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So, we took a peek at the coolest black-and-white shots from photographers all over the globe. These 25 pics totally prove that ditching color doesn’t make a photo boring - it actually cranks up the drama and emotion. Ready to see some stunning light and shadow magic? Let’s dive in.

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#1

Pause and Ponder: 'Stop Before Geometry' by Jaeseok Lim

Pause and Ponder: 'Stop Before Geometry' by Jaeseok Lim

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Top prize went to Anastasia Pagonas (USA) for the photo 'Francis.' Second place? Eric Kunsman (USA) with his 'Life-Lines Throughout the United States' series. Third was Tzion Essel (UK) for his 'Of Birds and Being' shots.

Other awesome winners hail from places like Malaysia, South Korea, Russia, China, Italy, and plenty of spots in the US. Basically, this list is packed with talent and cool perspectives on life, nature, and everything in between.

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    #2

    Freedom in Focus: 'Libertad' by Antonio Denti

    Freedom in Focus: 'Libertad' by Antonio Denti

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    #3

    Fatherhood Feels: Untitled by Troy Colby

    Fatherhood Feels: Untitled by Troy Colby

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    #4

    Edge of the Frame: 'The Edge' by Paul Adams

    Edge of the Frame: 'The Edge' by Paul Adams

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    #5

    Tiny Royals: 'Kindergarten Princesses' by Lena Sokolova

    Tiny Royals: 'Kindergarten Princesses' by Lena Sokolova

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    #6

    Childhood Chronicles: 'When I Was A Child' by Rikk Dunlap

    Childhood Chronicles: 'When I Was A Child' by Rikk Dunlap

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    #7

    Faith in Focus: 'The Aftermath of Faith' by John Gubertini

    Faith in Focus: 'The Aftermath of Faith' by John Gubertini

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    #8

    Misty Reflections: 'Reflections of Tibet' by Max Chu

    Misty Reflections: 'Reflections of Tibet' by Max Chu

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    #9

    Persistence Pays Off: 'Place And Persistence II' by Brice Weaver

    Persistence Pays Off: 'Place And Persistence II' by Brice Weaver

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    #10

    Just Chillin’: 'Idle' by Richard Evnen

    Just Chillin’: 'Idle' by Richard Evnen

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    #11

    Classic Cool: 'Francis In His Father’s Mercedes Wagon' by Anastasia Pagonas

    Classic Cool: 'Francis In His Father’s Mercedes Wagon' by Anastasia Pagonas

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    #12

    Snack Time Drama: 'Calm Before The Chew' by Dev Kumar

    Snack Time Drama: 'Calm Before The Chew' by Dev Kumar

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    #13

    City Stroll: 'Upper West Side, 2018' by Jaeseok Lim

    City Stroll: 'Upper West Side, 2018' by Jaeseok Lim

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    #14

    Desert Days: 'Day 23' by Isabelle Kettner

    Desert Days: 'Day 23' by Isabelle Kettner

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    #15

    Floating Dreams: 'Floating In Smoke' by Tommy Jiang

    Floating Dreams: 'Floating In Smoke' by Tommy Jiang

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    #16

    Storm Ahead: 'Before The Cyclone' by Thibault Gerbaldi

    Storm Ahead: 'Before The Cyclone' by Thibault Gerbaldi

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    #17

    Soft Moments: 'Light Over Pillows' by Paul Gibert

    Soft Moments: 'Light Over Pillows' by Paul Gibert

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    #18

    City Lights: 'Urbanity II' by Eric Renard

    City Lights: 'Urbanity II' by Eric Renard

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    #19

    Nature’s Lines: 'Views Along Pineview' by Kelly O'leary

    Nature’s Lines: 'Views Along Pineview' by Kelly O'leary

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    #20

    Chasing Light: 'Toward The Light' by Brice Weaver

    Chasing Light: 'Toward The Light' by Brice Weaver

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    #21

    Soft & Sneaky: 'Sfumato' by Ylva Sjögren

    Soft & Sneaky: 'Sfumato' by Ylva Sjögren

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    #22

    Mystery Motel: 'Unknown Number' by Eric Kunsman

    Mystery Motel: 'Unknown Number' by Eric Kunsman

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    #23

    Tangled Textures: 'Woven' by Kathryn Audet

    Tangled Textures: 'Woven' by Kathryn Audet

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    #24

    Brotherly Bonds: 'Two Brothers, Different Yet Alike' by Lera Zilbershtein

    Brotherly Bonds: 'Two Brothers, Different Yet Alike' by Lera Zilbershtein

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    #25

    Feathered Friends: 'Ua Natural Cadence' by Tzion Essel

    Feathered Friends: 'Ua Natural Cadence' by Tzion Essel

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