The Oscar’s are over, the winners have been announced, and these beautiful black and white photos will forever stand the test of time. Photographer Gavin Bond shot these prolific black and white photos for Newsweek magazine’s Oscar Roundtable which occurred before the big night. These photos have circulated the web for a month now, which is why I wasn’t going to post them. But seeing them again 2 days ago, just compelled me to write this post. These photos say so much without ever needing words. Read the original article here.. Enjoy
Minimalist, Black & White’s
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#1 by Kristy on March 6, 2012 - 10:14 AM
Love Clooney, but that dog’s pic just takes the cake. Too darn cute!
Put a smile on my face this a.m. Thanks Kay – have a great day!
#2 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:49 PM
That dog is just the cutest.. he just seems like a snuggler to me lol. I hope you and your family are having a great day
#3 by montanadesigns on March 6, 2012 - 10:50 AM
Baeutiful photos, made me
#4 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:50 PM
Hi Montanadesigns
. I’m so happy you enjoyed these photos 
. Thank you for visiting my blog, come back and rant with us anytime. I hope you’re having a great day
#5 by Courtney on March 6, 2012 - 10:58 AM
I love the picture of the dog, too. You can definitely see the personality of the subjects for sure.
#6 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:52 PM
You’re right Courtney, each actor/actress personality really shines through. I hope you’re having a great day
#7 by Joanne Ozug on March 6, 2012 - 11:16 AM
Wow, that’s some pretty amazing photography. I love black and white!
#8 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:54 PM
I also love black and white’s Joanne.. It just makes the photos look more vintage and classic
. I hope you’re having a great day
#9 by niasunset on March 6, 2012 - 11:17 AM
I loved the dog too
Thank you dear Kay, with my love, nia
#10 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:55 PM
Isn’t the dog just the cutest?
. I’m glad you enjoyed this post Nia. I hope you’re having a great day
#11 by ChgoJohn on March 6, 2012 - 11:39 AM
I’d not seen the photos, so, thanks for bringing them to my attention. The portraits are striking, aren’t they? I’m off to read the article now. Enjoy your day!
#12 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:55 PM
Yes, they most certainly are
. But I think black and whites definitely have that affect.. they make most photos look vintage and classic 
. I hope you’re having a great day
#13 by aFrankAngle on March 6, 2012 - 11:51 AM
When done well, B&W images are awesome … then again, to be awesome, they must be done well. Ah ha … I see you’ve provide a pic of one of Cincinnati’s favorite native sons – Mr. Clooney. . …. oops, an FYI: since you enjoy travel and exotic lands, you may enjoy my next post (hopefully going live tonight).
Thanks Kay, and enjoy your day
#14 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 1:56 PM
You are so right frank. Not all black and whites are classic, but most of them are and I always enjoy viewing them
. And now you have me excited to view your next post 
. I hope you’re having a great day
#15 by Geni - Sweet and Crumby on March 6, 2012 - 4:10 PM
Wow! How striking these portraits are. And such beautiful people as well (and Uggie of course).
#16 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 8:15 PM
Uggie is the cutest, and of course everyone else looks stunning as well. There’s nothing like a beautiful black and white
. I hope you had a great day
#17 by aterlycan on March 6, 2012 - 6:04 PM
Love them B/W
#18 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 8:19 PM
Me too Bobby
. I hope you had a great day
#19 by Elena on March 6, 2012 - 6:08 PM
you should check out my post on Oscars after parties .. ; ) Uggie is so adorable!
I love these B&W shots! Very old Hollywood
el
#20 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 8:29 PM
I completely agree, these photos do remind me of old Hollywood. And I will definitely make my way to your site to see that cute dog
. I hope you had a great day
#21 by potatosandwich on March 6, 2012 - 6:35 PM
You can’t beat B & W images, so much more powerful, so much more intense. It also gives you so much more scope to “tinker” with them in terms of contrast and shade.
…and I should really not use “so much more” too many times in a sentence.
D.
#22 by Purely.. Kay on March 6, 2012 - 8:30 PM
You took all the words right out of my mouth D
. You are completely right, which is why I love some black and white photos so much 
. I hope you had a great day
#23 by Just A Smidgen on March 6, 2012 - 9:00 PM
It just shows us how portrait photography can reflect such unique perspectives! I love Uggie of course, but feel drawn in to the rest!
#24 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 12:57 AM
That is an interesting theory and one I completely agree with Barbara
. Each photo has its own personality and it’s own message. I hope you had a great day
#25 by baconbiscuit212 on March 6, 2012 - 9:17 PM
Black and white photography is the best! You forget how elegant things until you go back to the basics!
#26 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 12:59 AM
Some black and whites are most certainly elegant and so timeless
. I hope you had a great day
#27 by baconbiscuit212 on March 7, 2012 - 3:35 PM
I hope you had a great day too!
