Not sure why the area is called Joans Hole, maybe because a start had been made on linking the Stourport - Leomisnter Canal to Dick Brook. Work had stopped after a tunnel collapse leading to further work being abandoned. The Brook had itself been canalised with Roman Locks just after the Civil War.
Ian]]>0All that GlittersThu, 21 Aug 2025 19:16:42 +0000
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2884invalid@example.com (Ian Grant)Ian GrantFujichrome 50D, Wista 45DX, 150mm Grandagon N f22, studio flash
One from the archives, I was in charge of marketing,
Ian]]>0Hampton Loade FerryWed, 20 Aug 2025 07:11:49 +0000
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2879invalid@example.com (Ian Grant)Ian Grant
Polaroid Readyload E6 (Fujichrome 100), Wista 45DX 150mm Sironar N.
Refreshments and eggs were available on the long voyage . . . . . . . . . from the aged two woman crew
Ian]]>2Rossthwaite on VelviaWed, 09 Jul 2025 10:09:52 +0000
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2837invalid@example.com (D_M_J)D_M_JWandering around Rossthwaite, in the Lakes, with the 5x4 and found this little spot. Using some expired Velvia 50, of the QuickLoad variety...
Camera // Ebony SW45
Film // Fuji Velvia 50
Developer // Bellini E-6
Scan // Epson V850]]>9Dungeness Fisherman's hutMon, 30 Jun 2025 13:11:15 +0000
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2071invalid@example.com (David Rowland)David RowlandWalker Titan SF Sinaron 210mm @f16.5 Etkachrome 100es. ]]>16Dead treeTue, 27 May 2025 16:31:15 +0000
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2806invalid@example.com (Francis R)Francis ROne last colour shot for now...
]]>0Young forest standMon, 26 May 2025 07:26:10 +0000
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2804invalid@example.com (Francis R)Francis RI shoot colour film quite rarely due to crazy prices, but I must admit this is really nice !
]]>2First time processing C41Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:12:47 +0000
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2630invalid@example.com (jhotopf)jhotopf]]>10My very first 8x10Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:22:07 +0000
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2646invalid@example.com (soupdragon)soupdragonHere it is.
My first 8x10 from my Tachihara field standard.
Processed in a Stearman tank (which I don't like) and home scanned.
Notice the uneven processing blemishes, Grrrrrrrr!
]]>10My second 8x10Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:33:25 +0000
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2649invalid@example.com (soupdragon)soupdragonSorry about the samey subject but it is my test bed for new toys.
Techy stuff: Tachihara field stand 8X10, Schneider 240 APO symmar, Kodak Portra 160, home dev in Cinestill CS41 using a Stearman tank, Epson V850 scanned at 2400 dpi.
]]>9The treeThu, 03 Oct 2024 19:32:27 +0000
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2626invalid@example.com (Francis R)Francis RThe same as the one on the B&W thread, but in color.
]]>0My new Schneider Symmar APO 240mm f5.6Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:47:55 +0000
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2621invalid@example.com (soupdragon)soupdragonFinally got to test it.
The uploaded image does not reflect the true quality of the lens.
]]>1Tested the 1990 Fuji Velvia againMon, 29 Jul 2024 17:37:13 +0000
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2570invalid@example.com (Flack)FlackI managed to get a good result this time, shot at 25 ISO and used the same Tetanol Chemicals mix as the last time. I think I messed up on the first test by getting my chemicals to hot. Shot on my Rittreck with a 75mm Topcon lens. I think I have two boxes left to shoot. Doing a Trip around the NC500 again in September so will use some more up there.]]>3Anyone tried the Bellini E6 kit?Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:27:17 +0000
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2573invalid@example.com (Nas)NasMy last experience with the Bellini 6 bath E6 kit was not good. Heavy colour casts on everything. A mate of mine had the same experience with his Bellini E6 kit which leads me to wonder whether there was a bad batch out there?
Anyone else had any experience with it? Previously I've used Tetenal chem's and have been very happy with those results but I wanted to use a 6 bath kit thinking I'd get superior results. I used to hand process E6 back in the day in a sink line so I'm very used to...
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2548invalid@example.com (Paul Kay)Paul KayShot using a step & repeat process - 9 image stitch. 1865 Grubb lens on Sony A7II. ]]>13Just testing my Nikon 90mmFri, 09 Feb 2024 18:03:59 +0000
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2422invalid@example.com (soupdragon)soupdragonNothing of any technical merit here just testing my new toy.
Still having processing problems hence these are crops.
]]>7Spinnaker TowerFri, 26 Jan 2024 15:07:03 +0000
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2414invalid@example.com (soupdragon)soupdragonOne from my Toyo 45A.
]]>0Jacques BrelTue, 26 Dec 2023 09:21:32 +0000
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2238invalid@example.com (Francis R)Francis RMy very first colour sheet film (Kodak E100) ! A pity there was a light leak, but colour in 4x5 slide is so nice !
Woodyman 4x5, Fujinon 150mm.
]]>3Didn't really work.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:26:27 +0000
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2365invalid@example.com (soupdragon)soupdragonToyo 45A, Rodenstock 180 5.6, 1/30s @ f11, processed in Belinifoto E6, scanned with epson V850 pro using silverfast 9 se, corrected using Canon DPP.