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.

No Butts about it

Some more images from street shooting.

Travel on the Brain

I've already begun packing despite not leaving for over two weeks. My bag has some of my stuff already in it, my desk has a pile of toiletries that will go too. Because I'm taking a single bag, a carry-on, and am traveling a lot, I'm limited my luggage and also trying to save weight. So I calculated the weight of things. For instance, right now I've decided to take roughly 15 pounds of stuff, 9 of which are camera gear. And I can't keep myself from looking at the Hassie, saying I could carry that around Europe right?

Also, the sphynx is in front of the Spokane Free Mason Temple. Explanations appreciated.

And some more...

Here are a couple further shots. I've been keeping busy with outdoor activities the last few days, so I haven't developed at all.

More Street Shooting

A couple more images from last Thursday. I was intending to go again today, however the rain made it a little less appealing...