I like the combination of Ilford HP5 Plus and Microdol-X Developer (I am using vintage packets of the latter; once it’s gone it’s gone so I will need to switch to the equivalent from other suppliers). It was a very dull day light-wise in the Beaches recently when I shot this but film/developer combination managed to pick out enough contrast.
Hasselblad 500CM, 50mm/f4 Distagon lens
Ilford HP5+ film, developed in stock Microdol-X
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)
The combination of the signs and the wall art caught my eye.
Hasselblad 500C/M, 50mm/f4 Distagon lens
Ilford HP5+ film
From this angle, this building (Yonge/Dundas) reminds me of the cityscape in Fritz Lang’s 1920’s classic film Metropolis.
Hasselblad 500CM, 50mm/f4 Distagon lens
Ilford HP5+ film
This spot in Taylor Creek Park is so overgrown, it is hard to imagine anyone sitting here.
Kodak Medalist I, Respooled Ilford HP5+
Early morning last weekend in nearby Taylor Creek Park.
Kodak Medalist I, Respooled Ilford HP5+ film
Another image from my recent visit to the Firehall in the Beaches. This part of the old building was being used as a weight room.
Kodak Medalist I, respooled Ilford HP5+ film
Today, back to the bridge in Taylor Creek park.
Kodak Medalist I camera
Ilford HP5+ film respooled for 620 format
I was out a few days ago with my Kodak Medalist I camera in nearby Taylor Creek Park, shooting one of my favourite bridges. I noticed in the distance a woman wearing the hijab out walking, and suddenly to my eyes the scene was no longer about the bridge but about solitude and anonymity.
Kodak Medalist I, Ilford HP5+ respooled for 620
On Saturday morning the light was bright and sunny, and my eye was caught by the Toronto Harbor Commission building. I like the way the sun was hitting this proud old building, surrounded by modern steel and glass.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3 (Xenotar lens)
Ilford HP5+ film developed in HC-110, Dilution H
My Third Eye 