the Italy

M and I and her parents ventured on a cruise around the Italian peninsula this last September.  I was really torn as to what photographic equipment to take on this trip.  I have many choices to consider - Nikon D3s, Nikon 1v1, Nikon F100, Sony Nex-7, Rollei 6008i and the YashicaMat 124g - I brought the Sony Nex-7 and the YashicaMat 124g after much deliberation between all.

The black and white was Fuji Acros 100 - my favorite as of late - purchased during the discontinuation of Fall 2018 - but it’s coming back as a II series. I develop using a Stand in Rodinal @ 5% with a 60 minute burn. I may experiment with an Xtol dilution soon as from what I’ve seen online that may be a bit richer result.

The YashicaMat124g performed well - but always bring extra batteries just in case. Mine were getting a bit long in the tooth it seeemd. And - gear surprises aren’t any fun when traveling.

I mistakenly scanned the above as a BW - and it surprised me how well it turned out. Typically I stay true to the nuances of the format and I don’t vary from that - but this time the image just pops so much better as BW - I like it much better.

the Coffee

M about to partake in the ritual of drinking some great coffee — in SLC no less.

drinking Coffee - in SLC

A new post -- Finally !!

I’ve been letting the time slip away — and between just enjoying life and the day to day - I’ve neglected the image posting. No worries I say - time to catch up on that.

I haven’t been shooting the Nikon F100 very much - this image is of that with color no less. Color is even more rare in the 35mm setup. It’s also interesting that film is becoming more popular and more scarce at the same time. Fuji has eliminated Acros - My most, most favorite stock of all time. Ugh… double Ugh… Onward.

Color Film - self developed - self scanned #nikon, #F100, #color, #film, #35mm

Color.

Shot this Summer in Idaho in Twin Falls, with color.  The simplicity and intensity of the colors surprised me.  I love it when that happens after development.  

Rollei 6008i, self developed and scanned.
 

Rollei 6008i, film.

Hagerman

This was in Hagerman Idaho.  It was one of those days where I had the time to shoot but I had to dig really deeply to find anything -- really -- anything to shoot.  I walked out side from the house - about 100 yards away and this scene appeared.  And I decided to make it work and capture it as best as i could manage.  Shot on Portra 400 with the Nikon F100.

WW II - Museum

Shot at the Museum - quite near the entrance.  The Museum is very nice - but I wish it was bigger !  This images is a BW convert from color.  This may be the first time I've done this, as I'm usually a purest when it comes to the craft.  But - in this case - a BW images really makes this form pop.

As always - no crop and self developed, shot on a Rollei 6008i

at the Channel

An early morning of a trip back home to Pentwater Michigan - looking down the Channel where Pentwater Lake meets Lake Michigan.  Captured with the repaired Rollei 6008i - and so far it is doing very well.

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Pentwater Michigan - Rollei 6008i