Jay Waters

A black-and-white photo of the exterior of a Lowe’s hardware store. A large “Now hiring!” banner hangs above a metal locker, wicker furniture, and a closed door. A woman sits on a patio couch to the right, legs crossed, absorbed in her phone. A riding lawnmower and price tags are visible in the foreground. The image captures irony and stillness in a commercial setting.

OK, this week's theme is #streetphotography.

Help Wanted, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#classicmono #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #HumansOfBlueSky #photography

A black-and-white photograph of St. James the Great Church in Dursley, England. Viewed from the center of a paved path, the stone tower rises above an arched entrance, flanked by hedges and iron gates. A large clock is mounted on the tower, and the overcast sky enhances the mood of stillness.

I think I'll make this the last of my #UK images to post. It was a great trip for discovering some great shots. Starting a new theme tomorrow.

St. James the Great Church, Dursley, UK
#stunday #church #classicmono #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #bnw #cotswolds

Black and white image of an almost empty plaza, paved with large stone blocks, next to Bath Abbey. There are empty benches surrounding the plaza, except for two men sitting on the benches to the right. Behind the empty benches stand some older buildings. On the first floor, there is an ice cream shop and other retail.

I have #gratitude for the opportunity to travel to the #UK and capture so many cool images. This is from #Bath, right next to the abbey

Men in Plaza, Bath, UK
#streetphotography #classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #photographersunited #monochrome #blueskyartshow #photography

Black and white image of three stories of windows in a building along Gay Street in Bath, UK. One row of the windows lies along and below street level, and a low metal fence protects pedestrians along the sidewalk from falling into the void immediately in front of the windows. The windows vary in what is visible from the street. A sign reading Gay Street is attached to the building.

From the #Bath portion of the #CotswoldsWay

Windows, Gay Street, Bath, UK
#streetphotography #urbangaze #classicmono #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #windows #fineart #bnw

A black-and-white photograph taken from the Millennium Bridge in London. Steel support pipes cross the foreground, leading toward a layered cityscape of residential flats, brick warehouses, and modern glass towers. The River Thames curves along the lower right, and the skyline rises beneath a sky of broken clouds.

Today's just processed image from my #UK travels

London Skyline, UK
#urbangaze #scape #cityscape #blackandwhitephotography #classicmono #blackandwhite #monochrome #fotografia #noiretblanc

The Tyndale Monument in the Cotswolds rises on the right side of the frame beneath a sweeping sky, with a small group of walkers and a bench dotting the distant horizon. The ground slopes gently upward, covered in wild grass and a faint footpath leading into the scene. The image is black and white, emphasizing contrast and stillness.

Image from my #UK trip hiking the #CotswoldsWay

Tyndale Monument, Cotswolds, UK
#scape #travelphotography #fineartphotography #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #BWphotography #photography #photographersunited

Black and white image of a narrow wooded path leading toward a weathered gate, the branches forming a tunnel of filtered light. Photographed along the Cotswolds Way in Gloucestershire, UK.

New edit from this morning's work on my #UK images

Path and Gate, Cotswolds Way, UK
#nature #hike #classicmono #photography #photographersunited #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #photo #monochrome

A black and white image of a wooded path on the Cotswold Way, bordered by a wire fence and lined with trees whose branches arch overhead. Dappled light filters through the leaves, illuminating the dirt path that curves into the distance.

A post a day from my trip to the #UK\

Trees Overhanging Path, Cotswolds Way, UK
#hiking #classicmono #photography #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #monochrome #BWphotography #bnw

A black and white image of the vaulted stone cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral stretching into the distance, with intricate tracery overhead and worn floor slabs leading to a bright archway at the far end.

I was able to capture so many great images on my recent #UK trip, and still working through them. Here's today's.

Cloisters #2, Gloucester Cathedral, UK
#stunday #classicmono #monochrome #church #blackandwhitephotography #travelphotography #blackandwhite #architecture #history

A decorated grave in Chipping Campden, UK, features a poodle statue, pinwheels, artificial flowers, and a scarecrow figure. In the background, gravestones rise in rows behind a tall hedge.

