In my first fall colours post yesterday I used the word “defiance” describing the bright leaves still on the tree. The three images today are more about the leaves that have already fallen, covering the ground in colour, but dead and resigned. All three images created with my Hasselblad 500C/M and 50mm/4 Distagon lens, using Kodak Ektar 100 film.
Fall colours are a dazzle of blazing defiance, before the long, quiet sleep.
Hasselblad 500C/M, Kodak Ektar 100 filmÂ
I liked the stark morning light on this railing in High Park yesterday morning.
Hasselblad 500 C/M, 50mm/4 Distagon lens
Ilford HP5+ film @ E.I. 320 developed in LegacyPro MicX developer
On Sunday morning I picked up my Hasselblad from the shop and shot a quick test roll in High Park. This was my favourite shot of the day.
Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar lens
Rollei RPX400 film, stand developed in Rodinal
Toned in post
I loved the look of these roots in High Park. Almost like steps going up a slight incline.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3 (Xenotar lens)
Tri-X @ E.I. 320, developed in LegacyPro Mic-X developer
This spot in High Park (specifically the bridge) has to be one of the most popular wedding photography spots in the city, but I like the look of it when there are no people in frame, like on a hazy day recently.
Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar lens
Lomography 100 C-41 Colour negative film
I guess I’m an old softie at heart: one of my favourite love songs is “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg. As I was out yesterday morning in High Park in the forest path near Keele Station, the dim light from the morning overcast and the silence reminded me of a line from the song:
“Deeper than any forest primeval, I am in love with you.”
The forest did feel very deep and moody yesterday, and these three images for me capture the mood. All were created using my Nikon N90s 35mm SLR, 17mm/3.5 Tamron Ultra-wide angle lens, shot on Rollei RPX400 film, developed in Perceptol.
Again from High Park in Toronto.
Hasselblad 500C/M, 80mm/2.8 Planar lens
Rollei RXP 100 film, developed in Rodinal
I believe these are birdhouses by the shores of the pond in High Park, but part of me can’t help imagining they are letter boxes, with the letter carrier delivering mail by canoe. 🙂
Hasselblad 500C/M, 150mm/4 Sonnar lens
Rollei Retro 80S film, developed in Rodinal
