Not that we as photographers need to put ourselves into groups or categories, but I think we naturally tend toward certain behaviours. At one end there is the “pro” who is all about the picture. The other end is the camera/equipment collector who rarely actually uses a film, but likes to collect and certainly talkContinue reading “Shooting HP5”
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The Square Format
I’ve long enjoyed the square format, indeed my first camera was an Ilford Sportsman, and what a terrible camera that was! However for a 7 year old in 1976, it was magical! The excitement of opening a new box of film, usually went hand in hand with a holiday, or travel. Who would have thoughtContinue reading “The Square Format”
Leica M4-P
Just before Christmas I brought myself a new to me camera. A Leica M4-P Body. Why I hear you ask? I’m going to confess to having a bit of a hang-up when it comes to cameras. Redundancy is the word. I tend to go places to photograph them, and especially if it’s a distance, IContinue reading “Leica M4-P”
An interruption!
You may have noticed a small change in my frequency of posting. I have had an interruption to my workflow! I decided that I’d treat myself to a new laptop. My existing tower pc is getting on a bit, and has decided to start doing wonderful things, such as insisting I update from Windows 10Continue reading “An interruption!”
Reminders Everywhere
Directly opposite my hotel in London was a base for the London Ambulance Service. In the entranceway were three ambulances a recent model and two from years past. I had to make photo’s. I took a moment at this point. My father worked for the railway back in the 60’s but always wanted to workContinue reading “Reminders Everywhere”
Imperial War Museum
Many many years ago I filmed an interview for a programme with the Imperial War Museum as the back drop. Despite this I’ve never been in. Fast forward a good 20 years, and I was staying a two minute walk from it. I had decided to go to London on the National Express coach. AContinue reading “Imperial War Museum”
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!”
… and so it begins (stops)!
When I’m going to buy a batch of film, I often look at a few dedicated businesses. In the UK I consider: AG Photographic, Mathers, Firstcall, Speedgraphic, and Silverprint. If I’m considering FP4 only – then I’ll also check out Wex. I’ve used Speedgraphic the most, they are pretty close to me – keeps theContinue reading “… and so it begins (stops)!”
S.H.O.U.T. 