MSA Sept./Oct. 2016 - YOUR FAVORITE THINGS

[TheToadMen]

Here is another one made of three frames on the same roll:

Looking from Pernis at the harbor of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This one also fits the theme, since wandering alongside the water with my camera on a beautiful day is one of my favorite things. It makes me very happy, quiet and relaxed as well!

 

[barbara ann]

Oh my, Bert! These are awesome images and your explanations, both of the process and how it makes you happy, are wonderful. Thanks so much for your contributions to the Sept/Oct theme. They are most welcome!

 

[Marttiko]

A friend invited me to his cabin to sauna last weekend. The sauna is an old smoke sauna, and that means that the stove has no chimney. All the smoke stays in until it's warm and ready. Smoke saunas aren't for the hasty. It took us 4 hours to warm up, and after that it's essential to wait another 1-2 hours before going in. I think it's because of carbon monoxide. One could get headache or even die. Plenty of time to make fire and some food, take some pictures etc.

My friend's cabin is about a hundred years old fisher's hut with some interesting history. When he was only 2 months old, his father drowned only few hundred meters away. Urho Kekkonen, who was somewhat controversial president of Finland from 1956 to 1981, and who loved wilderness very much, has been in that sauna many times. And sauna of course is very deeply rooted in Finnish culture. It was essential when first settlers came here about 10 000 years ago, and it was used not only because of hygiene and warmth, but as a kind of multi-purpose building to the early 20th century. Smoked preserves meat, fish and crops so it's much easier to survive the cold months of winter. Stories and thoughts like this are quite interesting when told in dark, black-walled sauna in cold starlit night.

I'm a citizen now, but I was born in a small town, and sometimes feel the need to get to this kind of places. Though I like living in city, places like these are my favourites, and I felt very good and relaxed after the weekend.

 

[barbara ann]

Very interesting photos and explanation. Thank you Marttiko.

 

[russljames]

One of my favorite things is volunteering my photographic abilities to help-out our local animal shelter. About once a week I go to take images of new pets that have arrived and upload said shots to various websites for publication. Most always, for purposes of efficiency, I capture images with a digital camera. Every now and then however we get a pet that warrants a true photograph.


Sheila is a pure bred Great Pyrenees who came to us when her owner had passed away. She was at our shelter for almost six months before she was chosen for adoption in mid September. Just prior to going to her new home I brought over my 501c with a 250mm f5.6 and shot a roll of Arista Edu 400. This is my favorite image (negative scan) from that series.

 

[barbara ann]

russljames: Such a beautiful, expressive face. Kudos for using your talent to help our furry friends!

 

[macfred]

One of my favorite things is to go up to the mountains with a good fellow …

This is my friend 'Stumpy', shooting the Königsee and the Watzmann's east wall from top of Mount Jenner - Bavarian Alps south of Berchtesgaden.
He's shooting -sad to say- his beloved "Queen Mum" with CZ 21mm lens and he's wearing his famous, well known sun hat ...


Man at work by Andreas, on Flickr

FUJI GW670iii - FUJINON 90mm f/3.5 - Kodak Ektar 100

 

[TheToadMen]

"... der Berg, der ruft ..." says my uncle (73 years old and from Berchtesgaden).
I know the Watzmann, I've been there about 33 years ago.

 

[macfred]

"... der Berg, der ruft ..." says my uncle (73 years old and from Berchtesgaden).
I know the Watzmann, I've been there about 33 years ago.

So come on, Bert - let's do it again !!

 

[pentaxpete]

I was invited to add THIS photo here: the comment was "They look as if they are running away from me"-- well, no-one is 'safe' in Brentwood when I am out on my daily exercise with Old Cameras and even Older FILM !
Newly serviced 1965 Leica M2 with 1999 dated Kodak T-max 100 in RODINAL 1+50 for 13 mins . 1/250 @ f2.8, waist level shot.
M2 October 04 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr

 

[TheToadMen]

Hi Pete, nice to see you here too.

Wat I said in the gallery about this image was:

I like this one from your series best. Like they're all running away from you?
" Aaagh, there is Pentaxpete again with yet another camera ... run or you'll have to pose all day ..."

It seemed to me that you really enjoyed your camera and yourself again, that it would be fitting the theme of this MSA.
As barbara ann (our host) said before: things that make you happy. And having seen your work before, it seems to me that it's really one of your favorite things to shoot old cameras with old film, like this image on 1999 dated Kodak T-max 100.
I always like to see what you post in the galleries. So welcome to the MSA.

 

[pentaxpete]

yes -- thanks -- I DO enjoy getting out and using my Old Cameras -- I have a LOT now mostly GIVEN ! My Oncologist told me it is keeping me alive my interest in my Photography, getting some 'exercise', keeping my mind 'active' !

 

[barbara ann]

yes -- thanks -- I DO enjoy getting out and using my Old Cameras -- I have a LOT now mostly GIVEN ! My Oncologist told me it is keeping me alive my interest in my Photography, getting some 'exercise', keeping my mind 'active' !

Good that you have something in your life that you truly enjoy! Wonderful quirky shot. Thanks for your entry!

