Today another image from the roll of Velvia 50 slide film I shot recently at the Toronto Harbour. I continued to be amazed at what this film does for skies!
Nikon FM, 20mm/2.8 Nikkor lens
Fuji Velvia 50 slide film
Painting a Building
This building is right next door to Union Station in Toronto, and the combination of time of day, brilliant sunshine and some nearby glass and steel made for some interesting light patterns.
Nikon FM, 20mm/2.8 Nikkor lens
Fuji Velvia 50 slide film
Bokeh Hunting #2
Another image from St. James Cemetery, using my Helios 44/2 58mm/2 lens mounted on my Nikon N90s. Shot on Kodak TMax 400 film.
Bokeh Hunting #1
I am continuing to experiment with my Helios 44/2 58mm f2 lens adapted for the Nikon mount. To get the signature swirly, out of focus bokeh this lens is known for having a suitable background a few feet away from the subject, as well as shooting wide open at f2. This attempt is from St. James Cemetery in Toronto, the subject being a tilted old memorial.
Nikon N90s, Helios 44/2 lens
Kodak TMax 400 film
Slide Film in Toronto Harbour
Today I got a roll of Fuji Velvia 50 slide film back from processing. Such a vivid, intense film, especially for blue skies!
Nikon FM, 20mm/2.8 Nikkor lens
Through a Pinhole #2: In Colour
My exploration of pinhole photography continues. This time I put a roll film adapter on the back of my Speed Graphic 4×5 and shot in colour using Kodak Portra 400 film. The subject is the bridge which spans Taylor Creek Park. Exposures were about 1 minute long.
My Photography Podcast Episode 49: Passion and Compassion
https://www.podbean.com/media/player/4gzp4-684770?from=yiiadmin
This week I am privileged to once again have the opportunity to speak with wet plate photographer Shane Balkowitsch. Shane has attracted a lot of attention recently for his project Northern Plains: Native Americans A Modern Wet Plate Perspective, as well as for a hard-hitting satirical image of Donald Trump.
We talk about politics, activism and commitment to a cause and how it is reflected in his amazing work.
My interview with Shane for Classic Camera Revival.
Example for the Northern Plains project:
Archie D. Fool Bear, (Kokipesni) “Afraid of Nothing”, Upper Yanktonai Dakota Sioux
Donald Trump – “POTUS Revealed”
Model: Kevin R. Tengesdal
Adaptations
The Soviet-era Helios 44/2 lens (actually a 58mm lens, and a direct copy of the Zeiss Biotar 58mm lens) has a cult following for the way it renders out of focus areas at wide apertures. I recently got one that had been adapted to work on the Nikon F mount and still focus to infinity, and I have started to experiment with it. The person who did the work on the lens has an interesting YouTube video that explains the process.
Nikon F4, Helios 44/2 58mm lens
Rollei RPX25 film
Driftwood In the Early Morning Sun
From Bluffer’s Beach a couple of weeks ago. The low angled early morning sun was amazing.
Nikon FM, 105mm/2.5 Nikkor lens
JCH StreetPan 400 film, developed in HC-110 Dilution B
Building in the Harbour
Today another image from the Toronto Harbour: a Toronto Police Marine Unit boat house
Rolleiflex 3.5e3 (Xenotar lens)
Portra 400 film
My Third Eye 