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Bristol Docks

After the roll of XP2 I used up in Bristol Cathedral I loaded in a roll of Kentmere 200 and wandered down to the docks. Kentmere 200 is a film that I’ve decided I like. Quality wise it seems to me, to fit in comfortably between Foma 200 and FP4. This roll I developed inContinue reading “Bristol Docks”

A Foma 200 Spring!

I’ve been away for a week on the Isle of Wight and while there, finished off my supply of bulk loaded Ilford Delta 100. I’ve now got catch up to do with developing and scanning! I seem to be getting good results with that in FX21. Next to use, is a bulk load of FomaContinue reading “A Foma 200 Spring!”

Single Photo: Bow of SS Great Britain

I made this image of the bow of SS Great Britain while I was in Bristol a few weeks back. It’s on HP5 and I developed it in D23, a combo that I like – it keeps the grain under control. It was made with a 24mm lens, as it’s not possible to get backContinue reading “Single Photo: Bow of SS Great Britain”

Back to Coventry Cathedral

Of course I haven’t physically been back – I’ve just had the roll of Kodak Portra 400 that I started inside the cathedral developed by the lab, and scanned it! I don’t do that much colour film work. I’ve written here before that I’m seriously thinking that once I’ve got through my current stash ofContinue reading “Back to Coventry Cathedral”

Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral stared out life as an Abbey and monastery founded in 1140. Over time bits were added right up until the two west towers were completed in 1888. Longer time viewers of this blog may well remember that I am doing a long time project, in no particular hurry, photographing all 42 of theContinue reading “Bristol Cathedral”

Bristol Bits

Sometimes colour is better! I don’t do that much colour film work, I tend to enjoy black and white and developing the film myself more. But every now and again, I use a roll and send it off the the lab. I do usually travel with two cameras however. This is mainly so that ifContinue reading “Bristol Bits”

IKB @ Bristol

I recently had a day in Bristol. The last time I drove in Bristol I swore I would never drive there again, my blood pressure wouldn’t stand the abysmal signage, one way systems and generally appalling layout. With that in mind, I went in by train. Bristol is in many ways Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s town.Continue reading “IKB @ Bristol”

Inside Dyrham with HP5

As if by magic the roll of Ilford Delta 100 ran out just as I reached the front door of Dyrham Park (House). It’s amazing how often this happens, it’s almost like subconsciously I’m shooting accordingly to make that happen. Of course there is nothing subconscious about it, it’s deliberate. If the film had approachedContinue reading “Inside Dyrham with HP5”

Dyrham Park/Delta 100/FX21

Someone has been living in Dyrham Park since the Bronze Age! In 577 there was a battle here and the West Saxons drove the Britons back into Wales and Cornwall. The Estate is mentioned in the Doomsday book, but most of the house that stands today date from 1691, the creation of William Blathwayt. It’sContinue reading “Dyrham Park/Delta 100/FX21”

Using FX21

A couple of weeks ago I mixed some FX21, it’s a Geoffrey Crawley creation and one that was produced commercially by Paterson back in the day, and known as Acuspecial. I have a vague memory of using it in those days, but not much. When I started out, I guess like most people, Paterson UniversalContinue reading “Using FX21”