Chemistry – S.H.O.U.T.

Happy 1000th

As I mentioned the other day I haven’t been doing too much photography recently, it’s just been too hot! Having said that I have caught up on both developing and scanning. A non-milestone of sorts was reached as I filed the 1000th film. Or, more acurately the 1000th negative film as I now store them!Continue reading “Happy 1000th”

Cowes IOW

The last roll of film that I used on my trip to the Isle of Wight was a roll of Kodak TMAX 100. I’ve used it before but not for a long time. I fancied revisiting it, so purchased a single roll. More than anything I was interested to see how it would perform inContinue reading “Cowes IOW”

Kingston Lacy with the ‘blad

My membership with the National Trust is running out and I’m not renewing it. I’ve had a mini dispute with them, perhaps I’ll write about that sometime. Anyway – I have some FP4 in 120 to use up, and I made one last visit to my local “trust house”, so I took along the HasselbladContinue reading “Kingston Lacy with the ‘blad”

HP5, FX21 and Osbourne

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”

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”