Tag: monochrome

The waterfront light show, a spectacle of wonder and awe, On towering shipping containers, that reach for the sky. The city skyline aglow, with a mesmerizing display, Projected stories of our history, unfold before our eyes. Through veils of dry ice smoke, the past comes alive, A tapestry of memories, that capture our attention. Jim … Continue reading Projected City – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

In the halls of high school, Halloween looms A celebration of the macabre and spooky tunes But as I wander, uncertain and lost I wonder, should I participate, at what cost? So many of my friends, they have their costumes ready Their excitement contagious, their enthusiasm heady But I, unprepared and unsure of my role … Continue reading Unprepared for Halloween – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The world is swimming with patterns, Everywhere we look, they're waiting, Like secret messages from the universe, Quietly taunting for us to see them. Patterns that defy colour, tone, and hue, Celebrating the impossible lenses, Through which we see our world, A kaleidoscope of shapes and forms. From the veins on a leaf, To the … Continue reading Patterns – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

See the caterpillar, so brightly adorned, In vibrant yellow hues that dazzle the eyes, Against a backdrop of verdant green leaves, A feast for this sense, a visual delight. What if the photographer's lens strips away, The colours of this wondrous creature, Elevating it to shades of black and white, Revealing its texture and form … Continue reading Unpainted Wildlife – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Roots exposed, by erosion and time, Hinting at worlds long buried beneath the earth, An intricate web of life and struggle, Exposed to the gentle light of day. Fly Apollo, and dance upon these roots, Cast your rays upon the surface, Let your light flow through the twisted tendrils, And illuminate the secrets of the … Continue reading Shadows Oozing – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Deep roots of ancient trees, Buried in the earth's crust, Coiled and tangled, they spread, Feeding on darkness and decay. Old thoughts, like these roots, Run deep and endless, A continuous influence on perception, Flowing from the depths of darkness. From the shadows they rise, Twisted and gnarled, Shaping our reality, And the world we … Continue reading Old Thoughts – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Through the neon-lit streets of the modern city,I wander aimlessly, seeking out the strangeA yearning for danger, a desire to feel aliveBut knowing deep down, I am safe, not alone. The city unfolds before my eyes like a living canvasIts towering buildings and bustling crowdsA symphony of light and sound, triggering imaginationAs I meander, searching … Continue reading Nosferatu Skyline – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

This dwarf maple from Japan, A tiny being in my garden, Screams uniqueness, So strange, so alien, Infinitely fascinating. Its leaves dance in the slightest breeze, A hypnotic swaying, Whispering ways of seeing, ways of being, Of places yet unknown, Experiences not yet lived. It takes so little space, Yet demands my attention, A constant … Continue reading Japanese Maple – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The artist, forever chasing their muse Through the valleys of creativity And the peaks of self-doubt Haunted by the fear of imitation Of the ones who who inspired them Obsessing over their heroes And the legacy they left behind But fear grips their heart As they struggle not to mimic For fear of the dreaded … Continue reading A Muse’s Legacy – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The photographer's eye, ever seeking The elusive and the ephemeral, Chasing the perfect shot, The moment of perfect lighting, The engaging texture that draws us in. Through lens and aperture, Framing and focus, The artist captures what he sees, A moment in time, frozen forever. But the pursuit is never-ending, A Sisyphean task, The shot … Continue reading Stained by Shadows – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind