Black and White Landscape Photography Fine Art Prints

Black and White landscape photography as wall art

Black and White Photos of Deserts, Trees, Mountains and Coastal Scenes

A Black and White landscape photography gallery by Joseph C. Filer with photos of mountains, deserts, canyons, trees, lakes, lighthouses and rivers from amazing locations in southwest Colorado, the Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Maine, Canadian Rockies, the Desert Southwest and more.

Black and White landscape photography prints are for sale as Limited Edition Fine Art Paper Prints, Chromaluxe® Metal Prints, and non-glare TruLife® Acrylic Prints.

The Black and White Landscape Photos Chosen For This Gallery

Not every photograph works well in black and white tones. For this gallery, I have carefully selected the photographs that I felt would work the best as black and white prints. However, if there is a color image on my website that you would like to see as black and white, just Contact me and I will do a free conversion for you.

Black and White Photos – Classic and Timeless

Using black and white photos in a world filled with color may, at first glance, seem out of touch. But the truth is black and white pictures have a unique appeal that can often better capture the emotion of the scene. Black and white photography can highlight contrast and texture which gives a powerful visual impact. Black and white wall art can become a dramatic focal point of a room’s decor.

Black and white photographers such as Ansel Adams love the opportunity to emphasize the composition of the landscape…. To create a picture that makes you stop and stare. The lack of color allows the viewer to concentrate on the photo’s subject. Details such as wrinkles on a person’s face or outlines of the clouds in the sky stand out. It helps to create a strong emotional connection.

In short, black and white pictures can make an everyday scene more intriguing. These photos make a great addition to your home or office’s wall art décor.

Purchase a Fine Art Print Online With Confidence

Work directly with me, the photographer and artist, instead of through a gallery art director or manager. I will help you every step of the way, from the selection of the photograph and print style to the status of the printing and delivery process. I can also provide room mockup photos, if needed.

My prints are produced using the highest standards and materials in the industry. For more information, see my Print Options and Custom Framing pages.

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View of the grand tetons in winter behind the famous barn — Wyoming Winter - Black and White

storm clouds at sunrise off the beach and behind the pilings of the old naples pier — Naples Old Pier - Black and White

storm clouds over a closeup of the peaks of the grand tetons — Peak Storm - Black and White

snow covered bare tree in yosemite national park in winter — Snowstorm - Black and White

view of the grand tetons from the snake river overlook black and white — Snake River Fall - Black and White

big clouds rising over pine trees in the marsh in everglades national park — Everglades Morning - Black and White

view of yosemite valley in the late afternoon in the winter with fog — A Valley Afternoon - Black and White

a single yucca plant in the rolling sand dunes in white sands national park — Lonely - Black and White

waves crashing ashore on the california big sur coast — Soberanes Morning - Black and White

reflection of a snow covered mountain in a small river in canada — Canadian Reflection - Black and White

penguins walking up an iceberg in antarctica at sunset — Heading Up The Ice - Black and White

the oak tree tunnel over the orange clay road at botany bay south carolina — Botany Bay Road - Black and White

morning storm clouds above the ocean draining into the hole known as thors well — Thor's Storm - Black and White

fog deep in a cypress swamp at caddo lake texas — Swamp Fog - Black and White

sunrise light on the dunes and brush at white sands national park — White Sands Sunrise - Black and White

snow capped mountain peaks in the fall in alaska — 'Snow Peaks - Black and White

view of a tunnel under a pier on the Atlantic cost — Ocean Tunnel - Black and White

steam rising in the cold winter in the canyon at hot creek springs in california — Hot Creek Springs - Black and White

sea stacks visible through the trees in the ocean on the oregon coast at sunrise in the fog — Coastal Fog - Black and White

late day light on the mountain called The Watchman in Zion National Park — The Watchman - Black and White

a snow covered mount sneffels at sunset in the fall in colorado — Perfect Timing - Black and White

sunset over the mountains and cactus on arizona — Golden Sunset - Black and White

