Adrian, I like these. The foreground points of interest in the the first few don't quite work for me, and as you noted the light leak damages the last. The 4th may not be quite level (seems like the lamp posts are not quite vertical, but that may be parallax), but is my favourite and has worked really well, the red filter givng a great sense of drama to the shot.
Chris, many thanks for the comments and observations, all welcome and valued. The foreground objects are very idiosyncratic and influenced by my love of Egglestone and his art of the mundane, but not everyone's cup of tea I recognise. You are right about the horizon and lines in number 4, there is something not quite square, time for a spirit level on the hot shoe of the Bronica Grip I think! I am bewildered by the light leak on the 5th image! No other frame has this leak, a veritable conundrum.
Really nice Adrian and looking at those you really should use that combination more often, they have a gorgeous feel to them, i love the first one, i kinda like shots like that...great set
Thanks T for your kind comments, I will be wielding this combination over the autumn and winter. I think.
1,4,5 really work for me, Been meaning to get into this film stuff for some time now...
Joe many thanks for comments much appreciated, you really should give film a go, you clearly are a skilled photographer, I am sure you would secure some fine results through this medium.
Very much like the light in #5,good sky as well,it almost looks like there is a shaft of light streaming down the centre of the frame.
Cheers Richard, the shaft of light was unintentional, a light leak but one that is proving a challenge to identify why as it's not on any other frame!
Very nice Adrian, I've been mulling over a Bronica for a while. Hooley keeps trying to put me off but he's just an RB fanboy.
Andy
Andy, I bought the ETRS on a bit of a whim really but I do like it. With the winder/grip and prism it handles like a big 35mm. They are a bit of a marmite, love em or hate em camera but I really like it. they are also cheap as chips, I bought mine and three lenses for less than the cost of my 'Blad Body.
Great set Adrian..... really like 1 and 4, but the last one is my favourite.
Cheers Lee
Adrian, what a great set.
They are all strong but I agree that 5 is my favourite too. They sit really well together as a set and the dramatic sky is great giving a sense of impending doom. I'm not sure about where they were taken (is Lowestoft run down or elegant), but the set hints at a slightly run down seafront past its prime. I say hints because there are glimpses of tattiness but I cant tell whether its the harsh sea weather environment or neglect causing it. Perhaps one extra photo confirming the situation would complete the picture for me.
Great work.
Steve, many thanks for your comments, 5 is unusual but. I am pleased with the outcome, I used a red filter to add some drama to the already angry skies. Lowestoft is a great location in my view, about 25 miles from where I live in rural Norfolk. It is absolutely a place of fading grandeur and glory and has seen better times. That said the people are in my view great. I lived and worked there for a while when I moved up from London 14 years ago and as a result have a real soft spot for the town. It is a very photogenic spot and The Asda turns my 35mm negs around quickly.
Nice set Adrian, all views very familiar to me.
Lowestoft = Margate without the class.
Thanks for the comments David, I thought you would know the location and recognise this is some of your photographic stomping ground,
Lowestoft=Margate without the class