Image from recent trip to the #UK. Side by side is considered alternating, isn't it?

Two Graves, Chipping Campden, UK
#alternating #BlueSkyArtShow #classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #cemetery #monochrome

Black and white image of a barn on a hillside field, with hills and the escarpment of the Cotswolds extending off into the background.

From my recent #cotswolds #UK trip

Hillside Barn, Cotswolds, UK
#scape #classicmono #farm #landscape #blackandwhite
#blackandwhitephotography #photographersUnited #photography #art #travelphotography

A black and white photo of a telephone pole standing in an open Cotswolds field, with wires sweeping diagonally across a pale sky. Tall grass fills the foreground, and trees line the right edge.

Continuing with daily posts of images from my #UK / #CotswoldsWay trip

Telephone Lines, Cotswolds, UK
#landscape #scape #classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #photography

A black-and-white image of a weathered stone cross stands in the foreground of a village cemetery in the Cotswolds, UK. The cross in the foreground looks, at first glance, to an American to have a dollar sign in the middle of it, though there is likely another UK explanation. Additional crosses and headstones recede into a dense wall of ivy behind it, partially hidden in shadow.

Today's image from the #Cotswolds

Crosses, Cotswolds, UK
#cemetery #cross #classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #photography #art #fineartphotography #blackandwhite

Black and white photo of several rooftops, their pointed tops in harmony. Above them, a lone, small white cloud floats above the rooftops.

Today's post from my June hiking trip to the #CotswoldsWay

Rooftops, Birdlip, UK
#houses #streetphotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #photographersunited #bnw #classicmono #architecture

Black and white image of a solitary man sitting on an empty train station in Oxford, UK

Today's image from my recent #UK trip

Man at Oxford Train Station, Oxford, UK
#streetphotography #train #classicmono #monochrome
#blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #bnw #urbangaze

A black and white image of a lamppost casting a shadow on a large blank brick wall, next to a door for a residence with the house number 80A. The brick wall is in Covent Garden, UK

Another image from my recent #London #UK trip

Shadow on Brick Wall, Covent Garden, UK
#stunday #classicmono #shadow #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #monochrome #urbangaze #streetphotography

A weathered wooden church door sits within a rounded stone arch, centered on a large wall of aged limestone blocks. Above the door, a rectangular exterior light fixture is mounted on a cable. The stonework is mottled and textured, showing erosion and discoloration. The image is in black and white, emphasizing symmetry, stone texture, and the quiet contrast between architecture and utility.

Today's image from my recent #cotswolds trip.

Church Door and Light, Painswick, UK
#church #blueskyartshow #blackandwhitephotography #bnw #blackandwhite #classicmono #monochrome #door

This is one of my favorites that you've posted.

A tall Gothic stained glass window set within a deeply shadowed stone archway. The window is composed of ornate panels, with detailed tracery at the top and six religious figures below. The surrounding stonework is aged and textured, with worn pillars and crumbling surfaces framing the illuminated glass. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between light and decay, detail and darkness.

Today's image from my recent #UK trip

Window, Cloisters, Gloucester Cathedral
#stainedglass #history #church #classicmono
#blackandwhitephotography #BWphotography #blackandwhite #monochrome

A massive, twisted tree trunk dominates the frame, its surface gnarled with deep creases and irregular bark. Branches and leaves frame the upper corners, while undergrowth fills the background. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing texture, contrast, and the sculptural quality of the tree.

Posting one image a day from my June trip to the #UK

Tree Trunk, Cotswolds Way, UK
#nature #tree #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite
#classicmono #cotswoldsway #photography #fineart

A long stone corridor with a vaulted Gothic ceiling, viewed in sharp perspective. Intricate tracery arches line the left side, casting shadows across the patterned floor. The corridor narrows toward a dark, closed doorway in the distance. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the depth, symmetry, and aged texture of the stone.

