Creating Moody Black and White Images

In today’s episode, I challenge myself to think outside the box and create moody black-and-white photographs in a location that at first seemed uninspiring. This turned into a powerful photography exercise that really sharpened my creative eye—and the final images made it totally worth the effort.

If you’re looking to improve your photography skills, I highly recommend exploring places that feel “empty” or hard to shoot. It forces you to slow down, observe more intentionally, and capture unique details you might normally overlook.

Today’s location is Lennox Castle, an abandoned site with a fascinating and sometimes dark history, perfect for atmospheric photography. Join me as I explore the ruins, break down my process, and show how to extract compelling shots from even the most challenging environments.

If you enjoy black and white photography, urban exploration, abandoned places, and creative photo challenges, this episode is for you.
https://secretglasgow.com/lennox-castle/

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