Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jun 21, 2007, at 9:53 AM, Alex wrote: > Well, making a leap into a real B&W - first in my life, with manual > processing at home. > So far did two Tri-X 400 rolls (both in HC-110, dill. B for 6.5 > minutes > at 20 deg.C). Still have lots to learn, but so far appears to be > not so > bad... > Please check my galleries: > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/alexz/All-around+local/ - last > three images > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/alexz/portraits+and+people/ - last > 6 images > > P.S. no major retouch has been done to save some time, so there is > some > dirt and water residue appear - still have to learn how to cope with > these annoying issues.... Alex, These are very nice shots. The gradation and texture of the images make it look like you are an old pro. It's hard to believe that this is your first attempt at film B&W, doing your own processing. Better be careful now. B&W is addictive. Before you know it, you will be discussing the merits of pyro vs. metol, Kodak vs. Ilford films, mulitgrade papers, condenser vs. diffusion enlargers and all the archaic equipment used in that ancient art. Dust, dirt, and water spots are the curses of B&W. Maintain your darkroom with the cleanliness of a surgical operating theater and genuflect five time a day in the direction of Rochester. Larry Z