28 June, 2023
The Pop Up Herb Stall – A One Shot Story
London's Chinatown probably needs no introduction, it must be on the to do list of every tourist. But go there in the morning, as early as possible, and it presents a different ...
25 May, 2023
5 frames of Berlin with my Ricoh 500G and Ilford HP5, Ilford FP4, Ilford XP2 and Fomapan 400
Yes, the title is long, but for a good reason. This trip to Berlin was my third or fourth photo expedition with the Ricoh 500G. I'm still getting used to this lovely little came...
16 April, 2023
5 Frames with the Kodak Retina 1a & Very Expired Ilford FP4
Word is, Folding Kodak Retinas are a lovely piece of kit, provided your winding mechanism isn't broken. I had a beautiful Retina iia with a dodgy winder. F2 Schneider lens, nice...
26 January, 2023
Development Notes: Ilford HP5+ & FP4+ in Rodinal – By Simon King
It's not too often I'm able to directly compare the technical results of my photography to someone else's, but it can make for an interesting academic analysis when I do. By dir...
My brief time playing with expired colour film was not rewarding. Too much is left to chance, out of my control, making for unpredictable results. Black and white meant I would ...
6 December, 2022
5 Frames on Ilford FP4+ with a Meopta Flexaret IV – By Tony Warren
Of all the types of camera I have used over the years, my all time favourite by far has to be the twin lens reflex or TLR. If you are not familiar with the type, it is effective...
An annual Herreshoff vintage yacht regatta is held in Bristol for owners of classic Herreshoff wooden boats. Most were built in our town in the glory days of the storied Herres...
As spring turns to summer, and the warm wind caresses your skin, the air fills with smell of fresh flowers and exhaust fumes. The car enthusiasts have awakened and if you only ...