Mid-Week Monochrome #126


Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey is one of the most peaceful and tranquil places we have every visited. The ruins are spectacular, so I thought this image is a good choice for our Weekly Mid-Week Monochrome Challenge.

A monochrome image of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
Here we see the remains of the old monastery, standing tall against a cloudy, dramatic sky. The black and white filter only heightens this effect, emphasizing the intricate details of the stonework and adding a mood of mystery and timelessness to the scene.

As we gaze upon this old structure, we can’t help but imagine the monks who lived and worked within these walls so many centuries ago. How did they pass their days? What were their hopes and dreams? As with many historic sites, Fountains Abbey provides us with a glimpse into the past, a window into a world that has long since vanished.

And yet, even in ruins, there is a certain beauty to these old buildings. Perhaps it is the knowledge that they have survived so many years, standing as a testament to the ingenuity and skill of their builders. Or maybe it is the way that they blend in with their surroundings, seeming to be a natural part of the landscape.

Whatever the reason, we are drawn to places like Fountains Abbey, where the past and present come together in a harmonious whole. And with black and white photography, we are able to capture the essence of these places in a way that is both timeless and evocative. This is the power of the Mid-Week Monochrome Challenge, and we are proud to share it with you every week.

Thank you to all those who have participated in the last MWM challenge, and you can view the entries, on the links below.

I look forward to seeing your entries for this challenge. And don’t forget to check out last week’s Challenge Entries.

Have a great day! Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Last Challenge Entries

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Wanna join in on this weekly monochrome challenge….

It’s simple, create a post using Mid-week Monochrome # (#being the number for the week and use the MWM and Mid-Week Monochrome tags. Pingbacks are enabled, however, if you have trouble creating a pingback then simply post the link to your post in the comments below. Happy Wednesday everyone… Enjoy the challenge.

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34 responses to “Mid-Week Monochrome #126”

  1. […] For Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #126 […]

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  2. Ah, Fountains Abbey again! I always enjoy your take on this – to me – most familiar of sites. Thank you. And I too have chosen a religious building this week: https://margaret21.com/2023/04/19/rugged-wrecks/

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    1. Thank you xx…. I love your find… such great stonework.

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  3. […] all 😃 My entry for Brashley’s MWM & Leanne’s Monochrome […]

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  4. Always a favourite to visit, Bren 👏 & your shot’s come out brilliantly in B&W 😃 Here’s mine: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/04/19/breakwater-light-mid-week-monochrome-126-monochrome-madness/

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  6. I love old relics like this, especially done in black and white. This is awesome, we don’t have anything like that around here. At least not to my knowledge.

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    1. Thank you very much xx We are lucky in that way, we have a lot of castles and stately homes around where we live.

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  7. what a great place to vist, lovely shot, the composition works beautifully here

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    1. Thank you very much xx

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  8. I’m sure it’s quite a sturdy ruin but because of the vertical lines it looking quite aery. I could see fairies living there.

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    1. It is rather a magical place…

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  9. […] Leannes Monochrome MadnessBrens Mid-Week Monochrome #126 […]

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  10. I would love to stroll around Fountains Abbey taking photos 🙂

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    1. It is a beautiful place…

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  11. […] is my entry for Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome Challenge and for Leanne’s Monochrome […]

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  12. Looks really peaceful – Nice shot 😎👍

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    1. Thank you so much xx

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  13. Looks so amazingly wonderful in monochrome 🙂

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    1. It is a beautiful place to visit..

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  14. What a beautiful place, and it looks to calm. I can imagine enjoying a picnic beneath that tree! 🙂

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    1. It is a beautiful with so many hidden treasures xx

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  15. […] …thanks to Brashley for hosting Midweek Monochrome Challengehttps://brashley.photography/2023/04/19/mid-week-monochrome-126/ […]

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  16. an interesting and wonderful picture what presents us here, I like it very much.
    here is my contribution to the challenge, https://wp.me/pdALlZ-ss.
    many greetings robert

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    1. Thank you… love your double exposure

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  17. […] Bren’s Mid-week Monochrome and Leanne’s Monochrome […]

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  18. […] entry for Cee’s Black & White Challenge, Bren’s midweek monochrome and Leanne’s monochrome […]

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  19. Like the way the tree is part of this shot Bren 🙂! My entry here

    On the Escalator

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  21. […] Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: The Back of Things Monochrome Madness Mid-Week Monochrome […]

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  22. […] I look forward to seeing your entries for this challenge. And don’t forget to check out last week’s Challenge Entries. […]

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