Continuing with a post a day from my recent #UK trip

The Cloisters, Gloucester Cathedral, UK
#church #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #photographersunited #bnw #BWphotos #monochrome #classicmono

A narrow gravel path leads through a graveyard toward a wooden church door in the village of Tormarton, UK. Tall yew trees and weathered tombs line the path on either side. A gas lamp stands near the center, and the trees’ branches form a dark canopy overhead. The image is in black and white, emphasizing depth, texture, and quiet symmetry.

Today's image from my recent trip to the #cotswolds

Church Door, Tormarton, UK
#Church #classicmono #cemetery #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #BWphotography #bnw #monochrome #UK

Black and white image of a weathered wooden gate set into a dry stone wall, with rough-cut stones stacked irregularly and tufts of grass pushing through the crevices. The scene is framed tightly, emphasizing texture and age. The gate is slightly ajar, hinting at passage or neglect.

Posting one image a day from my recent trip to the #cotswolds

Gate and Rock Fence, Cotswolds, UK
#classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #BWphotography #blackandwhite #monochrome

A black and white image of the blue stained glass window in Gloucester Cathedral fills the upper frame, its swirling designs casting dramatic light. Below, a stone altar holds two candleholders and a cross, with their shadows falling onto the wall. A bouquet of flowers stands to the side. The image is in black and white, emphasizing structure, reflection, and sacred stillness.

Another image from my recent trip to the #UK, this one from my side trip to #Gloucester.

The Blue Windows, Gloucester Cathedral, UK
#stunday #blueskyartshow #blackandwhitephotography #stainedglass #blackandwhite #church #fineartphotography

A tightly trimmed hedge sits atop a stone wall, with a small iron gate cut cleanly into the center. Through the opening, a narrow path leads toward a hidden doorway framed by shadows and trees. The composition is symmetrical, quiet, and precise. The image is in black and white, emphasizing texture, geometry, and stillness.

Another image from my recent trip to the #cotswolds

Hedge and Gate, Broadway, Cotswolds, UK
#BlackAndWhitePhotography
#FineArtPhoto #Cotswolds #QuietGeometry

A close-up of a group of ceramic and porcelain figurines arranged tightly on a shelf. In the center is a clown-like figure with exaggerated features and a wide-eyed expression. Surrounding it are a shiny elephant bust, a parrot, and various other whimsical or surreal objects, all reflected in the glass above and behind them. The photo is black and white, emphasizing texture and visual clutter.

Posting edited images as I complete them from my #UK trip

Figurines, Antiques Shop, Portobello Road, London
#classicmono #stilllife #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #bnw #photography #photographersofBlueSky

A man in a white tuxedo sits alone in a train carriage, his head slightly bowed as he looks at his phone. Soft light from the window illuminates his jacket, creating a stark contrast with the darker seats and shadows around him. Another passenger, partially visible beside him, adds subtle human context. The scene is quiet, reflective, and formal, rendered in black and white.

A post a day from my recent #UK trip

Man in White Tuxedo on Train, UK
#streetphotography #classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #bnw #urbangaze #photographersunited #photography

A row of stone statues stands atop a neoclassical government building in Whitehall, London. The figures are silhouetted sharply against a sky filled with rippling, textured clouds, creating a dramatic contrast between the dark architectural forms and the illuminated sky. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing shape, line, and shadow.

Image from my recent #London trip

Statues Against the Sky, Whitehall, London
#streetphotography #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #classicmono #bnw
#FineArtPhotography #ContemporaryPhotography

Black and white photo of a rural church graveyard with many, many mossy covered gravestones, with a single modern gravestone in their midst.

An image a day from my trip to the #UK, posted as I edit. I almost called this one New Arrival.

Gravestones at St. James, Chipping Campden, UK
#scape #gravestones #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #bnw #classicmono #monochrome #churchyard #cemetery

Black and white image of a weathered footpath winds through a deeply sunken forest lane, its curve framed by a massive gnarled tree with thick roots clinging to the embankment. Dense ivy and tangled underbrush line both sides of the trail beneath a canopy of leaves.

Another image from my recent #cotswolds trip to the #UK

Tree and Sunken Path, Cotswolds, UK
#monochrome #classicmono #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephoto #bnw #nature