Seeing the world in black and white allows you to discover details and shapes that may not be visible at first glance. It helps you focus on the essentials.
“Black and white are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected.” – Robert Frank
To capture high-contrast photos, I mostly used the Ricoh GR camera with the “High Contrast B&W” mode. All images were taken in Thailand. Enjoy this Black & White Thailand selection!

No sun, please! Siam Paragon, Bangkok

Bike lane

Sun and shade, Bangkok

Sun shining through the clouds over the sea

Cafe Amazon

V.I.D. (Very Important Dog) enjoying the ride (Sigma DP1 Merrill)

Bangkok street market

Lebua Hotel, Bangkok

Koh Chang Island Marina

Invalid beggar, Bangkok

“Batman”

“Hello, I am travelling around the world walking. I want to share with you my photos and my experience..” – Ekaterina from Russia (Bangkok)

The ferryboat and the sea

Lonely student

Mother and son

Paragon shopping mall promenade, Bangkok

Phone vs. cellphone

Palm trees, Koh Chang Island

Reflections

Storm over the sea, Koh Chang Island
“To see in color is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.” – Andri Cauldwell