Steel City Snapper photography
35mm, medium format and large format film photography (with the odd bit of digital every now and then…)
Ah, one of my old favourite subjects; power-lines marching across the landscape to destinations unknown. This one enhanced, I think, by the compression given by the telephoto lens and, most of all, by the hawk perched upon the wires.
Nikon F80 and Nikkor 70-200mm f/4 ED VR on Fomapan 400 (@320asa). Semi-stand in Rodinal 1+100 for 1 hour @ 20°.
Taken on 8 February 2026
Fear not, the blog is not about to become a source of wildlife pictures, but I thought I’d post this picture of a lone Jackdaw today. I’ve been out with friends all afternoon and am a little tipsy, so felt a relatively straightforward post might be the best option…hic…
Nikon F80, Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD & Ilford HP5+. Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 9mins @ 20°
Taken on 18 May 2024
As per the title. 🙂
Pentax P30T, Rikenon 50mm f/2 & Ilford HP5+. Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 9 mins @ 20°.
Taken on 2 May 2020
No, not that old Mel Gibson / Goldie Hawn movie, but part of some art installation at Rockefeller Plaza. 🙂
Canon Sure Shot Z135 & Ilford HP5+.
Taken on 28 May 2019
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