Oxford Snaps Part 1

[Rob MacKillop]

This is the roll (Portra 400) where I forgot to take the orange filter off the lens. In editing I initially used the colour sliders in an attempt to restore what should have been, and even rendered them in b&w, but I actually preferred the dream-like quality they already had. Fitting, as the holiday already feels like a dream.

Mamiya 6 having its first big outing, I'm really pleased with it. As far as I can tell, there is only one slight negative. Looking through the viewfinder you can see the shutter speed illuminated on the left edge, and you can adjust the exposure as you please - that is unless the sun is really shining brightly, then it is harder to see, sometimes impossible. So I have since bought the new TT Artisan Meter (click link) which now sits on the Cold Shoe, and works brilliantly.

All the following are from a walk along the canal with my daughter, about 10am on a very hot day:

 

[Pete Askew]

I agree, the yellow filter provides a slightly dream-like feel (most notably in the third). I like them all a lot, but the second is especially splendid.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. Despite the yellow, it was an orange filter. I agree about the second - my favourite. I might copyright this technique!

 

[Ralph Turner]

Great set, also particularly the second for me. Brings to my mind old oil paintings, yellowed yet still beautiful in spite (or because) of the ravages of time.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Befitting the area of Alice in Wonderland. ’Rob in Wonderland’ does not have the same ring.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Befitting the area of Alice in Wonderland. ’Rob in Wonderland’ does not have the same ring.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Lovely scenic pictures and warm I might say, naturally, it was a hot day, right? Very good Rob, really like them. Always wanted to go to Oxford. I may learn something.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Very hot, Ivar. I recommend Oxford for many reasons.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Very hot, Ivar. I recommend Oxford for many reasons.

Thank you. My missis and I have talked about it a lot.

 

[Brian Moore]

I might copyright this technique!

Aha! Not yet copyrighted!

These have the look of "redscale" film.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

These have the look of "redscale" film.

...but better!

 

[Milan Vjestica]

My home town.

Nice rendition of areas I am very familiar with.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Glad I have your blessing, Milan!