Fine art in black and white

An image that was simply made for monochrome, this high-contrast scene makes complete sense when you know what it is, but is curiously abstract when viewed from afar. The interplay of light and shadow here is just magnificent.

What a scene, and what a fabulous use of architecture to form the basis of a beautiful fine art black and white image. The inclusion of a small figure within the scene makes it all come together perfectly, and there's more to enjoy in this photo the more you look at it.

Like the winning image, the backlighting in this photograph is magical, and it really works superbly in black and white. Beautifully exposed and processed, this image is something to aspire to when it comes to monochrome, with a wonderfully timeless feel to it.