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
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
It was a very cold night in the Distillery District recently, but it was still fun doing some available light photography.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f.17 Voigtlander Ultron lens
Tri-X @ EI 3200. 2 hour semi-stand development in Rodinal 1+100
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,
1+19 15 minutes @ 24 C
Note: Check out my latest episode of MPP (My Photography Podcast) where I talk with urban explorer photographer Giovanni Geo Romolo!
To be honest, I did not feel particularly safe on these stairs in Elora, it was a rainy day and the stone steps were slippery.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f1.7 Ultron lens
Kodak TMax 400 film
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f1.7 Ultron,
Adox CMS 20 II film
Seen on the trip back from Muskoka a few weeks ago. The dead tree and the derelict building seemed like the perfect combination.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f1.7 Ultron lens
Kodak TMax 400 film
Be sure to check out the latest episode of the Classic Camera Revival Podcast; this time around we talk about taking studio cameras out into the field. Also check out my own show MPP (My Photography Podcast). This week I am talking to Canadian Photographer Avard Woolaver about his photography of Toronto in the 1980’s.
Recently I have posted a number of images taken in the Glen Stewart Ravine in the Beaches areas of Toronto. Today, a colour image. The day I took this was a brief interval between rain showers, and there was quite a sense of lushness, despite the fact of it being the fall.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f1.7 Ultron lens
Kodak Ultramax 400 C-41 Colour film
My Third Eye 