I grew 7 sunflower plants this year, 6 made it to maturity in the garden, all of them made over 6 feet tall, one randomly to at least 10 feet. Then we had a windy day, all was well except one, the cane holding it broke, and it fell. I chopped up the stalk andContinue reading “Single Photo: Sunflower Head/Orchid Leaf”
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Piddle, Puddle or Trent #7
Just a little further down stream from Tolpuddle, our previous stop following the river, lies Affpuddle. A small village of about 400 people, dates back to Saxon times and was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. It’s a charming village and for the purpose of this little photo project has two good points. OneContinue reading “Piddle, Puddle or Trent #7”
More Tri-X
A few more photo’s on Kodak Tri-X. I’m enjoying this stock, and in combination with the developer, I’m getting results that I like. To my eye there is just a little more tone in the middle of the range, than HP5. Not much, but just enough that I think I can see it. At theContinue reading “More Tri-X”
One Last Roll: Pentax Spotmatic SP
I’m starting a harsh slim down of my cameras! Yes, I know – that again! I have limited space to keep too many and limited time in which to use them all on a regular basis, and we all know older mechanical cameras like to be kept in use, not in a bag! To thisContinue reading “One Last Roll: Pentax Spotmatic SP”
Going with the Flo
I first started developing my own film around about 10 years old. With those first films the main challenge was getting the film out of the 126 cassette! Later when I’d graduated to 35mm I remember with Ilford cassettes the end would just pop off with enough pressure! Not any more!! Somewhere between the twoContinue reading “Going with the Flo”
Trying Tri-X
I’ve been trying, dare I say testing Tri-X recently. Tri-X has famously been around for decades, although it has undergone a couple of changes to it’s formulation over the years, so the Tri-X of 1954, is not the Tri-X we buy today. I’d be surprised in a bad way if it was! I’ve written beforeContinue reading “Trying Tri-X”
Single Photo: Developing Tank
I had just developed a 120 film, it was hanging up to dry. I had wiped dry the tank and it’s bits – I usually leave them out to air dry further, especially the spool. I was pottering about putting other stuff away and noticed how the sun was casting interesting shadows. This year I’veContinue reading “Single Photo: Developing Tank”
C is for Cerne Abbas
The village of Cerne Abbas dates back to 987 and the Abbey that once stood here. Bit’s of it can still be visited, the Tithe Barn, a guesthouse and gatehouse. The village is sizeable and although it’s grown over the years – it’s centre is still quaint enough. Should you wish – you can readContinue reading “C is for Cerne Abbas”
Agfa APX 200!
I have long held the opinion that Agfa APX Film, is in fact Kentmere film. It says on the box in Black and Grey – That Agfa-Gevaert neither manufacture or guarantee this film. In other words “it’s nothing to do with us”! For support we should contact the distributor (Lupus Imaging and Media GmbH &Continue reading “Agfa APX 200!”
XA2 Repeat
A couple months ago I carried my Olympus XA2 around with me with a roll of bulk loaded Foma 200 in it, until it was used up. I enjoyed the relaxed process, and decided to repeat it. I only got 4 images that I thought were worth sharing – nothing wrong with all the othersContinue reading “XA2 Repeat”
