George Beggs Figures B&W Composites 2014 Figures in B&W  -  some with tints About the pictures This is a first effort at converting digital color images to digital B&W images. I undertook this in anticipation of a call for entry which said "this is an open concept show with only three restrictions: works must be black and white, lens-based and contain a human figurative element or elements." In a secondary effort I have in some some images reintroduced color tints. The series has the working title "My Mask is My Protection" In some ways, we all employ "masks" of sorts at various times for various reasons. Sometimes a mask is a deflection and offers a feeling of protection. These images all have masks somewhere within them. click images to see enlargements All of the B&W are best viewed in the enlarged format by clicking on the image.        No. 1 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   January, 2015   Click image to enlarge    No. 2 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   January, 2015   Click image to enlarge    No. 3 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   February, 2015   Click image to enlarge    No. 4 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   February, 2015   Click image to enlarge    No. 5 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   February, 2015   Click image to enlarge    No. 6 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   January, 2015   Click image to enlarge    No. 7 of 7  My Mask is My Protection   Portraits   January, 2015   Click image to enlarge