Freshies - Black and White in the American West

I'm on a photo journey, as many of you know. Thus far it's taken me from my home state of Washington, through Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and now California. The purpose of the trip is to shoot fall landscapes, and as such, much of the work has been colorful by default; it's the most colorful season of the year. That doesn't mean I'm getting soft, or I've lost my love for graphic monochrome images. Quite the contrary. Here are nine recent images from the road that thrive in the absence of color. I'd love to hear what you think!