Category: Toronto

Night Street

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The first of a few more images of Toronto at night, shot on Tri-X, pushed to EI 3200.


Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Kodak Tri-X film, E.I. 3200, 2 hour semi-stand development in Rodinal 1+100

Keep Out

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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

Something New

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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

Above the Subway

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I’ve always found the outdoor/above ground subway stations in Toronto fascinating, especially ones (like Rosedale station below) on the oldest part of what is now called Line 1.

Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Kodak TMax 100

Taming Contrast

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Adox CMS 20 II is basically a high contrast ultra fine grain microfilm stock that can be used as a continuous tone film when developed with special developers. The main developer for this film (Adotech) tends to be expensive so photographers are always looking for other options. In this case I tried Rollei RLC Low contrast developer, itself not cheap but I had some around. It was a very bright day, almost unfair for this film but I did get some usable images.

Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Adox CMS 20 II film, Rollei RLC Low Contrast developer,
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