Steel City Snapper photography
35mm, medium format and large format film photography (with the odd bit of digital every now and then…)
Another digital shot from Barcelona today.
Something good that happened today…
I had a chilled couple of hours lying on the bed watching episodes of QI while the cats snoozed beside me. It’s really nice to relax like this (especially as my legs were aching a little from yesterday’s hike) and it’s something I don’t do often enough, always being busy with other stuff that can probably wait a little while.
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 20 December 2024
I’ve not had chance to write up my new “Expiriment” post today as I went out for a hike and didn’t get back home in time. Maybe tomorrow, time allowing…
Instead here’s another digital shot from December’s Barcelona trip.
Something good that happened today…
I went out into the Peak District with the intention of wandering around Baslow, one of the closest villages in the park to Sheffield. I think there are plenty of subjects there and, while I’ve driven through the village on many occasions, I’ve never actually stopped to explore.
However, when I arrived, I instead decided to walk to Chatsworth House, which stands a mile or so down the Derwent Valley from the village. I ended up hiking for miles, but the weather was bright and clear, I shot a roll and a bit of Tr-X through my Yashica Mat 124G, and had a good time doing it. It’s nice to get out and get some fresh air and exercise.
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 22 December 2024
We walked past this place selling dumplings on a number of occasions while in Barcelona (although we didn’t get chance to purchase any). I thought it made for a nice picture.
Something good that happened today…
I’m still struggling to find something to put in this section on some days. I did have some good personal news, but it’s not something I want to talk about on here, so I’m clutching at straws a little otherwise. I think that the fact I tend to worry about things a lot can mean the good stuff gets obscured.
So I’m going to go with my weight. Not that it’s great – I’m overweight and at least a half-stone over what I was back in the autumn – but I’m still over a stone lighter than I was this time last year and, while my weight is not really dropping much at present (still some Christmas treats hanging around the house that need to be defeated!), it’s not increasing either, which bodes well for when I make a proper effort to get it under control soon. Hopefully I might hit my target this year!
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 22 December 2024
I managed to shoot another roll of film through my Yashica Mat 124G today – that’s four rolls in less than a week (and this one is officially my first of 2025). After a relatively sparse couple of months in terms of taking pictures, I hope I can get back into some sort of regularity again as the new year kicks in.
So, more film stuff coming, but another digital picture today (mainly because I’m tired after a day of shooting film!).
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 20 December 2024
Although we booked our pre-Christmas trip to Barcelona several months ago, it was only a week before we were due to depart that I realised that my passport was close to its expiry. Checking the entry requirements for Spain I became pretty concerned when I realised my passport needed a minimum of three months until expiry from the date we returned home. Looking into this further on the Spanish consulate website, I got the slightly more specific “90 days, minimum” figure.
Thankfully, my passport just squeaked through the requirements, but there were definite nervous moments when going through border control where I wondered if they might refuse my entry and put me on a plane back home!
I’ve now sent off for a new passport so at least I’ll not have to worry about this again for the next decade!
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 23 December 2024
Continuing my run of digital shots taken on my recent trip to Barcelona, here’s a picture of a lifeguard vessel that was moored in the marina.
I’d planned on taking a shot of this on film, but the roll ran out before I got the chance.
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 22 December 2024
Clear skies in Barcelona meant there was some gorgeous light about, although the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter mean that this only falls on locations at certain times of the day. When you catch it though, it’s lovely.
Another misty day here in the UK today, so I got out for the third time in as many days with my Yashica Mat 124G and a roll of Tri-X. I’m hoping to start developing the three rolls on Monday.
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 20 December 2024
While we were in out hotel room in Barcelona last weekend, I noticed this scene through a gap in the curtains. I liked the contrast of light and shade, and the golden and blue colours of the scene outside.
Meanwhile, back at home after Christmas day, we’ve had misty conditions the past couple of days, so I’ve managed to get out and shoot a couple of rolls of Tri-X through my Yashica Mat 124G. I might get the opportunity to develop them over the next few days before I post my annual favourite photos post (and I don’t yet have any film photos for this month).
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 21 December 2024
As much as I like to look at street photography, I don’t tend to take too many street shots myself. This one turned out quite well though, I think. I like the colours.
Ricoh GR III
Taken on 20 December 2024
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day whether you celebrate the occasion or not.
Ricoh GRIII
Taken on 21 December 2024
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