#photo shop in ilford

[ganglingman]

Op shop cats ready to just push that jug off the bench.

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

© Don Hong-Oai

單雄威 Don Hong-Oai (1929 – 2004) was born in Canton, China in 1929, but spent most of his life in Saigon, Vietnam. At the age of 13 he began an apprenticeship at a Chinese photo and portrait shop. During this time he learned the traditional ways of photography from the masters. Everything was done the old-fashioned way from exposing the glass negatives in sunlight to using instinct rather than timers. Don would photograph landscapes in his free time and his style was heavily influenced by the legendary photographer Long Chin-San and his technique of layering negatives to create one composite image.

In 1979 he was able to get to the U.S. and settled in San Francisco’s Chinese community. Don started making a living selling his landscape photographs in front of Macy’s and began to receive more and more recognition for his master craftsmanship. He would create these images by taking three negatives, foreground, middle ground and far ground, and selecting a subject matter from each negative to form one composite image. All parts of the image do exist in life, but the photograph as a whole is an image that only existed in Don’s imagination. Each photograph is a unique handcrafted piece of work.

The photographs of Don Hong-Oai are made in a unique style of photography, which can be considered Asian pictorialism. This method of adapting a Western art for Eastern purposes probably originated in the 1940s in Hong Kong. One of its best-known practitioners was the great master Long Chin-San who died in the 1990s at the age of 104) with whom Don Hong-Oai studied. With the delicate beauty and traditional motifs of Chinese painting (birds, boats, mountains, etc.) in mind, photographers of this school used more than one negative to create a beautiful picture, often using visual allegories. Realism was not a goal.

He never had an assistant or had his images put together in a lab. Each piece had to be put together by Don as he saw it in his mind. His work has won scores of international awards and is included in hundreds of personal and corporate collections worldwide.. Only in the last few years of his life – he died in June 2004 – was his work discovered by a wider public, and he was kept very busy making prints for collectors across the US and worldwide.

Don Hong-Oai was one of the last photographers to work in this manner. He is also arguably the best. He was honoured by Kodak, Ilford and at Fotokina in West Germany and was a member of the International Federation of Photographic Art in Switzerland and the Chinatown Photographic Society.

[shrimpyburgers]

Excited! These are some of my favorite shots from my first 6 rolls on my Minolta X-300. I purchased this camera from a camera shop in an underground mall in Daegu. I’m very new to film photography (photography in general) and these came out great. I recently picked up at Nikon Tele-Touch point and shoot and X-700, and I’m excited to see what comes from them as well.

The B&W pictures are shot on Ilford HP5 Plus. Color photos from Korea and U.S. are shot on Kodak Gold/Colorplus and Ultramax respectfully.

[sailsonthehorizon]

Lost in prognosis

Lateral thinking. Over thinking. A mysterious medical misery (try saying that after a few pints...).

Random photo just because. Pentax MV / Ilford HP5

The other day I went out on the ebike for 21.42 minutes. I also cleaned out the chickens (5 minutes) and drove to the supermarket for a bottle of don’t-judge-me single malt whiskey (15 minutes).

The following day I was so incredibly tired and so incredibly sore I couldn’t even face reading, as the pain in my arms was too great to even hold the sodding book. I dictated this is into my phone, to tidy up at a later date on the laptop.

I don’t know what is going wrong within me. I’ve been tested for pretty much every muscle disease and autoimmune condition under the sun, bar rarer types of muscular dystrophy and motor neurons. At 3am of course it is MND, brains are not renowned for being overly positive in the wee hours.

Better days - lateral thinking

So on days when I can face the bike, or a coffee date, or a short trip out I am a positive, alternative thinking version of the broken me. Can’t walk far? Use the scooter. Sun shining on the hills? Drive out to a view point and take the camera. I can almost accept what is happening by making different choices. Adapt to perform, don’t let the b*****d get you down and all that far-too-overly-positive ‘warrior’ stuff.

Facebook memories reminding me that I’ve achieved and done some pretty darn cool things. Go me.

Bad days - over thinking

Then there are the murky days, currently outnumbering the blue sky days by about 5:1.

Can’t walk far? Hate who I am, feel utterly pointless, Google shop power-chairs. Sun shining on the hills? Throw massive self pity party and irrationally start resenting my friends (obviously very lovely and totally justified!) Facebook photos of fell walks and days out. Not a ‘warrior’ in any sense of the word; disgustingly self obsessed, hiding away, too embarrassed to be seen as someone I don’t recognise or accept.

Facebook memories reminding me that even a year ago I could do so much more. I miss sailing SO much.

People say - with only the very best of intentions - things along the lines ‘at least it’s not *insert well known chronic condition here*’. As if by remaining nameless It is a manageable, harmless condition. I suppose it does make the conversation a bit easier, and I’m absolutely not going to shoot anyone down for trying to make me feel better. 

I know It isn’t harmless and I can’t seem to manage It. I’m swinging on an exhausting pendulum between trying to ignore it because it feels too messed up to be true, and forcing myself to use the words ‘I need help’. Help with the kids, help with the housework, help with the boredom. It is relentlessly progressive and is speeding up. This year is the toughest yet. I have been saying that every year since 2018, but with each increase of toughness comes a whole new level of acceptance to somehow get under control.

