I have decided to start a still life project this week. Not bowls of fruit and bottles of wine (not that there is anything wrong with those as subjects of course!) But objects I find interesting. This is a manual drill that belonged to my late father-in-law, who could make or repair anything.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3 with Xenotar lens and Rollinar #1 close-up attachment
Ilford Pan F+ film, developed in Rodinal
Another view of the new walkway over Queen Street at the Eaton’s Centre.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Kodak TMax 400 film
I have walked past this private club near the St. George subway station hundreds of times. I have been inside once (for a wedding reception). To me, this location positively screams “Keep Out!”
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 25m/f4 Snap Skopar lens
Kodak TMax 100
I assume that at some point this was someone’s family business, into which was poured sweat and tears, but is now just another derelict building, a blank canvas for graffiti.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Kodak TMax 100 film
Today, a slightly more close-up view from my favourite stand of trees in High Park.
Mamiya RZ67, Rollei RPX25 film developed in Rodinal
We have not had a lot of sun in Toronto recently. I took this image (on the bridge at Queen/River on on of those rare days recently.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 25mm/f4 Snap Skopar
Kodak TMax 400 film, developed in Microdol-X stock
Recently the new walkway over Queen Street between the Eaton Centre and Hudson’s Bay opened. Given what is happening to Bricks and Mortar retail it seems like a bridge between two dinosaurs, but I do like the look if it, compared to its dull and dingy predecessor.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 25mm/4 Snap Skopar lens
Kodak TMax 400 film, developed in Microdol X, full strength
Inside Balzac’s Coffee shop in the Distillery District.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Kodak Tri-X film @ EI 3200
2 hour semi-stand development in Rodinal
I finally finished a roll that that been sitting in my Rolleiflex for a number of months, long enough that I had forgotten that it had some images of St. Louis. I am finding that Kodak TMX 400 film and Microdol-X developer make a nice combination!
Rolleiflex 3.5E3, Xenotar lens
Kodak TMax 400 developed in Microdol-X stock
On the shores of Lake Ontario, this tree is more stump than anything, but still manages to produce a few leaves. There is nothing strong than the will to live it seems. From a technical point of view, I do like the combination of Microdol-X developer and HP5+.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3. Xenotar lens
Ilford HP5+ film, developed in Microdol-X (stock)
My Third Eye 