Also, I saw this and totally thought of you. You always bring us the world’s most beautiful homes, and when Apartment Therapy posted the world’s ugliest condo, it made me laugh at the contrast!
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/meet-the-worlds-ugliest-condo-part-one-renovation-diary-167001
#28 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 4:13 PM
LMAO… girl that apartment needs a make over and a half lol. I actually love this article lol. Don’t ask me why though lol
#29 by Kelly @ Inspired Edibles on March 6, 2012 - 9:18 PM
I love black & whites… I find they’re generally a more genuine portrayal and what about that doggie… TOO cute!!
#30 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:00 AM
You are right Kelly
. Black and whites give the viewer an intimate look at whatever subject the photo is about. Not to mention its so pretty lol.. just like Uggie 
. I hope you had a great day
#31 by My Inner Chick on March 6, 2012 - 9:41 PM
Viola Davis is GORGEOUS.
)) X
#32 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:00 AM
Isn’t she? I just love her work.. she is just amazing
. I hope you had a great day
#33 by profiterolesandponytails on March 6, 2012 - 9:47 PM
I love these photos — which I hadn’t seen before (guess I’m out of the loop!) I love the shot of Viola — I’m such a big fan.
#34 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:02 AM
You and me both
. I am a HUGE fan of Viola.. she is such a wonderful actress. I can’t wait to see more of her future films. I hope you had a great day
#35 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on March 6, 2012 - 9:52 PM
Well, you can probably guess my favorite. What, I’m a Clooney fan!
#36 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:03 AM
Lol.. I had no idea you were a Clooney fan. So did you see the Descendants? If so.. how was it? I hope you and Katherine had a great day
#37 by Cara on March 7, 2012 - 1:36 AM
I want a pic of me taken by Gavin Bond now
#38 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:14 PM
Oh I think you will be cute next to Gavin Cara
. I’ve missed visiting your blog.. can’t wait to see what you have posted. I hope you’re having a great day
#39 by Sawsan@ Chef in disguise on March 7, 2012 - 1:38 AM
I love black and white photography. It is much more intense. You see things in black and white that I would miss in colors!
Thank you for sharing these Kay
#40 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:16 PM
Black and whites do seem to command the eye to look at everything in the photo. I completely agree.. and I hope you enjoyed these
. I hope you’re having a great day
#41 by Lisa at fLVE on March 7, 2012 - 2:41 AM
beautiful black & white photos. everyone looks great but i have to say this again…i m loving uggie. just want to pick him up and hug and kiss him!
#42 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:18 PM
Uggie is just the cutest. I think so many people would adopt that dog if his owner gave him up for adoption. I know I would
. I hope you’re having a great day Lisa
#43 by Polly Hoyt Nance on March 7, 2012 - 8:56 AM
Inspiring portraits! Dang I want to be that good someday
. Beautiful but so simple! Great post 
#44 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 1:38 PM
Your photos are amazing.. so I am sure you will get to that level very soon.. and I’m not just saying that either
. I hope you’re having a great day
#45 by Rebecca Booth on March 7, 2012 - 5:36 PM
These are amazing! So stylish and chic! Thanks for sharing
#46 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 8:47 PM
No problem Rebecca
. I always love great prints for a good price 
. I hope you had a great day
#47 by Androgoth on March 7, 2012 - 6:59 PM
Yes I always favour the b&w photographs Kay
. They have a kind of Authentic feel to them don’t you think? 
. See, I can comment without being naughty you know? 
Androgoth XXx
#48 by Purely.. Kay on March 7, 2012 - 8:48 PM
Yes, I completely agree. They have this authentic but timeless feel to them
. And I knew you could comment without being naughty.. but I think you’d rather be naughty instead lol. I hope you had a great day
#49 by Androgoth on March 9, 2012 - 4:40 AM
Yes, how funny it is how you instinctively know what I am thinking
lol
Androgoth XXx
#50 by Purely.. Kay on March 9, 2012 - 4:16 PM
Lol… I hope you have a great weekend
#51 by spiderpaw on March 9, 2012 - 7:02 PM
Fassbender is one my new favorite actors. I really like his portrait. Love the detail in his coat.
#52 by Purely.. Kay on March 10, 2012 - 2:11 AM
He is a great actor. I should’ve known you would notice the details like me my friend
. I hope you have a great weekend
#53 by belleontheboulevard on March 10, 2012 - 8:32 AM
Aww Uggie <3
#54 by Purely.. Kay on March 12, 2012 - 1:33 AM
Isn’t he just the cutest? Gotta love a cute dog that can act
. I hope you had a great weekend
#55 by Mila Said on March 11, 2012 - 9:10 PM
Uggie the dog is the best. LOL!
and I also like the pic of Charlize Theron
#56 by Purely.. Kay on March 12, 2012 - 3:05 AM
Isn’t he? He is such a cute dog. Charlize also looks great and in character as well. I hope you had a great weekend