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skinnyvoice — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:47:52 +0000

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Camera & dev

Leica M6, Leitz Summicron 35/2 & Leitz Elmar 90/4, Ilford Fp4+ EI 100, Rodinal 1+50 14 minutes

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Three Windscreens

skinnyvoice — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:49:27 +0000

Old

Newer

Broken

The bottom two photos were taken with a 1936 LTM Leitz Elmar 90/4 mounted on the M6. The broken windscreen shows that it can be remarkably sharp. The top photo was taken with a 1970′s Leitz Summicron 35/2 IV and manages to look more like the results I’d expect from the Elmar… But I like it.

I also like Hank Williams though.

This post has no relevance to the Three Lions badge worn by the England ‘football’ team… except perhaps the second and the final photo. Images of banjo’s and the cow’s arses were unavailable, but there is a horse’s arse.

Camera & dev

Leica M6, Leitz Summicron 35/2 & Leitz Elmar 90/4, Ilford Fp4+ EI 100, Rodinal 1+50 14 minutes

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FP4+ Stand off

skinnyvoice — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:46:05 +0000

I thought I’d try stand developing FP4+ (box speed) in APH09 for an hour because I’m lazy enough to do that. I’m not overjoyed with the results though. Coupled with the Elmar 90/4 softness wide open I think the images lack something. Next time I’ll probably try 12 minutes with the usual agitation.

Tower Bridge reflections (CV 21/4)

St Alfege graveyard (Elmar 90/4)

It didn’t help that the light was completely crap. Funny thing the light was great before, crap during, and really bright after taking these photos. Perhaps I’ve done enough of this graveyard and need to move on…

This one looks alive:

I like the glass:

I don’t mind the softness on this one, it gives it some mystery:

Leaves and stone:

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