Portraits on film, taken with a Minolte XE-1 on Kentmere 400.
Category: Black and White
”Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.”
”Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” – (Henri Cartier-Bresson)
Lale
Portraits of Lale. Taken with a Minolta XE-1 on Kentmere 400.
Die Zeit läuft
Die Zeit läuft. Die Uhr tickt.
24. Februar 2023. Seit einem Jahr läuft die Zeit. Eine neue Zeit für die Ukraine. Zu diesem Anlass veröffentliche ich diesen Beitrag mit einer Frau aus diesem Land. Die Uhr symbolisiert die nur begrenzt zur Verfügung stehende Zeit: Für Entscheidungen, für Wege, für das Leben, für den Frieden.
Zuweilen wird es nötig, selbst zu rennen. Ein anderes Mal halten wir besser inne. Oft bleiben wir sprachlos, wo Worte versagen. Aber sie läuft. Unentwegt. Die Zeit.
Vielen Dank an Julia.
Teilnehmer: Model redbeast57
Wenn der Schleier fällt
Der Schleier fällt – die bildhafte Sprache dieses Ausspruchs kennt jeder. Er kommt mir in den Sinn, als diese Bilder entstehen, als ich sie sichte. Was drückt das aus? Der nebulöse Blick wird aufgehellt. Alles wird deutlich, wird klar, wenn er fällt, der Schleier.
Ein Schleier verdeckt, ohne zu verdecken. Ziert – nicht ohne auf das Verschleierte zu weisen. Der Schleier täuscht vor, zu verdecken, was er wahrhaftig offenbart. So schön er ist, der Schleier, allein Mittel zum Zweck ist er. Aufmerksamkeit weckend, Neugier bewirkend, Blicke auf sich, in sich lenkend – so sieht er sich, so wird er wahrgenommen.
Diese Serie ist wieder einmal in Monochrom gehalten. Ähnlich dem Schleier reduziert und fokussiert dies den Blick, beschränkt, aber öffnet auch.
Eine Darstellung durch die wundervolle Alena.
Flower
Mehr als Worte
Wo Worte versagen, die Sprache schweigt, wird es dunkel. Doch eine kleine Blume beginnt zu reden, Ihre Worte bestehen aus Duft, aus Licht, aus Farbe, auch wenn sie vielleicht "nur" weiß ist.
Die Blume verkörpert Liebe, Zuneigung. Sie bietet Halt, Orientierung. Sie verleiht Trost, Freude.
Mit dieser kleinen Blumengeschichte setzt sich die Serie mit Nastya fort.
NOIR Magnetique
NOIR Magnetique
Just a self-portrait
In the time of the corona pandemic, I did some tests with my camera and the self-timer. I also put the emphasis on the black and white editing. Here is a result of this test.
DIY Film Photography // Colour Film Developed in Coffee
After spending years of taking photos, looking at photos and thinking about photography, I wasn't getting the excitement, nor the fulfilment from shooting digital photos. Meanwhile, I always felt the soft whisper of film photography, calling me to rediscover it's delights.
Finally, about a year ago, I've traded my digital kit with a TLR film camera and a dozen of rolls.
Going back to film photography 15 odd years later, I've realized that shooting film stirred a creative joy in me. I've managed to create a simple yet effective scanning contraption that I've named "Shoebox Scanner Mark IV" and I've shot about dozen rolls, happy and carefree.
I've been shooting B&W and at one point I realized that the film stocks are limited and the films that I've managed to find can be exceedingly (sometimes ridiculously) expensive. Was there room for experimentation there?
I've been solely using Caffenol (cheap instant coffee, washing soda, vitamin c and sometimes salt for fast films) for B&W films as this developer is much less harmful than ready made developers and I'm fairly experienced with it. I also like to make my own, things whenever I can.
As an alternative to B&W film, I've thought about using Caffenol with colour film, developing only the B&W layer of the emulsion. I've read about this process but the results I've found were less than desirable. I was still eager though.
Risking a single roll of Fujifilm NPS 160, a film lauded for it's natural tones in it's heyday,
I've shot 12 photos with my trusty Yashica MAT 124G . The roll I exposed was sadly expired in 2005 and I knew that the colours of my rolls were far from perfect with regular C-41 process.
After developing the film and scanning the negatives with my home made scanner, I was pleasantly surprised.
From now on, when I can't find proper B&W film, I'll make sure to use Caffenol with the roll that I can put my hands on, and I'll remember to enjoy the process of experimentation!
Tonal Values
"Introducing Tonal Architecture "
As a photographer, I have always been drawn to the beauty and complexity of buildings. The lines, shapes, and textures of a structure can create a stunning composition that is both captivating and thought-provoking. But for me, the true essence of architecture is best captured in black and white.
For me, black and white photography allows me to focus on the structure itself and eliminate any distractions that color can bring. By removing color, the viewer's attention is drawn to the lines, shapes, and textures of the building, making it easier to appreciate its design. In addition, black and white images can also convey a sense of timelessness and history, making them perfect for capturing the grandeur of historic buildings.
I also enjoy the creative freedom that black and white photography provides. With color photography, the color of the building can sometimes clash with the background or surrounding elements, making it difficult to create a pleasing composition. However, with black and white, I can play with contrasts and tonal values to create a more dynamic image.
I have been honing my skills in black and white architecture photography for years and have captured some of the most iconic and beautiful buildings all around the world. From the historic cathedrals of Europe to the modern skyscrapers of Asia, I have captured the essence of each structure and created stunning, timeless images.
I am excited to share my art with you and invite you to take a look at my portfolio on my profile. You will find a collection of my black and white architecture photography that showcases the beauty and elegance of structures from all around the world.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my art and I hope you enjoy viewing my images as much as I enjoyed capturing them."