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Tag: darkroom

Red Light District

January 7, 2015 mack505

Almost a year ago now, the pdexposures crew began running a darkroom feature entitled Red Light District.  I keep intending to submit something. . . My darkroom is located in a basement utility room.  It shares space with the boiler and water heater as well as a tool chest and a large number of shelves.… Continue reading Red Light District →

Posted in darkroomTagged darkroom

Breaking Film

March 2, 2014 mack5053 Comments

For some reason I've been procrastinating about this week's roll of film. I just wasn't finding the motivation to develop it.  Yesterday Jake took a spin with Caffenol; today Beth and I were home alone with time to kill and an empty kitchen. A little home chemistry seemed in order. The ingredients are simple: cheap… Continue reading Breaking Film →

Posted in darkroom, familyTagged caffenol, darkroom, developing

The scientific method

May 8, 2012 mack505

I'm not exactly happy with my results in the darkroom. My latest attempts at printing have been flat. I'm not having much luck boosting contrast to the levels I would like to see.I have been saying that I'm experimenting with my photography, but I haven't been organized. I've been playing with multiple new cameras and… Continue reading The scientific method →

Posted in CamerasTagged darkroom

Do It Yourself

April 9, 2012 mack5053 Comments

50 year old camera: $20 on eBay fully equipped darkroom: $100 on Craigslist Epson film scanner: $75, Craigslist again Spending time with my daughter, capturing images like these, and being able to say we did it all ourselves:  PRICELESS  

Posted in family, Project 365Tagged Beth, darkroom, Old Town Hill, Vitorert L, Voigtlander
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