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I've been to a used car fair, not far from where I live. A lot of cars were for sale, but the best cars weren't for sale!

 

That's a Mercedes-Benz W115, a 1973‍-‍1976 facelifted model, and it looks immaculate.

 

Taken with Pentax MV film camera and smc Pentax‍-‍M 40mm F2.8 pancake lens, on a short roll of AgfaPhoto APX 400 film. Developed in Adonal 1‍+‍50 at 22‍°‍C.

Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8100 film scanner using VueScan.

Funnily enough, the very kind person I bought my enlarger from pointed me to this spot for photos. I made quite a few nice exposures there, this being one of them.

 

I enlarged this negative onto a paper I hadn't yet worked with before, Labaphot Labaspeed AS 314 PE. I wasn't sure that it would work at all, the box I have was given to me by a friend and I guess it was made some time in the 1980s (judging by the postal code given on the box label). I thought it might've been fogged to hell and back but it wasn't! In a previous lith test (yesterday), it didn't seem to develop any image at all but I suspect it might have not been the paper's fault, I imagine it could lith, judging by statements given on the box – "Das PE-Papier mit Barytqualität" and the fact that it doesn't include any development-enhancing chemicals. I guess another test will show.

 

I must say that I love how this print looks in person, I think the scan doesn't do it enough justice. I've found that to be typical in the domain of scanning darkroom prints but it's especially so with this one. The finish quality is excellent, probably the best pearl finish I've seen to date. The ever so slight color hue and soft rendering of tonal gradations, it's just beautiful to witness. The paper might look really well with a bit of selenium toning from what I can tell/was told. There's some selenium toner on its way to me, we'll see!

 

Some dodging was performed here, there's some telltale signs if you look closely enough ;)

 

Mamiya RB 67 Pro S + Sekor 50mm 1:4.5 + Kodak T-MAX 100

EI 64, expired 2004, Rodinal 1+50 @ 20 °C, 12:00 on the Jobo CPA

 

Labaphot Labaspeed AS 314 PE in Rollei RPN Eco 1+9, untoned

 

Print scanned on a Heidelberg/Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra II using Vuescan.

A walk under the famous Spaghetti Junction of Birmingham, UK, in early May 2015.

Officially known as Gravelly Hill Interchange, Spaghetti Junction is junction 6 of the M6 motorway where it meets the A38(M) Aston Expressway in the Gravelly Hill area of Birmingham, England. The interchange was opened on 24 May 1972. It covers 30 acres (12 ha), serves 18 routes and includes 4 km (2.5 mi) of slip roads, but only 1 km (0.6 mi) of the M6 itself. Across five different levels, it has 559 concrete columns, reaching up to 24.4 m (80 ft).

 

Taken with Yashica Mat 124G, medium format twin-lens reflex film camera, with its Yashinon 80mm F3.5 lens, on Ilford HP5+ 400 black and white film. Developed in Kodak Xtol, 1+1 dilution, some six years after the photos were taken.

Scanned with Canon CanoScan 8800F flatbed scanner using VueScan x64 9.

 

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Minolta X-570, MD ROKKOR 135mm f/2.8, Kodak Portra 160, Scanned with Reflecta RPS 7200 in Vuescan, inverted with Grain2Pixel

Holga120 / Kodak Tmax400

- selfdeveloping Rodinal 1:50

- vuescan/LR3

(6x4.5format)

 

Tmax instead of Trix ? hmm...

anyway, Holga is so-called toycamera, but fun to shoot.

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T-max初めて使って現像してみましたが、なかなかいいですね。でも Tri-Xのほうが好きかな。

Holga、所詮はトイカメラだけど楽しいですね、うん。プラスチックとガラスレンズを使い分けたり、とか。雨の日はプラスチックでしょうね。

KODAK T-MAX 400 TMY 120 + Developer Kodak XTOL + Rolleiflex 2.8D Schneider Xenotar 2,8 / 80mm + Nikon COOLSCAN 8000 ED (Vuescan RAW DNG) fotoplenka.in.ua/p591145263-fotoplenka-kodak-professional...

One of my first ever analog photos! Jokingly, I bought the last single use camera they had at some souvenir store on my visit to Bavaria back in 2015. The cashier told me something like "oh but this is still film, you know, no one buys that anymore". I didn't care much, bought it, shot with it, then mostly forgot about it. I had it lying undeveloped in some closet for a few years until I actually had it developed by a local drug store chain. And so, my analog journey started.

 

It was only recently that I came across the negatives from this camera again while looking through old photos. This one was a stand-out shot to me, it just worked. Originally, it was a color photo but I had the idea of trying it as a lith print in b/w – and so I did.

This was by far the longest photo paper exposure I've had to date. The negative was pretty dense thanks to heavy fog plus it had the brown/orange color masking too.

