Conflict At The Bin

[Brian Moore]

A chap salvages what he can while others enjoy a sunny afternoon. Huntington Beach, California.

Olympus XA and Arista Premium 400 film. Processed "semi-stand" style in Rodinal.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Loving the timing with the two crossing cyclists Brian - love the halo you get around teh subject with this method of dev - amkes it looks hotter and brighter

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks, Chris. This was one of the first rolls I developed using SS reels. Not comfortable that I am sufficiently skilled at rolling the film on SS yet. Well,...lets be honest--I'm not good at it yet. Anyway, I went with SS because with the plastic tank I was getting sometimes an area of one roll of film (I process 2 at a time) that had a dark band. I think it may be because the plastic reel was hanging up on the center tube. In any case, because I was using SS (and thus no center tube in the tank) I opted for the stand development technique, which I haven't done in a while. That halo effect is more prominent with the stand. I like it, too.

Thanks again, Chris!

 

[Pete Askew]

As Chris says, great timing and composition. Love the way the text on the bin flows into the text on his shorts. And it's a two binner shot - what more could you ask for (well apart from 3 or 4!)?

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks, Pete. There are many bins to shoot and they don't move fast. I'll get more in due course I'm sure.

 

[Lesley Jones]

It's a wonderful image Brian. Superb timing and I noticed the text lining up too. The beach seems to glow which enhances the fact that everyone else is enjoying themselves. I love it

 

[Brian Moore]

It's a wonderful image Brian. Superb timing and I noticed the text lining up too. The beach seems to glow which enhances the fact that everyone else is enjoying themselves. I love it

Thanks very much, Lesley, I really appreciate that.

 

[Paul Lange]

intriguing image Brian, it leaves a few questions like what's he doing? Could be homeless and rummaging or something else. I think it's the bottle that add this to the image. Are those bins or Dodkin Surveillance Daleks in disguise?

 

[Brian Moore]

intriguing image Brian, it leaves a few questions like what's he doing? Could be homeless and rummaging or something else. I think it's the bottle that add this to the image. Are those bins or Dodkin Surveillance Daleks in disguise?

Thank you, Paul. I see what you mean about the image leaving a few questions. He was indeed rummaging, but if I don't tell you that its not really obvious. What's also not obvious is whether that bin is a Dodkin Surveillance Dalek. Mr. Dodkin is a cunning fellow, so I suppose his DSD's will be very well disguised.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

That's on a need to know basis Brian

 

[Pete Askew]

I think the safest thing to do then is to take the Doom approach to them. Gratuitous I know, but better to be safe!

 

[Brian Moore]

I think the safest thing to do then is to take the Doom approach to them. Gratuitous I know, but better to be safe!

Sage advice, Pete. Thank you!

 

[Hamish Gill]

I've not tried ss reels for 35mm I couldn't work out how...
Loads easier for 120 though...

love the shot and the effect!!