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2010-07-19 After hastily parking, the driver departed.

Acros 100, EI 100.

Apologies for the hiatus - been catching up developing an insane backlog of film. I've just about caught up to July -- and after three more rolls, I'm done with E-6. At least for now; I *do* still have another liter of unmixed chemistry sitting around...

2010-07-05 Stars, because it looks like stars

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!

2010-06-29 Everyone carries around their own signs

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...

2010-06-24 He watched the Earth fly past.

From the old to the new! I've been slowly stepping through cameras of the 20th century - 1930s and 40s Voigtl�nders, 1950s Ricohs. Well, my two Ricoh Diacords failed while at a workshop, which left me wanting gear that was more reliable. So upon my return, I repaired both Diacords and started scouring ebay for something quiet and reliable.

And this is from a test roll (HP5, ei400) out of my new Mamiya 7.

2010-06-14 She stared, wondering what he saw.

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 image - the L's film counter stopped advancing and the G's film advance is now advancing too far (which caused me to lose 6 shots - argh). I'll be repairing both but the writing's on the wall; while I love shooting with these cameras, they can't take the abuse that I'm dishing out. Which isn't terribly surprising. They're both 53 years old and I'm not only taking them *everywhere*, but also shooting with them a *lot*.

So for the moment, I'm shooting with my 5D which feels like a big let-down; I was terribly unhappy with the exposures I got from it today, as I'm now spoiled by the dynamic range of film. Ah well.

2010-06-09 The Graduate

While I don't really understand why we have to have a "graduation ceremony" for pre-K, I have to say that it was a helluva lot of fun to shoot.

2010-06-08 And she slept under the trees.

Delta 3200, EI3200.

This weekend I'll be in Woodstock for a photo workshop. Which means I'm packing up photo gear. Which means I've built a travel version of my film dryer. Here's hoping it works. And doesn't melt. :)

2010-06-01 Southern German Meets Center City Chic

Ilford HP5, ei400.

Obviously, this is a crop of a 6x6 (given that it's from the Diacord L). It works much better in this aspect ratio than its original. I like a lot about this shot (it may be my favorite HP5 shot), and it's also a gateway shot for a project I've started defining.

Here's this guy, whose fashion is more Tirolean (shades of Lederhosen) with a modern bike and a pair of iPod headphones. I can't tell if he's from 1940 or 2010 except for the hints of modern trends around him. Thinking about how parts of 1940 carry to 2010 for me in this shot, I wonder about the parts of 2010 that will carry on from here - and how long they'll last. I wonder when we'll stop using earbuds. I wonder what "new" bikes will look like when this one looks "old". 24-hour ATM - what will that mean to the citizen of 2080? And, of course, balding Adidas-man in the background looks every bit the part of a 2010 jogger (despite his walking pace).

Anyway, lots of work still to do - but I've been shooting for this new project for some months now, and I'm finally pulling together material that I'm happy with.

The film cameras are doing what I wanted - enabling me to explore a new style of street photography that is, I think, leading somewhere.

2010-05-25 Standing, he compared their fancy footwear.

Ilford HP5+, ei400.

Last night my highest-precision thermometer died. Alas, no color development without it. Will have to order another (wanted to do that anyway). Fortunately my cameras are currently loaded with HP5 and Efke IR film so I can do a bit of B&W while I'm waiting for the replacement...

2010-05-22 Conscientious

Yes, yes, back to the B&W. I have a few nice color shots I'd like to post, but I'm also working on a new series and would like to finish it off first.

Looking at this I long for B&W - particularly Ilford HP5 (which this is, ei400). I planned to shoot some IR (Efke) today... and left my IR filter at home. I suppose there's always tomorrow.