Both developed with CineStill Df96 monobath in the SP-445 daylight tank. Maybe there's a bit of infrared light seeping into the tank at the top (brighter right edge). There really was a sunbeam beating down on the tank while I had it in the kitchen sink.
Samy, I admire your steadfastness with using film and these old cameras. More power to you!
In December 2018 I came back to take photos of DDG-1001 arriving to its home port for the first time and I took this test shot of wrecks in Coronado after winter storms, clear air, seven wrecks in the frame.
The feathered friend decided to head my way shortly after taking the photo posted earlier. I was flattered that he/she picked me out of the crowd.
Climbed up my leg and took a five minute or so break on my lap. Pushing the mfd of the lens on this one. Took another much closer that is out of focus as it tried to snack on the lens.
Limited usage of my laptop while I get hold of a replacement charging cord. Those colours from Andy downsouth were very impressive! Chin, congrats! Leighton, so your daughter's taken over your mantle at the market? Always enjoy the market scenes, and look forward to Kristian's later this month. Rafael, quite a story there revealed by your 800 5.6! Phong, nice bokeh and flower! What lens is that?
Colin and others thanks for the likes/comments on the Overhills mansion shots. Colin, definitely inspired by the infrared pics you post from across the pond!
Scott - that's a big sky. I always love the light that precedes a storm.
Phong - nice work with the 300/4.5. It would be useful if you could mention the lens in your posts.
Leighton - not wearing your "I love Apple" t-shirt?
Serge - maybe the parakeet saw a reflection of itself in the lens.
Samy - agree with Leighton's comment about your commitment to film, developing and scanning.
I don't think I would have the time or dedication to pursue film anymore - although having said that I do have my father's 120mm camera that he purchased in Germany during his national service in the early 1950s. I had previously scanned a lot of the negatives that I managed to salvage a few years ago. Being in a contemplative and reflective mood from the events of the last two weeks I worked on one or two of those scans in LR yesterday. So if you want to see me at 1 day old (born on a Saturday and Christened next day) then look here:
I got carried away with the above. What I really wanted to say was that the bees are swarming to the lavender and Echinops at the moment. Honey bee close up and personal.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Scott - that's a big sky. I always love the light that precedes a storm.
Phong - nice work with the 300/4.5. It would be useful if you could mention the lens in your posts.
Leighton - not wearing your "I love Apple" t-shirt?
Serge - maybe the parakeet saw a reflection of itself in the lens.
Samy - agree with Leighton's comment about your commitment to film, developing and scanning.
I don't think I would have the time or dedication to pursue film anymore - although having said that I do have my father's 120mm camera that he purchased in Germany during his national service in the early 1950s. I had previously scanned a lot of the negatives that I managed to salvage a few years ago. Being in a contemplative and reflective mood from the events of the last two weeks I worked on one or two of those scans in LR yesterday. So if you want to see me at 1 day old (born on a Saturday and Christened next day) then look here:
I got carried away with the above. What I really wanted to say was that the bees are swarming to the lavender and Echinops at the moment. Honey bee close up and personal.
Four hours without a post... mmm. I guess folks are out enjoying a Sunday in July. I was at the farmers' market early today and it was lovely being there. The line to our favorite vendor had perhaps fifty people in it when we joined, but it moved briskly and they had our favorite tomatoes. I ate a monster this afternoon that was ambrosia... the purple Cherokee.
Yesterday I rambled around the neighborhood with camera in hand... as the old saying "a bad day fishing is better than a great day doing anything else" goes, we likely say the same about having a camera in hand. I still had the 135 f/3.5 Q AI mounted. I love that focal length and this lens is sharp wide open so what's not to like? Here's a black and white conversion of a simple shot... the conversion definitely elevated the image.
Loved the shot of you in your father's arms as a baby Colin. Perhaps we need to invite baby photos from all our friends on this thread... just for the fun of it. I guess one way to get there would be to take a digital photo of a print photo using one of our favorite lenses... something I've done often. Let's see if I have a baby photo to add to the conversation...
Shot with the 55 f/2.8 AI-s, if I recall correctly.
I was walking yesterday, which was the Fourth of July, of course. I kept my eye out for flying American flags and there were quite a few. I took photos, which on a breezy day can be a challenge. I liked this image the best.
CGrindahl wrote:
Four hours without a post... mmm. I guess folks are out enjoying a Sunday in July. I was at the farmers' market early today and it was lovely being there. The line to our favorite vendor had perhaps fifty people in it when we joined, but it moved briskly and they had our favorite tomatoes. I ate a monster this afternoon that was ambrosia... the purple Cherokee.
Yesterday I rambled around the neighborhood with camera in hand... as the old saying "a bad day fishing is better than a great day doing anything else" goes, we likely say the same about having a camera in hand. I still had the 135 f/3.5 Q AI mounted. I love that focal length and this lens is sharp wide open so what's not to like? Here's a black and white conversion of a simple shot... the conversion definitely elevated the image.
Spent the afternoon/evening out of the heat watching movies. So yes a slow Sunday for sure.
Love the black and white conversion on that one Curtis.
Hope to have some pictures to share this week. We are going on an 8 mile hike tomorrow. Going early to beat the heat. I will be shooting black and white myself. Have the backpack loaded with a small kit. The Monochrom, the 2.8cm, 3.5cm and 5cm Nikkors and some color filters. The hike will be rewarded with a big peach milkshake at the end
Sounds like a perfect day George... an early hike. I'll look forward to what you discover along the way. As that photo of succulents demonstrates, it can be the simplest thing that catches our eye. This was an image I could have tossed until the thought crossed my mind that it might respond to a black and white conversion. The magic all happening in Silver Efex Pro 2. All elements of this wonderful hobby are enjoyable... from selecting the kit to taking the photo to bringing the image into the digital darkroom. We are very fortunate to have so many fine tools available to us... including these wonderful lenses.
CGrindahl wrote:
Loved the shot of you in your father's arms as a baby Colin. Perhaps we need to invite baby photos from all our friends on this thread... just for the fun of it. I guess one way to get there would be to take a digital photo of a print photo using one of our favorite lenses... something I've done often. Let's see if I have a baby photo to add to the conversation...
Shot with the 55 f/2.8 AI-s, if I recall correctly.
Thanks Curtis - Cute picture of you!
My father took the photo, my paternal grandfather was holding me.
During lockdown my daughter's workplace have been holding weekly quiz nights via Zoom and one of the topics was guess the baby from photos submitted to the quiz master.
