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This is very good Steve. She looks completely lonely even though she's not alone. I like the colour too. Capa was right about being close to the subject. 

 

just some random shots, none particularly great BUT .... these were shot with Cinestill 800 +82B balancing filter (brings it to daylight) and 2xND filter (read somewhere online that cinematographers like that combo, so I figured, why not try it .... film courtesy of Adam (yes 800 made from US to London back to US with x-ray damage (luggage screened to bring on board, not checked). ...

 

This one is my favourite. A genuine laugh, it seems to me.

 

and these are of a very nice 82yr old woman telling me her life story after the puerto rican parade ended, lovely sweet woman ... 50mm summilux and portra 400 --

 

I see the inspiration from Cape Light is already materialising :) Very nice.

 

This photo is made with a very special lens: the Canon 35mm f2 SC lens from 1971. The elements of this lens have a yellow-brown appearance due to thorium used in the glass. Thorium (apparently) is a radioactive material and, with time, the activity of the element somehow causes the colouration of the elements.

 

Anyway, I love the properties of this lens for black and white photography. Some people "clear up" the yellowing by exposing the lens to strong lights for several weeks, but I value too much the effect it gives b&w film. The lens also gives crazily and unusually detailed pictures - it may not show here, but those highlights have abundant details, as do the deepest shadows:

 

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Port Phillip Bay, 2012

Canon A1, FD 35mm f2 SC, Ilford FP4+

 

What reels do you use, Neil? I find that with steel reels it's usually not a problem to get the film on. I use Kindermann but there are other brands too. It pays to sacrifice a roll and practice practice practice.

 

Question
Developing 120 film the first roll is flat after developing. The second roll is arched like a hump back. Any reason why ??
This morning I just developed another 2 rolls of 120 and 2 sheets of 8x10. The two 120 rolls were a nightmare to get on the reels (yesterday was a piece of piss). Anyway seeing as I was up Jim this morning I had my Apple Watch on. Low and behold when I got the first roll open the frigging watch told me to breath...... frigging breath......... WTFIWT. Of course I'm breathing I'm loading film you twat..... hence I guess that roll is screwed.
There hanging out to dry and will hopefully have some pictures to show later today....... fogged or not
Neil

 

Good one, lovely composition. 

 

One to get us going

Across 100

6x6

Developed in Ilfordtec LC29

Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation

 

You're giving Henry a run for his money here :) Very good. 

 

Pink Poppies - Portra 400 - Elmarit M 90

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What reels do you use, Neil? I find that with steel reels it's usually not a problem to get the film on. I use Kindermann but there are other brands too. It pays to sacrifice a roll and practice practice practice.

 

 

Good one, lovely composition. 

 

 

 

 

Im using the plastic reels, and yesterday it was a breeze, today not. I will look for some steel reels. The Apple watch sh!t itself, I guess its not to happy about getting slung across the room..............no more fogging though :) :) :)

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Neil you know you have this bag for changing film 135 or MF in daylight

I have one for my 135 Paterson tank reel in plastic

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Darkroom-Film-Changing-Bag-For-4x5-Linhof-Sinar-Hasselblad-Toyo-Wista-Mamiya-/371226794292?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item566ed75934

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This photo is made with a very special lens: the Canon 35mm f2 SC lens from 1971. The elements of this lens have a yellow-brown appearance due to thorium used in the glass. Thorium (apparently) is a radioactive material and, with time, the activity of the element somehow causes the colouration of the elements.

 

Anyway, I love the properties of this lens for black and white photography. Some people "clear up" the yellowing by exposing the lens to strong lights for several weeks, but I value too much the effect it gives b&w film. The lens also gives crazily and unusually detailed pictures - it may not show here, but those highlights have abundant details, as do the deepest shadows:

 

p414333105-5.jpg

Port Phillip Bay, 2012

Canon A1, FD 35mm f2 SC, Ilford FP4+

 

SUPERB landscape Phil

If you have more please post :)

The cloud in foreground gives a bit dramatic aspect

Take care of the radioactivity :D

Thank you

Henry

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just some random shots, none particularly great BUT .... these were shot with Cinestill 800 +82B balancing filter (brings it to daylight) and 2xND filter (read somewhere online that cinematographers like that combo, so I figured, why not try it .... film courtesy of Adam (yes 800 made from US to London back to US with x-ray damage (luggage screened to bring on board, not checked). ...

 

last one ...

 

Steve , great pictures and color is wonderful

Thank you

Henry

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Fabulous moment Jip! Thoughtfully composed and I particularly like the eye contact, really brings the photograph together.

 

Regards

Charles

 

I like this photo, it´s just wonderful.

Regards Theodor

 

I agree with Charles and Theodor

At the  right moment Jip

Best

Henry

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This photo is made with a very special lens: the Canon 35mm f2 SC lens from 1971. The elements of this lens have a yellow-brown appearance due to thorium used in the glass. Thorium (apparently) is a radioactive material and, with time, the activity of the element somehow causes the colouration of the elements.

 

Anyway, I love the properties of this lens for black and white photography. Some people "clear up" the yellowing by exposing the lens to strong lights for several weeks, but I value too much the effect it gives b&w film. The lens also gives crazily and unusually detailed pictures - it may not show here, but those highlights have abundant details, as do the deepest shadows:

 

p414333105-5.jpg

Port Phillip Bay, 2012

Canon A1, FD 35mm f2 SC, Ilford FP4+

 

This is great Phil. I love the impending gloom from the cloud as its threatens the tiny almost insignificant boats in the sunny distance.

Leica also produced some thorium glass in some of the, if I'm not wrong, summicron 5cm lenses.

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This is great Phil. I love the impending gloom from the cloud as its threatens the tiny almost insignificant boats in the sunny distance.

Leica also produced some thorium glass in some of the, if I'm not wrong, summicron 5cm lenses.

 

Phil, i always say you photographer is a dangerous job :D

... but your picture of dramatic sky is superb :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotopes_of_thorium

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