In praise of rainy days

In praise of rainy days

Black and white photographs of rainy days by Keith Dotson — Having grown up in hot, dry, dusty Texas, I have a real appreciation for the replenishing beauty of rain. I love the sound of rain. I love the way rain cools the air and makes everything sparkle. I love the way the rain deepens the colors of nature. This series of photographs is my effort to capture the essence, emotion, and beauty of rainy days.

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Haunting black and white photographs of dead trees on Driftwood Beach

Haunting black and white photographs of dead trees on Driftwood Beach
Black and white photographs by Keith Dotson capture the dramatic setting of Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Jekyll Island is one of the beautiful Atlantic barrier islands off the coast of Georgia (US). Beach erosion on the north end of the island has created Driftwood Beach, a surreal boneyard of dead pine and oak trees, with gnarled branches, upturned roots, and arching trunks.

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Black and white photographs of human faces on historic buildings

Black and white photographs of human faces on historic buildings

A collection of black and white architectural detail photographs of old buildings that feature human faces as a design element. It seems that earlier generations of architects liked to humanize their structures by including human faces as design elements. Not as grotesque as gargoyles, these examples are typically female, presented in an almost classical style.

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Five black and white photographs that feature the US flag

Five black and white photographs that feature the US flag

Five black and white photographs by Keith Dotson featuring a common element -- a representation of the United States flag as part of the composition.

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Announcing the release of a major new Charleston photography portfolio

Announcing the release of a major new Charleston photography portfolio
Photographer Keith Dotson announces the release of a major new portfolio of original black and white photographs taken in and around beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. The photographs are available for sale as fine art prints, and for image licensing, interior design projects, and film and TV set decor.

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