I seem to remember when the Mellenium Bridge opened in 2000, it was nicknamed the “Wobbly Bridge” as it was a bit like walking on a boat. So only two days after it’s grand opening, it was closed for another two years! These day’s it’s long sorted, and a wonderful gateway to the Southbank fromContinue reading “Over the Mellenium Bridge”
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Sooner or Later!
Well it was going to happen sooner or later! Yes, having avoided it all this time, I’ve finally caught Covid-19! It came on quite fast – I woke with a slightly stiff neck and assumed I’d just slept awkwardly. Got up and going with my day, and seemed fine. By lunchtime I felt a bitContinue reading “Sooner or Later!”
35mm: Takumar Trek Pt9
When I started this series I had no idea that it would take so long! I thought I’d probably break it down into 4 or 5 posts, and already this is part 9!! Not that it matters. There’s no hurry. I ended part 8 at the police station, which means of course that this partContinue reading “35mm: Takumar Trek Pt9”
Last of the Summer Colour
A few posts back I wrote about taking my Nikon FM2n for a day out the the Purbeck Car Rally here. Now that we are well into autumn, that roll of Kodak Gold turned out to be the last of the summer colour. That’s no disaster- personally I prefer the crisper light and feel ofContinue reading “Last of the Summer Colour”
35mm: At Tate Modern
Following on from my last post – an alternative title for this one, could have been – “Same film stock, different developer”! This, the second roll from my day trip to London, was developed in fresh ID11, rather than use developer obviously on it’s way out. With Ilford Delta 400, it’s not a developer thatContinue reading “35mm: At Tate Modern”
A few more from Ringwood
A post or two ago I shared some photo’s of steam engines and the steam train I came across as I stumbled my way into the Ringwood carnival. Today I thought I’d share a few more, but this time mainly of people – with a couple of exceptions. All of these were taken with anContinue reading “A few more from Ringwood”
35mm: Takumar Trek Pt8
Another part to my “Takumar Trek” today! At the end of part 7 the path reached the outskirts of the newish town of West Moors. It’s one of those places that mostly grew into existence during the building boom of the 1960’s and 70’s. Before that it was a small village, and the train hadContinue reading “35mm: Takumar Trek Pt8”
Digital: Ringwood Steam
A few days back I found myself working in Ringwood for the day – un-usual enough. Then there was a loud – steam like whistle! Interesting I thought! Outside there was a track running down the street. Before long, there was a genuine steam engine running up and down on it. “Merlin” bore the “CarnivalContinue reading “Digital: Ringwood Steam”
Darkroom: ID11 is go!
The weather today is wet – very wet, the sort of day where it’s good to stay in and do some developing! Knowing this was going to be the case, I mixed up my box of ID11 last night – so it had overnight to brew (permeate the solution). I decided I’d mix it toContinue reading “Darkroom: ID11 is go!”
35mm: Back to the 80’s
Last month when I visited the Purbeck Car Rally, I decided I’d take my little used Nikon FM2n for a day out. I took the 50mm f1.4 but mostly used the f2 35mm. Sometimes it’s good to just chill and forget about developers, filters and all that stuff, and just throw in a roll ofContinue reading “35mm: Back to the 80’s”
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