Black & Whites from the O.C. Fair

[Brian Moore]

All with Canon F1 and FD 28mm lens. The film was Fuji Across 100 that I accidentally shot at 400. I processed the roll in Rodinal @ 1:100 dilution, using the "semi-stand" technique for 1 hour and 20 minutes to develop as much of the images as possible.

Hussong's North The real Hussong's is a very famous (notorious, even) cantina in Ensenada, Mexico, which is not too far south of the border. Many a gringo has behaved badly there.


Big Bliddy Coos! I would have liked to have turned them around so that they were facing the sun but they gave me the impression they would not be budged lightly.


Apollo's So why not Greek food too?


Crafts A section of the fair is given over to artisans.


Icee And you can have a foot long hot dog to go along with it.


Relaxation Station Who's more relaxed?


Disk-0 1 There,...


Disk-O 2 ...and back again.


The Promenade I didn't expect much when I snaped this fotie but I quite like how it turned out.


Two Nice Ladies "Are you here to take our picture?" asked the one on the left. They were handing out free samples of nutrition bars. My camera earned me two extras. I sent this picture to the lady on the left, who had provided me her e-mail for that purpose.


Grille Chef He paused and smiled for me when he saw me lift the camera to my eye.


Lady Zep A Led Zeppelin cover band. And man they were gooood!


Snapped in Haste It may look like there was something untoward happening but it was just a daddy talking with his daughter. I liked the scene so I snapped it quick with no time to focus or adjust exposure.

 

[Pete Askew]

Lovely set again Brian. I like the movement shots especially and the shot of the two ladies in Pavillions is very nice indeed - great smiles. I also love the abundance of detail in the shot of the craft stall and, although it would be interesting to see it in colour, I love the fine texture it gives.

But my favourite is the last. Beautifully ethereal.

 

[Brian Moore]

Thank you, Pete. B&W doesn't do the justice to the abundance of color that assaults the senses at these events. Ektar next time!

Interesting that you should like the last one best. I had two shots of the Greek food stand. I'm having second thoughts on whether I selected the best one for posting. The second one is below. Which one do you think is better, Pete,...the above or the below? (Or if neither are interesting tell me that, too.) Thanks.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Liked them all, Brian. Really nice tones, thanks to your long process time, doubtless. Of the two "Greek" images, I like the new one, with speed lady, bottom left. She really makes it for me.

 

[Brian Moore]

Liked them all, Brian. Really nice tones, thanks to your long process time, doubtless. Of the two "Greek" images, I like the new one, with speed lady, bottom left. She really makes it for me.

Thanks Rob. Yes,...it was speed lady who kept appealing to me after I'd posted the first one. Thanks again, Rob!

 

[Pete Askew]

I like the first one best Brian and is on of the shots where the touch of movement gives a nice sense of the atmosphere I think.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like the first one best Brian and is on of the shots where the touch of movement gives a nice sense of the atmosphere I think.

Thanks, Pete. Much appreciated.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

You get a great feeling of the hustle and bustle of the fair Brian - I like the movement blur in people's legs

I love the worn-out guys at the relaxation station, and the movement in the rides, especially Disk-O 2.

You and your camera clearly have a positive impact on your victims, I mean subjects - great reaction from the vendors.

The kidnap shot is scary - only because of incorrect interpretation, but it does look very powerful.

Will keep an eye out for Lady Zep - love a good tribute band

 

[Brian Moore]

You get a great feeling of the hustle and bustle of the fair Brian - I like the movement blur in people's legs

I love the worn-out guys at the relaxation station, and the movement in the rides, especially Disk-O 2.

You and your camera clearly have a positive impact on your victims, I mean subjects - great reaction from the vendors.

The kidnap shot is scary - only because of incorrect interpretation, but it does look very powerful.

Will keep an eye out for Lady Zep - love a good tribute band

Thanks, Chris. Yes,...my victims! Excellent way of putting it, Chris.