When writing computer programs, there’s a tradition of having your first one say “Hello World.” So that’s the title of this shot, which is from
Over labor day weekend, I had a few photographers and alt-printers over for printfest 2013 – a chance for me to teach a little alt-photo,
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Originally shot on Delta 3200 in a Diacord G; developed in Microphen. This is a palladium-toned kallitype. I’m reasonably happy that it came out (yay, my chemistry survived the flooding) but not so thrilled with the density; this is my first kallitype on Fabriano Artistico HP 300 and I’m not sure if the paper or my technique lead to this thinner-than-usual print. I’m hoping to preshrink some FabArt and try a double-hit kallitype on it.
Regardless: as you might gather from the title, t …[more]
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YES YES YES it’s FILM!
Shot with my Diacord G, Acros 100, DD-X.
And after replacing a dead hot water heater (probably a casualty of the flooding), I’m just about ready to re-open my dim room! It seems like forever since it was dry enough to use, and the humidity is finally down to 55%. I’m planning on some kallitypes in the next couple of days. Here’s hoping things to according to plan…
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Provia 400x on the Diacord G.
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a workshop lead by David Hilliard. Great guy, fantastic work, and a good teacher; the weekend was quite enjoyable and informative. I came out of this weekend with a stronger sense of where I’m going, photographically.
I also know that the long-term plan doesn’t involve the Diacord G or L, sadly. Both let me down during the photo shoot that lead to this im …[more]
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Okay, okay! For those clamoring for color – here ya go. Velvia 100F.
And for the record, I’m planning to buy more slide film for next month. I just can’t let 3 liters of developer go to waste. 🙂 From my generally unscientific tests, I’ve settled primarily on Kodak e100g; it has the best color cast to my eyes. Which, I’ll remind everyone, are red/green color blind.
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Catching up on some old shots, still processing a lot of new film. This one’s on Delta 3200 pulled to EI 1600.
For those that don’t know, I’m part of a group show opening this Friday, April 23rd. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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So, you may recall my saying recently that another camera was on the way. That was a 1958 Ricoh Diacord L (not to be confused with the Diacord G, which I’ve CLA’d, but it has fungus between the rear lens elements – you can judge whether or not that’s a significant detriment, as almost all of the shots I posted over the past two weeks came from that camera). After a weekend of disassembling the shutter, cleaning all of the parts, re-lubricating and reassembly, accidentally spilling naptha back …[more]
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Okay, I think I’m winding down on the posts from St. Patty’s in Jim Thorpe. Before I finish, I have a set of good “Friends” shots that I want to post.
Ilford Delta 3200, EI 1600.
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Ilford HP5+, EI800. On the Diacord G, whose shutter froze on me today. I think I’ve unstuck it – something related to the flash select lever (M/X) is binding, but it’s okay as long as I keep the lever on X. Which is where I want it, but it’s not where it wants to stay…
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