Monochrome around Oban

Here are a selection of recent photographs of subjects around the Oban area. Taken as digital raws, they have been processed through Capture One only as I continue to explore a monochrome workflow without Silver Efex Pro.


Nose down in the dirt, Airds Bay

Abandoned boat, Loch Etive

Converted fishing boat, Oban Bay

Kilchurn Castle

Tree roots triangle

Gate post

Cabin in the woods


Beyond a short caption I've opted not to say a lot about these photographs, please feel free to imagine your own narrative.

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