New Hope on the Horizon
posted by micki at 3/19/2006 08:20:00 AM
Sunday, March 19, 2006
About Me
- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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A lot of you know about my woes with the lab that had been doing my developing for the past 4 ½ years. I’d watched the quality of work decline steadily, until it picked up speed at the end of last year and made a run for disastrous this month. When they went from not only damaging prints, but ruining the negatives as well, I’d had it.
I live in a very rural area, the only place to have film developed is at discount stores’ one hour labs or the labs they send out to. Neither of which were working. The closest pro shop is an hour away, and that’s not convenient. Then I remembered, how 22 years ago, I used to send my film out to York Labs. So I tried that. I sent my first rolls out last weekend, and received back four developed rolls in yesterday’s mail. I couldn’t be more pleased. Much better quality and I’m feeling back on track again
OK, so I knew I’d get some flare shooting right into this sunrise photo, but I did it anyway. I’m so pleased that the flare worked perfectly with the reflection on the water. So this is my New Hope on the Horizon shot.
Minolta Maxxum 7000 Kodak Ultra Color ISO 400 (LOVE this film) 1/20 f-32 Aperture Mode Sigma 70-300mm lens @ 300
A special thanks to my oldest, who – when she finally woke up – was able to show me a different way to post a picture! Love that computer savvy kid of mine!
That's a beautiful shot! : ) Good to hear about your developed rolls
Another great shot of the sun! Makes me want to try my own hand at it. Whats this new way of posting a picture that you were told about? I would sure like to know.
Superb sunrise shot just like a postcard.
My brilliant daughter put my photo up on image shack and then she just pasted the tag to the photo where you would type in a message. When I saved the post and then looked here, there was my picture! (How's that for tech talk!)
I use a program called Picasa for posting to blogger. Even though you use film you should be able to just scan them into picasa and then hit "blog it" and it will put it in for you. It is directly related to e-blogger by google. I got Picasa with Gmail. It makes posting here completely effortless an incredibly quick.
As I said in the other reply this is a lovely sunrise photo.
I was going to get up early this morning and do some shooting but it never happened. Now I wish I did! Lovely! I am glad you found a good developer. How frustrating! With digital...oh never mind.(Just teasing). I also use Piscasa and it is very easy. Takes seconds.
Picasa is great- and this photo look beautiful! Very positive and symbolic!
Great sky and sunrise, like the pier and the distant ship. Very nice shot
It looks like a painting...fantastic colour in the sky.
Forgot to ask on the shoes picture..just when do you get time to sleep ?
You have obtained a beautiful resistance of colors. I congratulate to you.
I am glad you find your New Hope, Micki. Keep that photography passion alive. Best wishes.
Gorgeous.. Approrpriate heading too!
beautiful sunset shot with nice colours. keep snapping
Lovely colours Micki, beautiful shot.
beautiful sunset, i really like how the lights break the horizon line, it really adds to the photo.
Wonderful shot, great title too!
What a great sunrise! well Done! looks like a beautiful place!
Amazing sunrise capture Micki! What a beautiful spot.
Great news on the developer. It's sad that so many places don't care to treat your memories as any more than a way to make money and more often than not, ruin them.
Great capture Micki.
sooo beautiful! I love sunsets :)
And I think your daughter is a very smart kid;)
Happy for the good news too, no more bad quality developed photos ;)
colors contrast and silhoullete look fantastic here. i like the clouds cut in the middle of the sun. beautiful capture:-)
This is just beautiful!! What a view.
I'll add my voice to the chorus of "Oohs" and "Ahs"...
Nice job documenting the light at that magical time of day. Also, I think the composition works great with it.
Wow!!!! it's amazing!!!! What a wonderful sunrise!!!
absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks, Micki, for linking my foto as your pic of the day. I am honored!
I like your sunset - great warmth and use of thirds applied!
Abe from pinholemedia.com
Nice sunset shot with lovely contrast between the sky and the sea.
Beautiful sunset image Micki!
Beautiful ! Those are the moments which we need to enjoy more ! Gorgeous !
Despite the strong light, you captured the texture in the water really well. It's always worth it to wake up for the sunrise. :)
The columns alignment is a little out as i see it, or is it just my computer?
great news Micki! This image is very inspiring.. cheers ;)
I'm glad to hear the good news...and this photo works wonderfully with it. I just love the feel of it.
Marcelo
Great shot Micki, excellent work!!
Wonderful sunrise! :)
This is a great shot. Glad you found a good place to develop pics, and you have a smart kid!
Oooooooooh. This photograph reminds me of a song I heard a short while ago. But for the life of me, I can't remember what it was called.
Very beautiful.
Nice job capturing a big sun. It always disappears behind clouds when I try! Beautiful photograph!
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