Critique Welcomed Volleyball Players

[Brian Moore]

Took one of my Holgas to the beach yesterday. Holga 120N, AKA: Light Leaker.

Shot a roll of Ilford XP2 then cross-processed it in Rodinal. (I don't see the point in having a B&W C41 emulsion in medium format. I only bought it because the camera shop around the corner didn't have any other B&W in MF.)

I shot this image from the pier. I think it is my duty to document the volleyball players in photos.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Good documentary reportage, Brian. Such a Pro!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

So that's where you hang out Brian, cannot for the life of me think why Is there a bar on the pier as well, only it would make it ideal as they have nice stools to sit at while documenting.
Holga has come up trumps again, liking the nets, the white parts and the shadows.

 

[Brian Moore]

Good documentary reportage, Brian. Such a Pro!

Thank you, Rob. I appreciate that!

 

[Brian Moore]

So that's where you hang out Brian, cannot for the life of me think why Is there a bar on the pier as well, only it would make it ideal as they have nice stools to sit at while documenting.
Holga has come up trumps again, liking the nets, the white parts and the shadows.

Sadly no bar on the pier. (So I don't stay long.) Thanks Julian. Much appreciated.

 

[Douglas McMann]

An incredible image Brian....and what a weight it must be on your shoulders to have to trudge down there very day to document this pastime for us all...

 

[Brian Moore]

An incredible image Brian....and what a weight it must be on your shoulders to have to trudge down there very day to document this pastime for us all...

Thanks Dougie. Much appreciated. (It makes all trudging and drudgery worthwhile when good people like yourself are kind enough to acknowledge my sacrifice.)

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Helga is obviously a delightful companion

 

[Brian Moore]

Helga is obviously a delightful companion

She is a splendid companion, Ivar!

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

She is a splendid companion, Ivar!

I think I have spotted her there with her back to us, so I do understand your opinion

 

[Pete Askew]

I like this very much Brian, light leaks and all and the way the focus is restricted works well I think. I do like those shadows - both the one of the young lady (you seem rather selective in your documentation) and the pole.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like this very much Brian, light leaks and all and the way the focus is restricted works well I think. I do like those shadows - both the one of the young lady (you seem rather selective in your documentation) and the pole.

Thank you Pete. The shadow of the pole really attracted my attention.

 

[Douglas McMann]

Felt I had to complement you on this one again Brian....

 

[Hamish Gill]

Sadly no bar on the pier. (So I don't stay long.) Thanks Julian. Much appreciated.

Your should get one of those gilding walking sticks that turns into a chair ... And take a hip flask ... And a telephoto lens

 

[Pete Askew]

Have you been drinking, Hamish?!

 

[Hamish Gill]

What, too far?
It was supposed to sound ironic ... Perhaps an emoticon would have helped

 

[Pete Askew]

Yeah, yeah. Ironic!

 

[Brian Moore]

Felt I had to complement you on this one again Brian....

Thank you Dougie. Much appreciated.

 

[Brian Moore]

Your should get one of those gilding walking sticks that turns into a chair ... And take a hip flask ... And a telephoto lens

The flask bit sounds OK.