Black and White photography is among one of the most striking forms. Photos sans color require an enhanced use of lighting, shadows, and subject focus. Black and white photography brings out details usually overlooked in standard color photos. Subject studies is the discipline of concentration on one particular subject. Not quite still-lifes, though they share some similar qualities, subject studies focus on one particular object in view.

Take a look below for 31 stunning black and white subject study photos on Imagekind.

Pear in Porcelain by Dawn LeBlanc

Baby´s got Back by Andreas Stridsberg

Ready to Bloom by Tim Zeipekis

Resilience by Ari Bixhorn

Mount Rainer by Frank Melchior

Feather Study by Keith Dotson

Cotton-top Tamarin by Mihkel Maripuu

salute to the sun by Antje Bormann

Beach Ballerina by Nina Bradica

Subtle by Terry Shuck

Lonely Tree on a Barren Hill by Keith Dotson

Cool Chick by Dapixara Black White Photography

Column by Jean-Francois Dupuis

Flower on My Bedside Table by Ricardo Segovia

Pelican Model Behaviour II by Diana Claxton