Ok, so this is one of my favourite ‘snaps’. Snaps in so far as it was not planned. I happened to have my camera in the car and saw this image. In the reflection of the oil i spotted the power line, and thought that this created a great metaphor for our relationship with the environment. I cant decide on a title as yet, suggestions welcome. 
Taken from the same spot – this is called ‘A Modern Rainbow’
So, I uploaded this picture on Flickr a few days ago. It is BY FAR my most viewed image already with over 1200 views! I am of course extremely pleased, but also very confused! I have added it to only a few groups and although i do like it, it certainly is not one of my favourites. However, here it is for you to enjoy. If you like it – let me know why!
I have been aware of this film for about 5-6 years, but never really had the money to be able to afford to buy it. It is a most challenging film to use and frankly i didn’t want to spent £50 a roll for it to not come out. 18months ago i won a roll on ebay for £34. It sat in my freezer for around 8 months until i went to Ireland. I took it on a whim and put it in my trusty Nikon FM. The weather was predictably awful and EIR tends (as i found) to only really like bright sunshine, fortunately I finished off the roll in England.
Below are a few of the pictures that i liked the most. I now have 5 rolls in the Freezer, it is the heroin of the film world. So addictive!
The Old House 
A Clearing in the Woods
The Wall
Well, I took my Xpan skiing to Kaprun, Austria. Not knowing what to expect and with some very expired (like at least a decade) Velvia i shot a few rolls. One roll was totally magenta so i was pretty disappointed, however the other roll was ok. I have only scanned in a few, its been a very busy month, but i hope you like. My favourite is the skis against the logs.
Dora is definitely the cutest cat i have ever met – I am not really a cat person, they are just far too arrogant, and to be fair Dora is only interested when she is interested. However she is just so fluffy and cute, and loves playing in water, often sticking her head under the tap in the kitchen. She Loves to chase things…..and has a strange fascination with my socks! Sadly i wont get to see her any more – but she is so cute she deserved a mention!
She like to hunt, and loved my camera bag!
This summer i was driving through a country road was was struck by the colour around me, i pulled over and grabbed a few snaps, just the 2 i liked so here they are!
Thoughts on the edit here? I like it 🙂 
I am very excited to receive my (new to me, but) old, battered Hassleblad Xpan – Cant wait to get it and try some autumnal landscapes. I have lots of film to use up, but think i may give some of my sensia a go, as well as some agfa Ultra. – I will update with pics when it arrives, hopefully on Tuesday 🙂
I was disappointed to hear that Three years after Fujifilm announced the discontinuation of its Sensia film, the firm’s UK arm has announced that it will close its E6 processing lab facility on 01 November 2014. Whilst it is understandable, it is yet another nail in the coffin for those who shoot film. I have a fair few rolls of process paid like many i am sure. Whilst i don’s want to waste it i may have to sell some / shoot much more to work through my stock. At least they have given a years notice. I suppose! Any ideas for my last rolls gratefully received!
Just a few shots from my trip to Ireland in the summer of 2013. Shot using a stunning Nikon 85mm f1.4 (manual focus) i was pleased my dodgy eyesight was up to scratch! 
The use of a Lastolite gold tri grip reflector made a massive difference to this shot – i must buy one!
I saw this old chap setting up in a derelict shop window having a quick smoke before he started. I got two shots, this is the second, i chose this one as i liked the eye contact as he hear the first shutter go.
Having walked through here many i time it had struck me how this represented a refuge of despair, there are often homeless people here taking shelter, but as i saw this guy walking i was struck with the idea of hope. From every despair there is hope, which has been reflected in the subtle post processing.
I would like to say there was something more than just colour here that attracted me, but there wasn’t
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