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
Something New
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 the Coffee Shop
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
A Park in St. Louis
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
A Cold Night
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
Refusing to Die
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)
In the distance
At High Park again, in my medium format fine grain film mode. I like images where there are anonymous figures in the distance.
Mamiya RZ67, Ilford Pan F+ film
developed in Rodinal
Revisiting
This spot in High Park has been featured below, but this time the image was created from a slightly different angle. I quite like the look of RPX25 in medium format!
Mamiya RZ67, 65mm/f4.5 C lens
Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal
Rollei RPX25 and Medium Format
Back to one of my happy places in High Park. I continue to be on a bit of a fine grain slow speed film kick. Rollei RPX25 is another amazing film, but you have to get the exposure right. (It really doesn’t like over-exposure). It has a nice snappy contrast, making it perfect for dull days).
Mamiya RZ67, Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal
Canoe In a Garden
At the entrance to the Glen Stewart Ravine in The Beaches is a canoe that has been worked into a garden.
Mamiya RZ67, Kodak Ektar 100 film
My Third Eye 