ian Brumpton

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Turnaround by Iris (Irene Becker)

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Spar by Lars van de Goor

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Gold & Light by Marc Benslahdine Photography

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Untitled by Quizz…

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Jazz by Che-burashka

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Interpretant by zeissizm

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_ all in a row _ by *Louise**

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In the snow by Saskya

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element of crime by TommyOshima

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Trans-port by Allard One

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ca va? by Tabi**chu

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Square Dance! by adrians_art

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Platform 10A by manganite

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The Secret Tree by kenny barker

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12263 by michał małkiewicz

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*** by Louise LeGresley

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