pfm Picture A Week (PAW) 2020

[Gromit]

Everyone who's into photography should own or have use of a 6x6, there's something about them, a totally different perspective opens up. Quite magical when you get it right!

When I was given my Yashica 635 I was worried the square format would be restricting. Happily, I've found the opposite to be the case - it's quite liberating in fact, to the point now that I might even prefer it to rectangular.

 

[Paulicus]

When I was given my Yashica 635 I was worried the square format would be restricting. Happily, I've found the opposite to be the case - it's quite liberating in fact, to the point now that I might even prefer it to rectangular.

l love the square format. It's a different way of seeing the world, which we view in landscape format. Great for street photography, too. You'll have to get used to people asking you questions about the camera etc My first 6x6 was a Lomo Lubitel 166B purchased from a Chemist's in September 85 priced @ £14.99 and, I've still got it in its original box with the price tag on.

I hope you've got an incident light meter to complement the camera collection. If not, I can recommend a Sekonic L308 B it'll give you a readout in EV values which I think is what the Hasselblad uses?

 

[Gromit]

Thanks Paul - funnily enough I do have a 308, and that EV setting is just so useful. Would like a spot meter but the Sekonic ones aren't cheap. Still, for now, the 308 is a wonderful little tool.

 

[Gromit]

Lincoln Drill Hall - this is a wonderful sculpture, made up of welded metal panels. The face itself is approx 5m tall and quite striking, especially on a sunny day:

Lincoln Drill Hall by Boxertrixter, on Flickr

Hasselblad 500CM/Zeiss 80-2.8/Ilford HP5 at ISO800

 

[Paulicus]

Wonderful, Richard. Is it a famous face?

 

[Gromit]

Wonderful, Richard. Is it a famous face?

Thanks Paul - as to who it represents, I really have no idea! I'll ask at the box office the next time I'm in town - it's only 100yds from London Camera Exchange so any excuse.

 

[ian123running]

A different kind of church - the 'altar' of the cathedral in Lleida, Catalunya, Spain. Originating in 1203, it once had a glorious crafted and decorated interior. It was occupied by the military from around 1701 to 1948 and was largely stripped of ornamentation, statues, carvings. Not your usual gothic cathedral but in a way it is very beautiful.

Cathedral Seu Vella by Ian123_running, on Flickr

 

[Gromit]

Our village church:

St Andrews by Boxertrixter, on Flickr

Hasselblad 500CM/Zeiss 80-2.8 Planar T*/Kodak Portra 400

 

[eternumviti]

 

[Gromit]

Washline by Boxertrixter, on Flickr

Fuji X-H1/AI-Nikkor 105 f2.5

 

[Pete MB&D]

Stairs by Pete Maddex, on Flickr

Stairs 2 by Pete Maddex, on Flickr

Premere by Pete Maddex, on Flickr

Pete

 

[Gromit]

One from the archives - BSB at Brands Hatch (1996 I think) we managed to blag some pit passes:

PItlane by Boxertrixter, on Flickr

Nikon F3/AI-Nikkor 50-1.4/Kodachrome 200

 

[Lefty]

@Gromit - Great lens choice Richard. That Nikkor 105/2.5 Ai-S is a beauty. I made the mistake of selling mine a few years ago and only re-acquired one last year. Needless to say I will never sell it. (Especially as it's a really nice example).

Gorgeous film images too - both from the archives (I LOVE Kodachrome) and your recent stuff with the Hassy. Hope you're enjoying it. I would love to own one someday.

Here's a quick one from me. Messing around with an image taken at a local park today:



Swoop by Amar Sood, on Flickr

Nikon Z7 / Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 AF-P

Lefty

 

[miktec]

... just joined today because hugely impressed by the standard of photography - so much so that tempted to take camera out for a spin.

was going to post one I made earlier ... but system says it's spam so no go

 

[ff1d1l]

Wheel by Mr ff1d1l, on Flickr

 

[Mr Perceptive]

In Dinorwic yesterday, went to several paces I’ve not need to before, on way back to car stumbled, jammed right foot, went head over heals and when stopped my right foot was pointing out at 45 degrees!!

the guy who I was with had done the same 9 months earlier, mountain rescue there in less than 40 mins, airlifted to Bangor hospital, ankle re-aligned yesterday, going to be inner today.

so you will all have to wait for the pictures!!

currently featured on the Llanberis Moutain Rescue Team Facebook page - they were simply phenomenal

it’s a lesson to those of us who wander out alone - take care

 

[Lefty]

In Dinorwic yesterday, went to several paces I’ve not need to before, on way back to car stumbled, jammed right foot, went head over heals and when stopped my right foot was pointing out at 45 degrees!!

the guy who I was with had done the same 9 months earlier, mountain rescue there in less than 40 mins, airlifted to Bangor hospital, ankle re-aligned yesterday, going to be inner today.

so you will all have to wait for the pictures!!

currently featured on the Llanberis Moutain Rescue Team Facebook page - they were simply phenomenal

it’s a lesson to those of us who wander out alone - take care

Ouch! Really sorry to hear that David. From our brief time there it's easy to see how something like this can happen. This and Greg Whitton's experience in Snowdonia have definitely highlighted the need to be prepared and take care. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Amar

 

[Pete MB&D]

Ouch Mr P

Hope you heal quickly.


Pete

 

[eternumviti]

Sorry to hear that David.

Did you see this:?

https://gregwhittonphotography.wordpress.com/2019/08/28/lets-cut-to-the-chase-i-could-have-died/

 

[davcoll]

Get well soon.

Dave