One of the times I look forward to each summer is when the farmers harvest their wheat and barley. Its a time when the skies are blue and the fields have turned to a light golden brown. It’s a time when I head to the fields myself and capture the harvesters working hard to finish the job in hand before the light and weather fades. The Cornish summers are always unpredictable but the farmers carry a wealth of knowledge when it comes to harvesting time.
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Finally, into print....
Ive been shooting various print based media over the years on the digital front and have been happy with the published results. Im given a brief, shoot it then submit the images to the magazine editors. Then it goes off to the design team and then between them they select the images that best suit the feature/brief requirements. All of which are always digital images which Im happy to provide. However, lately Ive been dropping a few medium format images into the mix to see if the guys pick up on their value. I don't mention Ive added film shots to the digital ones Ive submitted, I just like to see if they pick up on the quality of those images. It doesn't have to be megapixel quality, it really doesn't. Medium format images or 35mm images if they are well shot and composed can deliver.....
Finally its paid off. Admittedly its only one shot but its in the magazine. Result....
Camera: Hasselblad 500 C/M Film: Fujichrome Velvia 100 - expired
Expired part two - Different tones
I chose a roll of Fujichrome Velvia Daylight for the next stage of my project. The roll expired back in 2007. Storage details, no idea other than its been in my fridge since I bought it on Ebay. Other on line sales platforms are available.
So, how didi it turned out? Well, the first image as you can see has a blackcurrant/purple tone to it but that didn't follow through with the rest of the film. The sky had a different tone too it as well, not the normal colour I see from our Cornish skies.
This image was shot just a few hours later. The Cornish blue skies are evident here. There's some evidence of that blackcurrant/purple tone again in the lower corner of the shot but if Im honest, the Velvia is still working well given its 10 years out of date and I don't have the storage history on it. Maybe it was keep cool all this time.... a bonus
The third image Ive selected from the roll is sweet and vivid. This is the type of colour I get from up todate film in my Leica. Nothing lacking here in terms of colour.
To summarise then. There is some evidence of a some colour tone issues at the beginning of the roll but thats about it. In terms of how I shot it. I ran it at box speed, ISO 50.
Cadgwith, Cadgwith, hidden away
Cadgwith, Cadgwith, hidden away
stoney cove where the waves roll in,
fishing boats line up in order,
birds chat away on thatched read rooftops.
colourful cottages but please be aware,
signage instructions are everywhere,
footpaths lead you in all directions,
providing view points for your camera's lenses.
respect our parking, we're a working village,
a fisherman's job is the toughest on this planet,
donations help and support their cause,
don't forget the losses & needed family support.
Cadgwith, Cadgwith there's so much to see,
those little seaside touches that makes us unique,
stained glass windows, names on our doors,
fingerless glove makes an adapted exhaust port.
Cadgwith, Cadgwith, hidden away,
Cadgwith Cadgwith is a Cornish gem....