I love strong colours so black and white photography is not an obvious personal choice, however it can be a very effective one!

Water reflection photography is a favourite, especially the interplay of colours, so I was a bit sceptical when trying it in black and white; I still prefer colour, however experimenting helps to stretch the mind while stagnation kills creativity!

Majestic Ocean Beach in Northland, New Zealand... The children practicing Kapa Haka give it some scale while the absence of colour helps to concentrate the eye on the various patterns

Here the portrait is not strictly black & white, however the various textures gain from the overall use of this medium