2026 Anchorage Ole' Photography SIG/Alaska Photo Chat Contest

Black & White

Black and white photography emphasizes composition, texture, and lighting by removing color distractions, resulting in timeless, moody, and dramatic images. It simplifies scenes to highlight form and emotion, making it ideal for portraits, street photography, and architecture. This medium offers greater artistic control over contrast and, often, a more emotional impact.

Black & White - Creative - Open - Threes

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The following images were chosen for the show that will be hung at Jitters in Eagle River during the month of December 2026.

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Chuck Iliff
Blue Angels

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Sandra Knight
Besties

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Janine Forest
The Path

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PJ W-Bell
Years of love given-Now Returned

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Bill Cole
Skookum Glacier above upper Turnagain Arm

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Gary Steinfort
Stormy Lake

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Bart Quimby
Mat Valley Bridge

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Bart Quimby
Eagle River IR

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PJ W-Bell
Sand Dunes CO
 
 

 

 


The following images have been submitted to be considered for the show but were not chosen for display.

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