 

[barbara ann]

One of my favorite things is to go up to the mountains with a good fellow …

This is my friend 'Stumpy', shooting the Königsee and the Watzmann's east wall from top of Mount Jenner - Bavarian Alps south of Berchtesgaden.
He's shooting -sad to say- his beloved "Queen Mum" with CZ 21mm lens and he's wearing his famous, well known sun hat ...


Man at work by Andreas, on Flickr

FUJI GW670iii - FUJINON 90mm f/3.5 - Kodak Ektar 100

"Stumpy" looks like he'd be a great friend to have! Love the hat!

 

[Svenedin]

My favourite things....mountains

Braies, Süd Tyrol, Italy. September 2016
Fuji GF 670, yellow filter, Ilford Delta 400; DD-X. 8x10 Ilford Multigrade

Near Braies, old fort

• Svenedin
• Sep 29, 2016
• 3

I tried printing at 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5

 

[macfred]

My favourite things....mountains

Braies, Süd Tyrol, Italy. September 2016
Fuji GF 670, yellow filter, Ilford Delta 400; DD-X. 8x10 Ilford Multigrade

Near Braies, old fort

• Svenedin
• Sep 29, 2016
• 3

I tried printing at 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5

I agree !! Beautiful photograph, Svenedin.
There's nothing like a hike in the mountains.

untitled by Andreas, on Flickr

On the way to Mount Jenner - Berchtesgarden National Park, Bavaria
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FUJI GW670iii - FUJINON 90mm f/3.5 - Kodak Ektar 100

 

[Svenedin]

Sexten, Süd Tyrol, Italy, September 2016, late afternoon
Olympus OM4-Ti, OM Zuiko 28mm, yellow filter
Kodak TMax 400; Xtol 1:1
Ilford Multigrade 8x10

Late Afternoon

• Svenedin
• Oct 9, 2016
• 2

Late afternoon sun, crossing a river. 8"x10" print. There is a ski run visible which looks a bit...

 

[TheToadMen]

@Svenedin & @macfred:
Carrying a big load of camera, lenses and film all day - only shooting perhaps 2 photographs - and be very happy!
My idea of a good day well spent!
Even the weather agreed in your cases.

 

[NedL]

...
Braies, Süd Tyrol, Italy. September 2016

Now I want to go back to Italy. Makes me wish I was standing there.

 

[LAG]

...I'll try to make an in-camera-multiple-exposure-panorama-landscape-image again...

Panograph

 

[Svenedin]

Now I want to go back to Italy. Makes me wish I was standing there.

The weather was superb. Only a few soakings in 10 days of hiking. I have hiked for many years in the Alps and the Dolomites in Italy are arguably the most picturesque. They are all beautiful though. I added up the hiking and in 10 days we walked 86 miles (138 Km), climbed up 23,726 feet (7,200 metres) and climbed down 29,888 feet (9,100 metres).

Yes, I don't like to carry too much photographic equipment as weight is a problem. Carrying heavy equipment up thousands of feet can turn fun into a bore. Carrying sufficient water and emergency equipment already makes for a moderately heavy pack. I always take my OM4-Ti, a 28mm Zuiko and a few filters. Sometimes I take a Zuiko 100mm or 135mm. A MF camera comes as well if I am feeling energetic (Fuji GF670 or a Zeiss folder).

The great thing about photography and hiking is that it gives me a great excuse for short breaks. I get to really "see" the scenery and stop to admire it and I enjoy the hikes so much more because I am not pushing myself so hard! It turns me into a kid again; full of wonder and eager to explore. A far cry from my work life. For me it is the perfect combination and that it is why it is one of my favourite things.

Early in the year I was very ill and in hospital after major surgery. Photography played a huge part in my rehabilitation both physical and mental. I was off work for a long time and getting frustrated and bored. I started with gentle walks around my neighbourhood just taking a few shots. I could only go a few hundred yards at first but I built up over time. Then I could develop the films at my leisure. Eventually, when I was well enough I set up my darkroom again after maybe 20 years of absence and here we are again........

 

[Svenedin]

Two more Mountain views and another favourite thing, a railway station. I love travelling. All from September 2016.

WW1 Monument

• Svenedin
• Sep 29, 2016
• 6

A monument to a Bavarian regiment on the Strudelköpfl mountain. The peaks on the horizon are in...

Süd Tyrol Hiking September 2016 #3

• Svenedin
• Sep 18, 2016
• 6

A side-on view of the same peak. The Dolomite mountains are limestone, some of it partially...

Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main railway station)

• Svenedin
• Oct 2, 2016
• 1

I could not resist taking this photo seeing the light and shadow. TMax did not disappoint. I...

 

[barbara ann]

Svenedin: Mountains and railway station. Very interesting "favorite things"! Glad you entered the MSA. One week to go in the contest. I'm going to have a very hard time picking a winner!

 

[Svenedin]

Thank you Barbara Ann. One thing leads to the other.....the railway station to get to the mountains.

Stephen

 

[Bertus]

My photo models are my favorite thing