Moorland birches

I seem to have a thing for photographing trees. Especially in the wintertime.

Zeiss Mess-Ikonta 524/16 & Fujifilm Neopan 400.

Taken on 17 February 2018

Just browsing

Several shots on this roll of Neopan 400 were affected by light leaks (the film had now wound tightly onto the take-up spool, and so some light got in when I opened the camera and removed the film. As a result I’ve had to crop some of the shots (including the one of some market stalls below). Not ideal, but at least they’re not completely written off – although one or two of them still show the leaks a bit even after cropping.

Zeiss Mess-Ikonta 524/16 & Fujifilm Neopan 400.

Taken on 22 February 2018

Who watches the watchmen?

Perhaps it’s these two, sat atop Over Owler Tor and gazing out at who knows what (well, it’s probably the view up the Hope Valley).

Zeiss Mess-Ikonta 524/16 & Fujifilm Neopan 400.

Taken on 17 February 2018

Silver birch

Taken a couple of weeks ago in the Peak District National Park, close to Over Owler Tor.

Pentax P30T, Rikenon 50mm f/2 & polariser & Kodak Tmax 400.

Taken on 7 February 2018

The power of photography

Although not my original intention, I like the way that this shot implies that the firing of the camera has shattered the glass.

Canon Sure Shot Telemax & Kodak Tri-X.

Taken on 22 February 2018

Ballroom blitz?

Outside Sheffield City Hall in the rain, people queue to enter the ballroom.

Pentax P30T, Rikenon 50mm f/2 & Kodak Tmax 400.

Taken on 3 February 2018

Ripples on Mablethorpe beach

I’m going through a bit of an arty-farty image border phase at present. Not sure whether it’s a good idea or not, but it does seem to make photos look better in many cases.

Nikon F70, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF-D & Fujifilm Acros 100.

Taken on 13 September 2017

More still life

Another one of my still life attempts from the weekend. Although shot on Portra 400, I converted this to black and white as it looked much better (the melon was very pale, with barely any colour to it anyway).

Yashica Mat 124 G & Kodak Portra 400 (expired in 2016).

Taken on 18 February 2018

Payphone

Someone has broken one of the panes on this slightly dishevelled looking phonebox, through which the battered but functional payphone can be seen.

Pentax P30T, Rikenon 50mm f/2 & Kodak Tmax 400.

Taken on 3 February 2018

Boots

A photo competition I’m taking part in has “Still-Life” at the theme for February. It’s not a form that I’ve much of an affinity for if I’m honest, even though some of my photos undoubtedly fall under the banner by accident. Whatever the case, I’ve found it difficult to drum up much enthusiasm, but nonetheless shot a roll of expired Portra 400 I had lying around. Most of the shots are pretty uninspiring, although there are maybe four or five that are worth a second glance (though probably not much more). The photo below was my favourite, and the one I submitted.

Yashica Mat 124 G & Kodak Portra 400 (expired in 2016).

Taken on 18 February 2018