Black and white photography is sometimes treated as the ‘poor relation’ of colour photography. After all, why limit yourself to shades of gray when you can use the entire spectrum of colours?

But in reality a black and white photo can often look even more stunning and captivating than the colour equivalent. Below are five tips to help you choose when to shoot in black and white, and how to get the best images when you do.

via Amateur Snapper | 5 Essential Tips for Black and White Photography.