'My Glass I' - a blog worth keeping an 'I' on!

[Hamish Gill]

Our very own Brian Moore has been compiling a 'shot a day' Photography blog.
He has shared some of his photos with us here on RPF, but keeping an "I" on his blog is definitely worth while for a daily hit of Film photography.

There are some real gems from a variety of equipment that demonstrate a genuine enjoyment of photography through a very natural and un-contrived style

His latest entry...

The parade has just ended and the streets are still closed to automobile traffic. It's the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, in Huntington Beach, California on July 4, 2011. This view is looking south on Pacific Coast Highway. Canon F1. Kodak Technical Pan 25 ASA film (expired). Developed in Rodinal (R09 One Shot) 1:100

... beautifully demonstrates the wonderful serendipitous nature of film photography!

This shot, the first of the blog...

Taken with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model box camera from the 1950s. This camera was designed to take 620 roll film, but it accepts 120 film. I used Fuji Acros 100 ASA film for this image. I developed the image in Rodinal.

... is stunning in its simplicity

http://myglass-i.blogspot.com/

Very impressive Brian, keep up the good work!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Brain's blog is currently our Hugo Hare link too ...

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks Hamish and Brian, will be stopping by to check on the progress as teh days go by - so no pressure Brian!

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks for posting a mention--a very gracious mention--of my blog, Hamish. Much appreciated!

Chris,...LOL! Look forward to you stopping by! Let's have a brew!

 

[Pete Askew]

Going strong there Brian and the 'Girl on a bike' shot is super. After you develop are you printing or just scanning? If so, what's your process? Just curious.

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks a lot, Pete. I'm just scanning the images. I'm a bit of a dunce when it comes to the whole scanning and adjustments issue. I use an Epson Perfection V500 scanner. I scan at 600 dpi. I use the software that came with the scanner. I am reluctant to crop images or do any post-scanning adjustments. Two reasons: 1. I just like the idea of composing in the camera. 2. I don't really know what the heck I'm doing with the adjustment software. I confess, however, that from time-to-time I have clicked the check box to adjust back-lighting. I've also adjusted contrast and brightness once or twice, but generally I'm just happy enough with the scans as they are. I also cropped one last year.

Thanks again, Pete.

 

[Hamish Gill]

I also cropped one last year

Haha ... oh how we all differ in our approach!

 

[Pete Askew]

I hope it was square!!

 

[Hamish Gill]

5x4!!