I've said it before - develop photographic muscle memory and technique with what ever is available. And - sometimes that means going to extremes - i.e. - Here Kitty, Kitty !!
Nikon F100 - Ilford HP5+
Filtering by Tag: Monochrome
Ilford Delta 3200
I started the film quest with a lot of grain - Delta 3200. It was an aesthetic to pursue which called me to explore for some reason.
Shot at 1600 and developed at 3200. Everyone says this is the way to shoot it - which is what I did - but I haven't shot enough to know the difference. 3200 is their most expensive stock.
This DevScan is by "theFindLab" in Orem, UT. Although expensive they are quickly becoming a premier lab - from my own experiences. I don't know if they think the same thing but it seems I'm seeing more and more Instagram's of their work.
Shot on the Nikon F100 with the kit 24-120D. I haven't quite figured out this lens for performance - but it sure is convenient to have the focal length.
Nikon 1 V1
SLC Federal Courthouse
Vegas - thru glass
The other side of vegas - 6 floors up, thru glass at the "M". No crop.
Nikon 1 V1 - 30-110mm - no crop
Looking thru. All Nikon V1.
This was a tough one for me as the abstract nature of this possible image was difficult for me to see. As I shoot - I'm trying to be better at seeing the abstract. Here is some of the backstory - walking thru a residential house remodel I saw past the dirty bathroom to this window. When carrying my camera, I always try to shoot and not be of the types who have it slung on the shoulder all day — but I digress - so I forced the shot.
Meaning - I tried to make something of the nondescript scene. And - some times - luck has its way.
And all is good. No crop.
Nikon 1 V1, 10-30mm
Office Back Door
Still stuck on Vegas
This is a favorite - the juxtaposition of the pile of boats with the modern forms is so bizarre. So bizarre you almost don't even realize they are there in your midst. It's just a blob - which comes to life upon closer inspection.
No Crop.
Nikon 1 V1, 30-110mm
Shoes in the Sun
My pair of Pumas in some great sun.
Bricks and Beam
It's just bricks and a metal beam - but - this whole scene captivated me one late morning and when it caught the corner of my eye I had to capture it.
Sometimes it is a challenge to recognize a scene - and sometimes it seems to slap me on the forehead.
Nikon 1 V1 - 30-110mm, Silver Efex Pro 2 - Tri-X 125 - no crop.
Twin Falls Idaho LDS Temple Spire
This is the Twin Falls Idaho LDS Temple spire. Quite dramatic with the mid afternoon light and then converted to b/w.
I was testing my 300mm lens - and it really turned out well - it would be well suited for a "Cover" or editorial copy.
No crop.
Nikon 1 V1 - 30-110mm
SBux on the back Porch
I couldn't resist the light - and then I got to thinking - what makes a great image a success ?
Is it the camera, the light, the lens, the shooter -- or all 4 ?
Nikon 1 V1 - 18.5mm Converted with SFex Pro-2
Old skool tools of a once past draftsman
IPhone 5