The Inevitability of Failure

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

Reflections

I made today’s image with a Smartphone in my home office. I have an old Graflex flash gun that I held in one hand and I shot the image with the other hand. I like how the reflections turned out!


iPhone 6 plus, Hipstamatic app

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

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)