Fuji Acros 100
Shot on the Washington Beach - I'm not one for centering the frame, but in this case everything fit to where there was no other option.
No crop - shot with the Rollei 6008i of which is an amazing result when you get it right upon capture.
Fuji Across 100 in a Stand with Rodinal @5% with a 60 minute burn. Scanned on a Nikon LS-8000 legacy scanner at 4000 dpi.
No people here - which is a bit unusual were this beach attracts quite the people crowd.
Fuji Acros 100
Look for the scene to fill the frame -- see how your limitations will define the impact to the viewer - and then make that just as important as what your displaying - ultimately. If you have unlimited power you have limited creativity.
Fujichrome Acros 100 - stand development @5% - developed and scanned in house.
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.
When everything comes together - it’s difficult for me to turn away and not set up a frame - even if it is the Lola. The most amazing K9 on the planet. Yep — I said it. The Lola is amazing.
This was a grab shot - as most of my images are - M and Violet. One of the last of Violet as we put her down on July 1. Her diabetes got the best of her for the last year - yep - 12 months of shots twice a day. She was a Maine Coon and was an amazing animal we had for 10 years.
Shot with the Rollei 6008i on Fuji Acros 100 - self developed and scanned.
M about to partake in the ritual of drinking some great coffee — in SLC no less.
drinking Coffee - in SLC
The Lola — we love this bulldog… she’s some great company. But — she’s developed a limp on her rear left leg - we though it was a pulled muscle from just going all out - as she does. But — nope — it’s a torn or partially torn ACL. Ugh — so - she goes under the knife soon once we figure out how good/bad the condition really is.
the Lola - with a torn ACL
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
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.
My Wife and my Mother-In-Law.
Shot early in the year on Kodak Portra 400. Self developed and scanned - no crop.
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.
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
A New Orleans building where the light, the lines, with the interpretation from the Rollei 6008i in black and white Fuji Acros 100, makes this image better than being there. No Crop.
New Orleans - Rollei 6008i with Fuji Acros 100 Stand development in Rodinal
Shot in Twin Falls Idaho in the Fall of 2016. Exposed with the Rollei 6008i and self developed.
A Landscape Architect of the firm works the boards. Shot on Ilford Delta 400 - self developed and scanned.
This last September, on a trip to Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park I was able to grab this shot when we stopped for a quick viewing.
This image was captured really well -- and with film that is always a bit of a trick. And - if the image is captured well, there is no guarantee that the development will do it justice. The image capture, and home development, and scanning turned out just as envisioned. And this path - is the beauty of film, and the process of film, and the unexpected nature of film.
Rollei 6008i
At the end of July the Pentwater Yacht Club allows boats returning from Mackinaw to dock overnight - all stacked up. I shot this the day after the "Back from the Mac" PYC party of the night before.
Shot on the Rollei 6008i - I'm loving the rendering this camera is providing. Self developed and scanned.
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.
Pentwater Michigan - Rollei 6008i
A few blocks from the office with the early Spring setting sun and I couldn't ignore this scene.
Rollei 6008i
Across from the Harmon's grocery is my second bus stop. I've become obsessed with this roof line which is of the Harmon's. I've shot it multiple times - and this time is no different.
Ilford HP5+ - no crop - self developed.
