B&W CBD/Crows Nest

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B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby Reschsmooth on Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:22 pm

These were some photos taken in about March/April in the CBD and around Crows Nest. Cameron - don't know if you remember, but these were taken on the HP5 you sold me that I pushed to 1600. However, I completely messed up my developing times and under-developed by 9 minutes (recommended 24 compared to 15 actual). Still, the results came out ok.

These were taken on the F after a recalibration of the meter and other fine tunings with old 50 1.4. A beautiful combination.

I think the scanning process I have (D200) leaves a bit to be desired as the tonal range is pretty small.

C&C appreciated as 'street photography' is a style I am gradually getting into, chances permitting.

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Re: B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby biggerry on Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:33 pm

I like the first Patrick, plenty of interest and it holds the viewer, the processing (thru the film process) works nicely and i like teh grain.
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Re: B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby aim54x on Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:47 pm

I think I know the gentleman holding the J1 + 10-100 in the first image, if it is who I think it is then he would be a Nikon employee

The pushed HP5 looks interesting enough. It may lead me to experiment with pushing other films.
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Re: B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby PiroStitch on Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:33 pm

Love the first. Pushing to 1600 and the grain makes the images take on a different mood. Lovely stuff.
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Re: B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby Reschsmooth on Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:45 pm

Thanks guys. I do prefer the first as well. I printed it out on Friday night and the grain was very subtle.

I will try some more HP5, pushed and then processed correctly.
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Re: B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby aim54x on Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:40 am

Reschsmooth wrote:I will try some more HP5, pushed and then processed correctly.


Cant wait to see the results
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Re: B&W CBD/Crows Nest

Postby zafra52 on Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:57 pm

Number 1 is the winner here.
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