We asked our audience to share their most captivating images on the theme of "monochrome" and received a delightful variety of submissions from photographers worldwide. Here’s a look at some striking photographs that embody this theme.
1. **Martyn Longthorn** captured a dynamic moment with a "pelican making a splash."
2. **Ian Maggiore**'s photo depicts "early morning frost in my back garden," illustrating nature's subtle beauty.
3. **Theresa Bennett** showcased a vibrant display of pink flowers planted to attract butterflies, perfectly suited for the monochrome style.
4. In Suffolk, **David Belton** documented the Aldeburgh Scallop sculpture on the beach during his holiday.
5. **Sally Esau** reminisced about her travels in Rhodes, capturing a charming scene of a cat passing by an open gate, enhanced by the contrast of dark gates and the monochrome effect.
6. **Sean Corlett** fulfilled a long-held desire to photograph Antony Gormley's art installation "Another Place" on Crosby beach, achieving a dreamy aesthetic with a slow shutter.
7. A stormy backdrop set the stage for **Phil Norton**'s striking shot of a ram frozen like a statue near Chatsworth House.
8. **Glyn Hands** reflected on captured moments as he photographed a woman taking a picture of him, pondering the parallel images.
9. Through a lens of shadow and light, **Piyusha Paradkar** conveyed the essence of family in a monochrome kaleidoscope.
10. **Uku Sööt** intriguingly noted, "Shadows tell a story reality can't," providing a poetic touch to photography.
11. A haunting image by **Duncan Grey** merged café patrons with a ghostly path outside, captured in London park.
12. In Arizona's Blue Mesa, **Doris Enders** displayed how layers of the past look captivating even in black and white.
13. **Kate Snow** offered a macro perspective on dandelions, capturing their delicate essence as they’ve enchanted us since childhood.
14. **Ludo MacAulay** ventured into street photography in Edinburgh, where he photographed a passerby on Melville Street.
15. A moment of serenity was captured by **Tony Cook**, who highlighted sunlight filtering through the windows of Hereford Cathedral.
16. **Roland Trope** documented a May morning in Central Park, capturing two men deeply engaged in a game of chess.
17. **Evelyn Oakley** embraced a patch of sunlight for her shadow play, creating an intriguing monochrome photograph.
18. **Emma Warren** finally caught her monochrome cat at rest, though it was an eyeing a moment of mischief.
19. **Elena Raikhlin** transformed everyday toilet paper into an abstract art form, highlighting texture, light, and shadow.
These exceptional pieces underline the creativity and skill of our readers. The next theme for submissions is "my best photo", with a deadline for entries on 18 March. Look out for this new collection, premiering later that same week on the In Pictures section of the BBC News website. Photographers can submit their work directly on the site or via email to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, adhering to the applicable terms and conditions. All photographs are subject to copyright. Join our journey in capturing art through photography!
