5/2/23-another Pinhole photo... same camera close to the same spot, 2 different papers, the one on the left is old expired Kodak, and seems to be damaged from heat or moisture, it is 1 minute 30 seconds long.
the other one is a 1 minute exposure on newer Ilford Multigrade paper. I kind of like the Kodak... the funky splotchy stuff adds a bit of texture.... oh the can was a small 8 oz Sparkling Water Can.
i'm back. i guess. i didn't really notice i had left. lot to do lately. i did, in fact, get an enlarger - a bogen 22b special. wow, does that thing work. very functional. (i jest, but it's honestly a great piece of gear and suits my needs perfectly)so, as one would expect, i've been working on figuring out the whole printing deal. i've been doing better than expected, and it's so nice to be able to have pictures of a higher quality than my previous phone scans. i have done 5 successful prints so far. i'll put 3 of them up, for reasons. here's the pictures
The PIctures
this was my first attempt at printing. it is a picture of my friend looking out the window of an abandoned house we were in. i took it with the k1000 with the takumar 28mm on kodak plus-x 125, expired sometime in the 90s, i think. i think it looks pretty good. it was a 9-second exposure for the enlarger, on ilford multigrade rc 5x7 paper
this was my 3rd attempt at printing. the second was just a worse version of this one. it's still not as focused as i would like it to be, but whatever. it's a little path in a little town. i took it on the same day as the above picture, and therefore with the same rig. everyone i've shown it to has sad it looks spooky, bu i really don't get that at all. i think it was like a 14-second exposure on some unidentified 8x10 paper (cropped obviously)
this is my 5th and latest attempt as printing. the 4th wasn't all that well exposed and had some pretty blatant information about my location, so i didn't want to post it, even to my audience of one person (whom i know irl). this is a picture of some big lights. it was kind of a rushed job, so i definitely could have done better. i think i'll redo it somehow. it was taken with an olympus stylus infinity zoom on fuji superia 400 - the first roll of film i ever shot. i might post the color image sometime else, but it's a totally different feel in black and white. i wanted it to be kind of foreboding, and i think i did manage to communicate that just a little bit. like a 3-second exposure on the multigrade 5x7 with a 40c filter. i'm not sure if filter nomenclature is standardized, so i guess i'll specify that it was a very light blue
to answer the hobbyists rudimentary question:
“Can anyone give me the times to develope(sic) FB paper in Ilford Multigrade paper developer. Ilford Ilfostop and Ilford rapid fixer? Thank you!”
in the land of time and temperature, it helps to be able to take the temperature of the room.
The direct answer is: https://www.ilfordphoto.com/amfile/file/download/file/1828/product/709/
Multigrade…
For this project I plan on shooting a series of portraits in the South of France in a documentary street photography style. I hope to capture decisive moments and tell people’s stories through my images. My main plan is to walk around the city of Montpellier and take photos of people, or things I find intriguing, and share emotions.
Equipment and Resources
My film Camera – Leica M6 35mm
My 2 Lenses -> 50mm and 35mm
X3 or x4 Films 36poses, Ilford HP5 ISO400
Tripod and shutter release cable -> in case of night shooting
Reflectors
Spare batteries
A little notebook -> daily notes for my workbook
Location
• Montpellier, France
Location Ideas :
- Place de la Comédie, Esplanade, Les jardins du Peyrou, le vieux Montpellier, Place de la prefecture.
Possible Market
A self-published book -> could be a local success, people living in Montpellier would be more likely to buy the book. I want people to look at this book and make them feel special.
An Exhibition -> A series of black and white portraits on film in a little exhibition space in Montpellier for Citizens but also tourists. A simple portrait gallery.
Time Table
April
May
Techniques and Approaches
This is going to be very challenging for me as I will have to go up to people, present myself and my project in a few sentences and make sure they are comfortable with their photograph being taken. It is going to be a personal social experience too.
I want to print 10 final images in the darkroom on Ilford Glossy multigrade IV RC de luxe paper. I think it will be good to have physical photos to present as its part of the whole film photography process, processing the film and printing in the darkroom.
I’ve been taking darkroom evening classes so I’m confident with printing in the darkroom and, if needed, use various techniques as dodge and burn.
Presentation
I will send away 5 photos for Final big prints. In my post production class we are going to send one of our photos to print as a test so I will be able to look at costs, paper types and format.
I want a simple layout, my photographs against a white wall.
I like the idea of black frames and white contours around the photos. I think it really makes the photos stand out.
Untitled Still Life with Record Player - 2.5″x2.5″ paper negative, kodak brownie hawkeye with inverted lens, caffenol developer - robert matejcek - 2024
“It's only right that you should..
Play the way you feel it…
But listen carefully…
To the sound of your loneliness…"
- Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Digital negative project today. 1) Original FujiFilm FP-3000B Instant B&W 3 3/8x4 1/4 inch print of the Rocky River in ScidmorePark, Three Rivers, Michigan taken with Polaroid 340 Land Camera. 2) Digital negative on Fixxons Waterproof Screen Positive Film 8.5x11 inch. 3) Test contact print on Ilford Multigrade RC Pearl gelatin silver paper 8x10 inch. I'm loving this analog to digital back to analog process! New mini-series within the Three Rivers collection. ~ Matteo #black&whitephotography #polaroid #polaroidlandcamera #silvergelatin #silvergelatinprint #photography #art #digitalnegative #hybridprint #analogphotography #analogtodigitalphotography #fujifilm #fujiinstant #fujiinstantfilm #fujifilminstant #fujifp3000b #polaroidlandcamera340 #landcamera #landcamera340 #darkroom https://www.instagram.com/p/CnikggBORtm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
It went smoother then I expected. I wasn't sure how the Yashica D would do at the longer exposures. So I took notes, used a tripod obviously... and had some fun... well minus the mosquitoes.
I metered a grey card, I used ISO 6 for this Ilford multigrade paper. I did not preflash so I expect next level contrast... especially on a sunny day. With only doing a quick invert in photoshop express I am pretty pleased.