I've made three different lith prints – including this one. Still have a hard time deciding which is the best but this one hits my original vision the closest, I think.

 

With its super fuzzy and unsharp look, I kind of wish I had kept the camera itself... makes for very interesting, artsy shots!

 

Lith print onto Agfa Multicontrast Premium MCP 312 RC with Moersch Easy Lith 1+10

 

Briefly toned in selenium: Moersch MT 1 1+50

 

Unknown single use camera + unknown plastic lens + unknown C-41 film (how helpful ;))

 

C-41 lab development

 

Print scanned on a Heidelberg/Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra II using Vuescan.

Lomonosov Moscow State University, March 2018

 

Camera: NikonF80

Lens: Sigma 24-105/4.0

Film: Фото100 (Foto100) by Svema

developer Agfa-12 (Стандартный N 2), dilution (1 + 3), 20 degrees Celsius, time 20 minutes as ISO 100

Process up to 07.2000 (03.2018 snapshot)

Scanned by Minolta Dimage ScanElite 5400 by VueScan

Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Zenza Bronica ETRSi

Zenzanon 50mm f/2,8

HP5 Plus 400/27

Ilford Ilfotec DD-X 1+4

9' @ 20° agitaz. primo mezzo minuto e poi 10' con 6 rovesciamenti ogni minuto

risoluzione 3200 dpi

VueScan salvataggio tiff dng

sviluppo RawTherapee e salvataggio jpeg

Central Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

 

Leica M7

Leica Noctilux 50mm F1.0

Fujifilm Valvia 100

Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED

Vuescan

View from the ground - flic.kr/p/6mTPQY

Monumen Nasional in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Known as the National Monument Tower, standing 450ft tall, built in the 1960s to symbolise Indonesia's fight for independence. The top is plated in 35kg of gold. It is possible to have a grand view over the city from a platform near the top.

"During the 50th anniversary of Indonesian independence in 1995, the gold foil was recoated and increased to 50 kg of gold foil." - Which is a lot!

Tiger Balm Gardens now known as Haw Par Villa

 

Well, they didn't have to park cars in colonial times

There are many corners on roads passing through villages of my local countryside, each with dilapidated houses nearby. This is one of those corners, I visited it with my father in early November 2019.

 

Taken with Pentax SFXn film camera and Pentax‍-‍F 28‍–‍80mm F3.5‍–‍4.5 standard zoom lens, on Kodak Kodacolor 200 film. Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8100 dedicated film scanner, using VueScan x64 9.5.

They can.

みていると何故か元気になるような気がする。

 

Ihagee EXA Ib + Helios44M6 58mmF2 / Solaris100

.....scanned by Epson GT-X970 + vuescan

 

; love the color of the Solaris film.

Which is also Sandown Road in Fremont

Mamiya RB 67 Pro S + Sekor 50mm f4.5 + Kodak T-MAX 100

 

Expiry date: 2004

Exposure index: 100

 

Dust cleaned and toned in Affinity Photo 2.

 

Scanned on a Heidelberg/Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra II using Vuescan.

I like how the rails and the horizon almost "meet up". This shot was just a quick snap to finish off a roll of film. The light was fading quickly, I should probably have given it a stop more light. I think it still turned out quite nice :)

 

Mamiya RB 67 Pro S + Sekor C 90mm f3.8 + Fujichrome Provia 400F (RHPIII)

 

Expiry date: 2005

Exposure index: 400

 

Slight adjustments in Affinity Photo 2.

 

Scanned on a Heidelberg/Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra II using Vuescan.

Apulia, southern Italy

 

Nikon F801S

Voigtländer 40mm f/2 SL-II

Fomapan 200

Spur Acurol-N

Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Camera: Nikon F 80;

Lens: Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG (OC)* HS I AF;

Film: Kodak AeroColor 2444;

Filter: No filter;

Exposure: as ISO 100;

Scanned: Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 by VueScan

Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Taken in Newport, Isle Of Wight, 2017.

 

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Nikon f100,

Probably Tokina 19-35 Lense,

Ilford Delta 400 @ 400,

Ilfotec DD-X, 1+4, 12 mins @ 20C,

Canoscan 8800f, Vuescan x64,

Edited in Exposure X5

Exeter NH Conservation Land

Leica M6 50mm on Ilford HP5+

self-developed Tetenal Ultrafin 1+10, self-scanned Nikon LS9000 with vuescan(linux)

 

I anticipated this morning quite a lot: the weather forecast predicted thick fog. I woke up early and drove to Druseltal, making my way down through the Dönche natural reserve area.

 

Down there, everything was so fogged that I wasn't even sure where I was walking. Perfect conditions for interesting photography!

 

The Dönche is beautiful even when there's no fog at all but it just looks so dreamy and "void-like", if you will.

