Only Shades Of Gray

I was just going to shoot something with black and white film, but got to thinking that's almost like cheating; therefore, this week's image was shot in color. Instead of shooting in monochrome, I rounded up 11 different items from around my house that were actually gray in color. I felt that would be more in keeping with the theme.

Each of the 11 items in this picture were lit separately (and from a different direction), and then combined into one image. It took me a couple hours to get them to meld just like I wanted them to, but maybe it gives the picture somewhat of a unique look.

Quite the collection of gray/grey you piled up there ... a nice combination for the challenge.

So cool to see what you came up with Kenny. I like the lighting too. I have never heard that Monkees song, but what great lyrics. I have to listen to that one.

You've never heard that Monkees' song? It's a killer! I really love it. Here's a link to it, Karen:

The Monkees - "Shades Of Gray"

No, I haven't and I even have a "Monkees Greatest Hits" CD too. It's a really nice song and I see it was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil too. The Monkees had some good people writing for them. I really liked the footage on that video. How nostalgic.... Thanks Kenny.

You're most welcome!

Terrific sharp shooting firstly and what an eclectic mix. I actually love this!

Plenty of gray matter! =D Super cool idea!

Great collection of grey items. I like the way you displayed them all and told us what they are.

Fabulous composition ... must have taken ages to set up! :)

It didn't actually take that long - I just gathered the items up and had an idea how I wanted them positioned and got it the first try without it all falling. (Like Fibber McGee and Molly's closet.)

Lovely variety of colours and tones. Great selection of lyrics too :-)

Allow of effort went into this.

Brilliant !

I particularly like the Polaroid.

Great result from a massive effort! Well done!

excellent idea, well taken and lit, instant fave, love the pile-of-stuff

Great idea and photo Kenny! Love it!

Congrats on Explore Kenny!

Thanks, Karen.

Great idea, Kenny! I like how you have them positioned in the lighting. The poem is very apropos to the image!

this is a wonderful display Kenny..... to me the cup and the film lead look green, but it just adds more interest to the shot in the right places.
This really is a fantastic shot!

Very nice shot.