I loaded in a roll of Ilford HP5 as I was going inside Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight. It was the rural/holiday/summer residence of Queen Victoria and was designed by her beloved husband Albert. They purchased the estate together in 1845, she used it for the rest of her life, and died thereContinue reading “HP5, FX21 and Osbourne”
Category Archives: Chemistry
Foma in Rodinal
Back in 2024 I was given a random roll of Foma 100, I didn’t even know if it was a viable film, already exposed, or fogged. I shot it anyway and then decided to develop it in Rodinal stand. I got what I thought were rather good results from it. You can read that postContinue reading “Foma in Rodinal”
Fixing
I was chatting to a fellow the other day who was bemoaning the cost of fixer, compared to the other chemicals for processing black and white film. I must have been looking at him blankly as he said “you disagree?” I laughed and said “well -yes!”. After a couple of questions it transpired that heContinue reading “Fixing”
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”
Making FX21
I’ve used up the last of my FX55 developer. It’s pretty straightforward to make, and as it has become my developer of choice I’ll be making more. I’m also coming to the end of my batch of D23, that’s even easier to make, and I use it “replenished” so I just keep using it, andContinue reading “Making FX21”
E72 Paper Developer
Last time I purchased a litre of Ilford Multigrade Paper developer it had gone off and I had to return it. I don’t think it was age per-se, there was a tiny hole in the foil seal, plenty large enough for air to get in. After that I told myself I’d make my own. FinallyContinue reading “E72 Paper Developer”
Single Photo: Poole Harbour
I took my OM1 with the standard 50mm f1.8 Zukio lens on my usual walk around Poole. I used FP4 and developed it in FX55. It was a nice day weather wise, some good clouds in the sky, but blue sky and sunshine. It felt like one of those “last days of summer” type days.Continue reading “Single Photo: Poole Harbour”
More Mono
A while back I cut a film out of the camera to develop quickly. It’s not something I do often, and to be honest, at this point I can’t remember what or why! However this left a 10 or so exposure for later use or for a test. Like many, the local Lloyds Bank closedContinue reading “More Mono”
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