While I say I like to reach out and try new things, deep down I’m really a creature of habit. Many habits. If I find a breakfast or lunch I like I’ll eat it every day for a year or longer, I play the same albums over and over and over and I return to a few favorite authors time and again because I’m familiar with their style and can jump right into a new story without the “getting to know you” phase.
The same holds true with photo processing. I’ve written several times about my favorite editing apps and even though I’m currently exploring a few new ones for my go-to list you can always find a few Hipstamatic shots sitting at the top of my photos folder. Last year I spent almost all of my Hipstamatic time using the lens and film combination of Elijah + Love 81 which led to my Shades of Blue series but on New Year’s Day I took the symbolic step of activating its “shake to randomize” feature and with one quick twist of my wrist found a new favorite combination. Say hello to these striking (mostly) black and white images courtesy of G2 and BlacKeys B+W.
I recommend clicking within the gallery to view each image in the larger slide show format.
Don’t worry, my entire year of posts won’t be black and white but when the days get full and my head is buzzing with to-do lists there is something calming about its simplicity and a quick look around my desk would tell you I’m in need of some calming. 😉
Northwest Frame of Mind 
Welcome to 2018, Lisa. I hope it’s a good year for you and yours. I understand the need for calming photos (and routines and…). These shots turned out quite well.
janet
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Thanks so much, Janet. 🙂 We’re off to a good start here and I hope yours has been happy as well.
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So far, so good.
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We can all do with a bit of calm!
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Indeed Sue!
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😊
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So long as it’s good busy, Lisa. 🙂 🙂
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Most days are good busy, Jo. 😉 They definitely outweigh the crazy busy ones!
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Your images are gorgeous. I’m a creature of habit too, but I find if I step out of my comfort zone from time to time, I’m often glad I did.
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You’re right, Carrie there are some great rewards out there if we are willing to step out and get them. 🙂
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Welcome to 2018!!! From where I am setting, calm is here. Great photos and keep playing! I know what you mean about habit. I have to keep pushing myself in order not to do things over and over again. LOL
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It’s so nice to hear you’re in a good, calm place Amy! Happy February!
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I love black and white photos – they are so stylish my favourite photos of my daughter’s wedding were the black and white ones. Belated Happy New!
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Black and wedding photos are wonderful! So classic. Belated happy new year to you too!
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Thanks! 🙂
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I hear what you’ve said about reverting to your favorites, but to me you’re quite experimental! I always admire the filters and editing you practice. I need to be a little bit more experimental myself. 🙂 I love your black and whites, Lisa!
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Thanks so much, Debra! It’s nice to hear you’re enjoying my experiments and black and whites. 🙂
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