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EVERY image of yours with "Portlandia" in title has such an indescribable effect on me. This, with the brightness and lines and composition and where do i stop, is just dramatic and good. To pick up on a previous conversation, i have now exposed my 44th frame of 35mm film. The last exposures today were of leftover railways piers of the civil war era in the Susquehanna River and the co-located AMTRAK rail bridge over the river. I have to send out for development and scanning but am very excited about the possibilities. Thanks for these great photographs you take. Soon you will also make me commit to taking more 120 work as well! I am now pondering either the hassy 500c/m or Rollei sl66, or the Fuji 690W leaning towards the fuji the wide angle big film being the attraction to someone that loves my 4x5 in lieu of 6x6. Back to your shot, there is just something about that right cable anchoring that radiates and sets the whole image up so well.

Michael, Thank you - for the kindness & mostly for talking about what you see. As you might guess, I'm my worst critic. Given enough time, I can disqualify most shots I take. Its not a good thing & that why I'm dependent on the eyes of others.
To put it mildly, I can't wait to see your shots of the piers. In general, your eye should not be caught outside w/out something that holds film. Even if its not completely satisfying - think of the experience/learning value you'll have from having the small neg. There are many places I return to w/ the blad because I liked a smaller neg & want to give it my all in a larger format. In the mean time, I've gotten much more practice composing (I'm not safe outside in that area at all), had more fun, gotten to try some different chemistries, etc. There are a number of guys that should be arrested if they step outside w/out a camera. Those eyes are too good to waste. This eve, I took 2 of a farmhouse that had an ornate, square cupola w/ fancy wrought iron on top (like the Adams Family house) and a working windmill immediately to the right. I know I'll go back to shoot that in earnest & I'll get better shots for having the practice & time to brew over how/when the light will play best.
I can't wait to see your 35mm shots.

I really like your photographs of St. John's bridge - excellent composition and exposure; great sharpness and lot of details. Choosing the yellow/green filter was a wise decision - very nice skies and clouds !

Thank You, Fred. 'First roll using the filter.