Delta 3200 in Xtol.

From the 2011 Mitsuwa rice pounding (“Mochitsuki”) and Lion Dance in New Jersey.

I’ve also got three rolls of Pro 160S that are heading out to Miller’s Lab for them to develop and scan. Hopefully they came out as well as the B&W shots; it was quite dim, and I’m always nervous about shooting slower than 400 speed film in that kind of light.

The lion dance performance was fantastic. The Mochi performance was energetic, but seemed less organized than t …[more]

You must understand that when I say “better than breakfast”, that’s saying quite a lot — as breakfast was prepared by my aunt (pictured), and is always out-of-this-world.

Delta 3200, Microphen.

Delta 3200, EI 3200.

Look at that, I can still shoot, develop, scan and post! Will wonders never cease.

I don’t usually like shooting Delta 3200 over 1600, but the lighting in this room really wasn’t up to the task – and my wedding policy is generally “don’t take more gear than the wedding photographer.” For our friends’ wedding, I carried the Mamiya 7 and a cheap 1970s flash. I wound up shooting 6 rolls of Delta 3200 and 10 of HP5. (So much for “I’ll take them, but I won’t sh …[more]

Kodak e100g.

From Abington High’s fireworks last night. Titled by a 5-year-old, upon request, as it was his choice to go to the fireworks last night; this is the first year he’s been interested (and not scared of the loud noise). I might have titled it “Stars and Stripes.”

Yes, he loved them!

Provia 400x.

A shot from my first color test roll through the Mamiya 7 – this time from a quick trip to Manhattan. I can’t wait to develop the rest of the film from this shoot…