Friday, January 13, 2012

Weekend black & white

Another shot with the old Canonet, along the canal bank in Reading a few years ago. No batteries in these old cameras; they use the old selenium meter which is all around the lens. Of course the lens is a fixed focal length, 45mm/1.9.

I was fascinated by the handrail so I played with the contrast after scanning the negative. FP4 film.

17 comments:

Dragonstar said...

I love the strong blacks and whites, and all the visible details. Striking photo.

Pieni Lintu said...

I love the perspective in this

Carver said...

The handrail is so strong against the dark building.

anemonen said...

I love this photo the white lines in the dark photo.

MyVintageCameras said...

Reminds that I've decided to fix my Canonet Q17 after pricing a replacement. I miss it for walking around street photography........

Mama Zen said...

Classic!

awarewriter said...

I'm fascinated with the handrail as well John. Nice one. You are not showing your age re: the smoke on the water comment. The angled sun picks up on the swirling 'stuff' on the surface of the swamp.

Laura said...

oh that white railing totally makes this shot!

Lachezar said...

Fantastic B&W photgraph. The handrail and lamp tie it all together beautifully!

Aileni said...

Now that's a good 'un!

Clueless in Boston said...

Very strong image. The handrail really pops.

Rejen said...

Nice work with the handrail..;-D

Birdman said...

Very fine! These cameras of another day still haven't lost the 'touch'.

RuneE said...

And you did well - a composition to remember.

Walk in New York said...

belle photo et je vois que tu as un bel objectif 50mm, j'adore faire des photos avec cet objectif


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T. Becque said...

Love the light pattern of railing at the bottom, genius including that in the frame.

kara said...

love the pattern and the contrasts