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That didn't last long....

What can I say, I've returned. Old photos from my graduation back in May. I had gotten them developed, but no longer had a scanner. Recently I've reacquired a scanner, and am filing through the film that was developed and stored as photography slipped out of the main concentration.

Clecos

Oh...?

Is this thing on..?

Its been a while. I've been trying to keep myself busy and succeeding to a degree, but I finally took some time to shoot and to share what I shot.

More?

The locks in Amsterdam and the TV Tower that the Soviets built to prove they were just as good at everything as the West (they had Swedish engineers complete it because they couldn't according to our tour guide)

Amsterdam Cobble Stones and Florence from a hill

Home Safe

Phew, that was a trip! And what a great trip at that with only minor setbacks. I sure did spend a lot of time traveling. At the moment, I lack the internet at home, so here are a couple of images I edited a bit and threw on a thumbdrive.


Amsterdam! The place is crazy, especially about bicycles. I will spare you a comment about cycling going to the birds.

Florence, Italy

I am currently in Florence, Italy. Its been interesting to be using my digital camera for landscapes, cityscapes, and architecture, instead of just photojournalism. The city has so much history, and so many architectural wonders, that you soon acclimate and become jaded and quit taking photographs of things that if you saw them alone, outside of Italy, would blow your mind. The weather turned a bit better today, so I have some pictures that are lit by the sun! Also, it didn't snow today which was nice, and more along the lines of what I expected from Italy. I leave tomorrow for the Netherlands, and won't have computer access (or at least that I'm currently aware of) and so won't be posting anythnig until I return home, where I will post! and POST and POST!!!! (with pictures).

Drawing a Blank (no really, i can't think of a good title)

Forest Fiesta, Part 1

Low Yields on Test Roll

While I wasn't expecting much from this roll, I certainly expected more than this... I'm not sure when I'll get to the two rolls I have remaining to develop, but hopefully I get something more out of them.

Push it (not to the limit)

Pushing film means pretending the film is a whole lot faster than it really is, and compensating in the darkroom. It creates excess grain, added contrast, and generally is for emergencies only. I've done it with 35mm with decent results, but the film was too grainy. Here is some shots with medium format pushed, to the same levels. I'm actually impressed. I won't hesitate to do it again.

Also maybe you'll notice that i have big pictures of small things. Hooray for extension tubes!!!

I've got two rolls left of black and white to develop, and about enough chemicals to do it before switching bottles. Due to the time I'll be leaving, I'll be saving the rest of the developer until I get back. In the meantime, if I FIND time to shoot, i'll be shooting some color! Woo hoo!

Kinetic Energy

Phew busy week! My friend came into to town, so I've not been shooting at all. I did however shoot the girls basketball game where I learned an important lesson: Always keep gear close by, behind you, and in the bag if its not in your hands. These two ended up in the crowd, but first sent some of my things, like big expensive lenses, flying. This is the last image of the series. I immediately ducked after this frame, but I'm glad I continued shooting for this fun frame.




Also, here are the last few shots I liked from my last development. Look closely at the second image. You can always click on it to enlarge it.