 

1s @ f22

 

Intrepid 4x5 Mk5 + Schneider-Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm f8 + Fomapan 100

 

Adox Rodinal (1+25; 4:00) at 20 °C

 

Expiry date: 2023-06

Exposure index: 100

 

Contrast adjusted and cleaned in Affinity Photo 2.

 

Scanned on a Heidelberg/Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra II using Vuescan.

Our mad spaniel and his good friend, on the beach. Taken 1-2 years ago.

  

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Zeiss Ikon Nettar,

Ilford Delta 400 @ 400,

Ilford DD-X, 1+4, 8 minutes @ 20C,

Canoscan 8800f, Vuescan x64,

Exposure X5

Froburg Olten Solothurn Swiss

12 / 2023 Mamiya RB67

Kodak Portra 160 NC

V850 Vuescan / CaptureOne

There are many corners on roads passing through villages of my local countryside, each with dilapidated houses nearby. This is one of those corners, I visited it with my father in early November 2019.

 

Taken with Pentax SFXn film camera and Pentax‍-‍F 28‍–‍80mm F3.5‍–‍4.5 standard zoom lens, on Kodak Kodacolor 200 film. Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8100 dedicated film scanner, using VueScan x64 9.5.

Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Štrbački Buk waterfall in Una national park is a 25 m high waterfall on the Una River (296 m altitude). It is situated in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read more about the national park here.

 

Taken during my trip to the Bihać area in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in August 2019, when we visited more than a few interesting locations. Mad props to Goran D for being such a great host and taking us everywhere!

 

Taken with panoramic swing-lens Horizon 202 camera, and its Industar MC 28mm F2.8 lens, on a Fujicolor Pro 400H film. 1/250 exposure, ƒ/11, metered at 400ASA with my phone.

Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8100, with VueScan x64 9.5 to two scans, stitched with AutoPano.

No idea on the name of the chapel, but it's atop Mnt. Joy. 2008.

 

Mamiya C330, 80mm lense,

Kodak Tri-X 400,

Xtol 1+1, 8 minutes,

Canoscan 8800f and Vuescan x64,

Edited in Exposure X5.

 

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Harman Phoenix 200

Nikon EL + 50mm f1.4 Nikkor-S Auto

ARS Imago C-41 Kit

Epson V850 Vuescan

Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Horizon S3 Pro.

Epson Perfection V850 with Vuescan, SmartConvert and Lightroom.

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This image captures the timeless, fleeting energy of a summer’s day with an almost dreamlike quality. The motion blur of the two figures in the foreground—a swirl of flowing fabric and blurred limbs—conveys a sense of vitality and spontaneity. Their movements contrast beautifully with the stillness of the horizon and the delicate silhouettes of distant bathers and boats, creating a dynamic tension between the ephemeral and the eternal.

 

The panoramic frame, likely achieved with the Horizon S3 Pro, accentuates the expansive nature of the beachscape, giving the viewer a sweeping sense of the scene. The choice of black and white film strips the moment down to its essence, focusing on texture, contrast, and form. The bright highlights of the fabric against the muted midtones of the sand and water give the photograph an ethereal glow, while the shadows anchor the composition in reality.

 

What’s most compelling here is the ambiguity of the narrative. The blurred figures are both specific and universal—almost ghostlike—as if they are memories materializing from the past. This interplay between clarity and abstraction reminds me of the works of Josef Koudelka, where motion and stillness collide to evoke deep emotion.

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Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Looking through an old shoe box of slides....

 

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, located in the central part of the country. It is a vibrant and bustling city, with a rich history and culture that dates back more than 2,000 years. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, including the famous Mount Everest.

 

Kathmandu is known for its stunning temples and palaces, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some of the most famous attractions in the city include the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, and the Pashupatinath Temple, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world. Other notable sites in Kathmandu include the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which are beautiful examples of traditional Nepalese architecture.

 

In addition to its rich cultural heritage, Kathmandu is also a hub of commerce and industry in Nepal, with a growing tourism industry, as well as a thriving market for handicrafts and other traditional products. The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with a range of bars, clubs, and restaurants catering to both locals and tourists.

 

Overall, Kathmandu is a fascinating and vibrant city that offers a unique blend of ancient culture and modern commerce, surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world.

Usedom Island, Germany

 

Fuji GA645i

Fuji Pro 400H

self-developed in Tetenal C41

orange mask removal and inversion: Vuescan

Fujica ST-801 + EBC Fujinon 55/1.8 + Kodak Elitechrome 100

 

Expiry date: 2010 (?)

Exposure index: 100

 

Scanned on a Nikon Coolscan IV ED using VueScan.

Reflecta ProScan 7200 - Vuescan - Lightroom Classic - Photoshop - Topaz DeNoise AI

 

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Taken on Lomography 400 film in a Pentax ME Super.

Scanned on a Canon 8800F with Vuescan and converted using Grain2Pixel.

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