Readers of this blog may have noticed that I use the phrase “taking pictures” rather than “shooting,” “snapping,” “photographing” or more pretentious language like “exposing the negative.” The phrase “taking pictures” dates back to the time of George Eastman’s first advertisement in 1888 which included the phrase, “You Press the Button, We Do the Rest.” Continue reading “Taking Pictures”
Slippery Slope Averted
In a recent conversation with an online friend about my current preference for Tri-X over HP5 Plus for my 35mm black & white film hybrid film photography he mentioned that he was getting good results with HP5 Plus developed in Photographers Formulary FA-1027. Continue reading “Slippery Slope Averted”
