Görlitz

[Ralph Turner]

An example of the beautiful architecture in the city centre, as seen in the soft light of evening shortly after the sun had set. Taken about 20 years ago while on holiday in Germany. Bronica ETRSi, Velvia 50.

European Holiday 2003 Pt2

A big part of our trip to the Continent was to discover the German half of my roots, a journey that would take us into the rural landscape of Western Poland. The route took us across Germany, including an interesting, if fraught, expedition through the middle of Dresden. Although the city was...

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[Rob MacKillop]

Well, there air looks to have been very clear: so much detail on view. At the top of the pole it says 1900 - 2002, which is the very definition of a ‘long century’. I love Velvia film.

I’m currently halfway through a biography of another Turner, JMW. No relation?

 

[Ralph Turner]

I’m currently halfway through a biography of another Turner, JMW. No relation?

Not that I'm aware of. It'd make my day if he was..

 

[Ralph Turner]

I haven't shot a roll of slide film for years. The last time I remember doing so was when we were still living on the Isle of Wight, before 2006. Sometimes I'm tempted, for old times sake, then I look at the price of it again and digital colour suddenly seems quite appealing again..

 

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks Rob.
It's surprising how much detail the above camera/film combo can yield, particularly with the 75mm PE. To get the best out of it with my scanning set-up I have scan in sections and stitch. Luckily most of the time, for what I want/need, a single overall scan is sufficient (you may also note that it doesn't take much for me to slip further into nerd mode)

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Cool exterior, did you get to go inside?

 

[Ralph Turner]

Cool exterior, did you get to go inside?

Sadly no. It was literally a glimpse of the place as we were heading back to our cabin. I just wanted to see the place, albeit so briefly, while we were in the area. A very pretty place, though.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Nice take @Ralph Turner. The light is so delicate around those shapes and reflections that it makes you think you can touch the building. Like putting your finger in the cream of a wedding cake to taste it.
I haven't read your blog post yet, but I'll do soon as a new subscriber to your newsletter.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Many thanks, Gianluca.