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Karl Forterre
Black and white aerial view of a train at a railway station, showcasing urban transportation
Black and white aerial view of a train at a railway station, showcasing urban transportation

Black and white

Architecture, portraits and landscapes in black and white. 84 photos

Neo-Gothic facade and spire of Bilbao Cathedral in black and whiteLaboral Ciudad de la Cultura facade in black and white, GijónTowering stone columns viewed from below in dramatic black and whiteGrand atrium with Corinthian columns and a glass roof, black and whiteLaboral Ciudad de la Cultura complex in black and white, GijónGijón skyline with the Laboral tower under cloudy skiesModern library interior with glass shelving in Gijón, SpainFishing and diving boat glides across the sea near Ribadeo, black and whiteSmall boat with passengers crosses calm water near Ribadeo, monochromeBlack and white view of terraced stone walls in Irun, SpainMonochrome silhouette of a person watching a solar eclipse by a carDiagonal black and white stripes on a geometric building facadeBlack and white view of an old stone barn on a French farmA visitor examines an ancient dolmen near Pau in black and whiteExplore the historic charm of Villandry Gardens in classic monochrome, capturing architectural eleganceElegant black and white photo of Château de Villandry's detailed facade in FranceBlack and white view of a tree-lined promenade with benches in NiortBlack and white close-up of a magpie perched among tree branchesMonochrome still life of a floral pillow and phone on rumpled beddingDucks swimming in a flooded canal under a bridge in Niort, France, during springBlack and white hanging lantern lighting a dark empty corridorBlack and white photo of an abandoned rowboat on a rocky shoreline, emphasizing solitudeBlack and white photo of a seagull on a cross, symbolizing solitude and calmBlack and white close-up of a French bulldog sleeping on the floorBlack and white photographer in a cap shooting with a telephoto lensBlack and white cormorants on rocks as a ferry passes near ChauseyBlack and white view of moored sailboats among rocky islets in ChauseyBlack and white view through a historic archway showing a car and a cyclist in an urban settingBlack and white image of a secluded house by a river surrounded by lush forestBlack and white covered courtyard café with a vintage three-wheelerBlack and white riverside promenade along the Charente in CognacMOOD: MONO 1600-UMOOD: MONO 1600-UMOOD: MONO 1600-UMOOD: MONO 1600-UMOOD: MONO 1600-UAbandonmentA moody black and white photo of an empty rowboat surrounded by fallen autumn leaves on a calm lakeBridge under ordersselfieStriking view of a Paris skyscraper reaching into a dramatic cloudy skyColumnMetroKeepsake portrait 2InstructionsHappy laughterObernaiInvitationHorseCascadeNotre DameBlack terraceRiverbankMarshland encounterStone towerPetrolA lost manMan in a suit riding an outdoor escalator in black and whiteFilling stationCigarette buttBlack and white aerial view of a train at a railway station, showcasing urban transportationFaceless portraitsElegance fantomatiqueBarsCompost!Maraîchine cowsThe strugglePlum 23TeatimeFeline guideThe Laval viaductBridge upstreamOn and under the wireBeforeEglise lugubrePlay of octavesStation platforms during CovidLarge teddy bear on a wooden bench with plush toys and cushionBlack and white portrait of a curious tabby catConcrete road bridge reflected in a calm river, black and whiteBlond man in profile beside a weeping willow in a parkFerris wheel of the Christmas market in front of Poitiers city hallBouquet of withered roses in a glass vase in black and whiteWicker basket of walnuts with masked people in a courtyard

About this gallery

This gallery brings together black and white photos spanning architecture, portraits and landscapes. On the architecture side: the façade and gardens of the Château de Villandry, the Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura complex in Gijón with its bell tower, dome and grand atrium of Corinthian columns, a dolmen near Pau, terraced stone walls in Irun, in the Spanish Basque Country, the aqueduct at Laval, and the Tour Montparnasse in Paris.

On the portrait side, figures often caught from behind or in motion: an elegant man with an umbrella, faceless silhouettes in a shopping arcade, a railway platform photographed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The landscapes follow rivers and boats: an abandoned rowboat on a stony shore, another surrounded by fallen leaves on a calm lake, or small boats gliding across a glassy sea near Ribadeo, in Galicia. One image shows the silhouette of an observer during a solar eclipse.

These photos suit an article on heritage, street or travel photography, a portfolio, or a social media post. Royalty-free, these photos can be downloaded for free from Pexels.

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