Winter Ice on lake minnewanka with dramatic clouds above the mountains behind the lake — Minnewanka Ice - Black and White

clouds exploding with texture over half dome at glacier point at sunset — Color Explosion - Black and White

sunrise on the florida atlantic coast with sunbeams coming out of the clouds — Sunbeams - Black and White

beautiful sky over the white sand desert in white sands national park — Desert Sky - Black and White

exploding sky over the white sand desert in white sands national park — Big Desert Sky - Black and White

morning light on el capitan across from the merced river — Rock and River - Black and White

large wave cresting and crashing on the california coast — Power - Black and White

palm trees over a bench on a beach in the florida keys — Palm Tree Sunrise - Black and White

storm clouds building above the calm waters of florida bay in the florida keys — Storm Building - Black and White

morning storm clouds over the gulf of mexico with white sands and sea oats in the foreground — Gulf Coast Sea Oats - Black and White

sunrise over lake jackson and the reeds in the lake — Sebring Surprise - Black and White

a large boat dock reflecting in the calm waters of the matanzas river at sunset — Matanzas Reflections - Black and White

storm wave exploding onto the rocky coast at shore acres oregon — Shore Acres Explosion - Black and White

a black and white view of an island reflecting in the calm water in Maine — Island Reflection - Black and White

swirling clouds over the beach at sunrise in black and white — Sky Swirls - Black and White

Black and White presentation of Sabal Palms over a marsh at Myakka State Park, Florida — Myakka Palms - Black and White

black and white view of Sabal Palms over the marsh at Myakka State Park, Florida — Myakka Marsh - Black and White

sand dunes on the ocean at the outer banks of north carolina — Dunes Of The Outer Banks - Black and White

an old shipwreck on the coast of alaska with snow covered mountains in the background — Shipwreck - Black and White

A black and white view of storm waves crashing on the Maine coast — Incoming - Black and White

morning storm clouds with color off the beach and lifeguard stand at lido key florida — Lido Key Sunrise - Black and White

panoramic view of sun coming up in the trees over the waterfall at natural bridge in canada — Natural Sunrise - Black and White

dramatic clouds over red rock canyon after a snowfall with snow on the mountains — Red Rock Canyon - Black and White

the sprawling limbs of the 500 year old angel oak tree — Angel Oak - Black and White

a swirling rock formation in the red rock country of Arizona — Bursting

view down a long boardwalk to the bodie island lighthouse — Bodie Island Lighthouse - Black and White

a single very large yucca plant in the white sand desert in white sands national park — Monster Yucca - Black and White

El capitan reflecting in the river in yosemite national park — El Capitan Morning - Black and White

reflection of cathedral rock in the water in yosemite national park in winter — Reflections of Winter - Black and White

el capitan across from the merced river lookin in command of the scene — In Command - Black and White

Reflection of cathedral rock in the merced river in yosemite national park — Cathedral Reflection - Black and White

Massive iceberg in antarctica rising vertically into a stormy sky — Rising To The Occasion - Black and White

ocean waves wrapping around a large rock on the beach with high contrast clouds — Beach Contrasts - Black and White

A black and white vertical view of an island reflecting in calm water in Maine — The Island - Black and White

black and white view of sabal palms and big clouds in Myakka State Park, Florida — Myakka Skies - Black and White

Black and White Photography Top 5 Questions and Answers

Who was Ansel Adams?

Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was an American photographer well-known for his black and white photography.

When was black and white photography invented?

The technique for taking black-and-white photos evolved over many years. In 1826, French scientist Joseph Nicéphore exposed a bitumen-coated plate in a camera for several hours and captured an image which was entitled View from the Window at Le Gras. It is believed to be the first photograph ever captured.

How does black and white photography affect the mood?

Black and white photos look more formal and serious. The mood is more intense making it more emotional.

What is black and white photography?

Black and white photography is the art of using different tones of gray, ranging from white to black. This creates compelling and dramatic photos.

Is black and white photography dead?

No, black and white photography is not dead. It is very much alive. With the tools that a black and white photographer has in the digital darkroom, the image can be more powerful than ever and make a great focal point in your home or office décor.