I admit I don’t know where I’m going with this, I think I just needed to get something out there. Will attempt greater positivity, a half decent structure and definitely more photography next time!

Until then, thank you for sharing this with me, and peace out. ✌️

[pantone-palette]

Working on editing more of my photos. Rolled up dole ilford XP2 400 to develop at home and figured out afterwards I don't have the right chemicals!

Now I gotta roll it back up. Can it. Get it to the shop :o

[analogphotostories]

Shadowplay Steps

​Shadowplay Steps 📷 Canon EOS 500N + EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 🎞️ Ilford XP2 super 400

The last three photos were taken with my very first (film) camera, which I bought about 30 years ago. Well, not exactly the same one – the original is sadly broken. The autofocus only works when it's upside down! Plus, I sold the lens in the meantime. So, I got the same setup from a second-hand shop, and these are shots from the first roll of film I tried to make sure the camera works properly.

[marryrd]

Join us for the 2024 Ilford inGreen Climate Change Action Day on June 12th & August 14th, 11 am to 1 pm.

Start with a community photo op, then get involved in litter-picking and gardening activities on Ilford High Road, Chadwick Road, and Clements Road.

We'll also have a briefing on climate change action plans, with all tools provided on-site. Let's collaborate with local businesses & the community to create a greener environment!

Meeting point: Exchange Ilford Shopping Centre, Level 3 - The Loft.

[liverpoollomo]

Parliament Square Coffee. Zenit E. Ilford FP4.

Whilst shooting the test roll in my newly refurbished Zenit E I happened upon a new coffee shop in the Baltic Triangle. The staff where friendly and seemed interested in the weirdo who had arrived unannounced and began shooting with an old fashioned camera.

I'll have to make more trips down there and chill with a caffeinated beverage. The view of the cathedral is fantastic (sadly I didn't get a photo of that.)

[vintageimageryx-blog]

Lafayette Indiana Railroad Train Photo Vintage Panoramic Black and White 1923 Photo of Monon Shops Rail Yard Roundhouse Father's Day Gift by VintageImageryX

30.00 USD

Lafayette Indiana Railroad Train Photo Vintage Panoramic Black and White 1923 Photo of Monon Shops Rail Yard Roundhouse Father's Day Gift This vintage panoramic black and white photo is a rare glimpse into the transportation and industrial scene of Lafayette, Indiana in 1923. Featuring the Monon Shops Rail Yard and Roundhouse, this photograph captures the bustling activity of the time. The photo is a perfect Father's Day gift for any history or transportation enthusiast, as well as an excellent addition to any collector's memorabilia. Its vintage black and white style and panoramic view make it a standout piece of Americana and transportation history. The Monon Shops Rail Yard and Roundhouse were a vital part of Lafayette's transportation infrastructure, and this photo brings their legacy to life. The image is high-quality and provides a unique perspective on the time period, showcasing the progress and development of the transportation industry. This vintage panoramic Lafayette Indiana Railroad Train Photo is an excellent choice for those who appreciate historical Americana and vintage decor. It's a conversation starter and a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of those who built and maintained Lafayette's transportation system. THIS IMAGE IS HUGE! image size is 14"x 42" (20cm x 61cm) printed on Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl Paper known for its nice luster finish. using UltraChrome K3 Inks which are rated up to 125+ years not cheap inks that will fade in 3 months very suitable for framing PERFECT FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE Thank you for looking. Truly a rare find Do you need something custom, Different Paper stock or maybe an image of your own just drop us a Convo. We will be happy to work with you . PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS. THANKS.

[jordyn--johnson]

[disco-fucks]

93/365

[victorsglimpses]

06/01/2016 - HappyNewCutter at Otrad

[wiersm]

Looking towards the Buurkerk Utrecht, December 2016 http://vsco.co/wiersm/media/5a47d8a2fca1df22123cf33f?share=MTUxNDY1Nzk2MQ%3D%3D

[echt-analog]

FOMAPAN 400

Foma, the Czech manufacturer for black and photo material since 1921, produces this film stock in a classical (some woud say “old-fashioned”) way. It comes as roll film 120 or perforated 35 mm film, its siblings with lower ISO even as sheet film.

When I used the ISO 100 Fomapan some time ago, the results were underwhelming, t.b.h. Nevertheless, driven by recent price increase for Ilford and especially Kodak film, I was searching for a flexible to use film that does not cost the world.

What can I say, I found it. Fomapan 400 is a panchromatic black and white negative film of ISO 400, perfect for imperfect lighting situations (e.g. street photography, winter weather etc.) and with an exposure range of ISO 200 to 1600, though I haven’t tested pushing it yet.

It has a resemblance to Kodak’s TRI-X, this gritty, contrasty look with deep black and shining highlights. Grain is, of course, visible but never distracting, sharpness and details are very good. What I learned to like most is Fomapan 400′s rendition of very bright areas, almost like a halo. You have to envision this when taking pictures, but it can come out very pleasingly, especially in scenes with high contrast.

I will add Fomapan 400 to my list of films I always want to have in my fridge (as my jack of all trades black and white film). Last words: if you order larger quantities (for your friends too maybe), it could be worth it to check out their online shop (”e-shop photo”), it’s quite a saving.