So the last roll that has some pictures of the Scarborough Bluffs has been developed. I like the way the rock thrust itself into the morning sun. Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar lens with red filter Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal
Published!
I am thrilled to announce I have been included in the latest issue of Jim Austin‘s online Photography eZine Shizen, released today.
Jim is also an extremely accomplished photographer in his own right, as well as being a positive and supportive presence in the photography community online.
This issue’s theme is trees, and I am honoured to have my work featured along with some truly great photographers!
Download the issue here for free (but feel free to give Jim a donation 🙂 )
End of Season
According to the calendar, we have a few more days of summer left, but the end of the season is near. I was at the Beaches last night, and the weather was lovely, the atmosphere peaceful, but to me tinged with a wistfulness, an awareness of the passing of time.
Hasselblad 500C/M, 150mm/4 Sonnar
Rollei RPX 400 film
Hamilton Supercrawl 2: Thumbs Up
Another street shot from the Hamilton SuperCrawl. Despite the suboptimal weather people were having fun and enjoying the vibe!
Rolleiflex 3.5E3 (Xenotar lens)
HP5+ at EI 800, developed in Legacy Pro EcoPro 1+1 for 14:15
Hamilton Supercrawl 1: Portrait of a Stranger
This past Saturday evening I went with photography friend Leon to the Hamilton Supercrawl Street festival to do some street photography. It was a rainy evening, but people were still having fun. The streets were filled with artists selling their creations, and the artisan below saw my Rolleiflex TLR camera and started asking questions about it, so naturally I took the opportunity to create a portrait of a stranger. The Rolleiflex is the perfect ice-breaker in this situation.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3 (Xenotar lens)
HP5+ at EI 800, developed in Legacy Pro EcoPro 1+1 for 14:15
Testing a Film Back
While I love my Hasselblad 500C/M, I have had issues with film backs for it: I ended up buying a “new” to me film back which arrived while I was out of town. I went out for a quick test shoot yesterday morning at Todmorden Mills, and happily the back is working OK 🙂
Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar
Kodak TMax 100 film
Trying Out a New Film
Thanks to my friend Bill Smith I tried Cinestill 50D film recently. This film is Kodak Movie stock, but with the black anti-halation backing removed, to make it easy and safe to process using standard C-41 chemistry. Both these images were taken at Harbourfront with my Nikon F2 SLR and 28mm/2.8 Nikkor lens.
Bluffer’s Park 4: The Cliffs
The early morning on a sunny day is the best time to see the cliffs at the Scarborough Bluffs; the light colour really picks up the sunlight, and using a red filter darkens the sky to produce a dramatic contrast.
Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar lens, red filter
Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal
Bluffer’s Park 3: The Sky
Post number three on the Beach at Bluffer’s Park; using a red filter darkened the skies and made the already dramatic light of early morning even more stark. All three images were taken with my Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar lens on Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal.
Bluffer’s Park Beach 2: Driftwood
In my second post on the beach at Bluffer’s park I am featuring a number of images of driftwood that caught my in the early morning sun this past Saturday. One piece of driftwood in particular really stood out, and is featured in multiple frames. All images created using my Hasselblad 500C/M, shot on Rollei RPX25 film.
My Third Eye 