Post your recent Holga 120N shots here~!

[awty]

Just awesome. Do you have any unprocessed scans of this frame? I'm constantly struggling with discarding frames because those doesn't look immediately good in straight contact prints. I would need some reminders to look beyond the negative. And to see this final print when looking at the scene, just impossible for me.

Sure
Do a 1/4stop interval test print with a 4.5 grade filter to get the high lights just to hold. expose the print at the desired time, then switch to a grade 1 filter use a mask cut to the road, dodge that for another exposure while dodging the light part of the sky, then do a 2 stop vignette burn in. Process normally, wash, selenium for just enough time to get a colour change then, wash, bleach bath briefly like 5 secs, just to get a slight glow in the highlights, then refix, wash, then rebleach, wash, then sepia, wash.
I wont do such a heavy vignette on the actual print, seems people on the internet like a heavy vignette.
All Im doing is intensifying the scene, working the sun into the scene help make it......use your imagination.

 

[mooseontheloose]

Sure
Do a 1/4stop interval test print with a 4.5 grade filter to get the high lights just to hold. expose the print at the desired time, then switch to a grade 1 filter use a mask cut to the road, dodge that for another exposure while dodging the light part of the sky, then do a 2 stop vignette burn in. Process normally, wash, selenium for just enough time to get a colour change then, wash, bleach bath briefly like 5 secs, just to get a slight glow in the highlights, then refix, wash, then rebleach, wash, then sepia, wash.
I wont do such a heavy vignette on the actual print, seems people on the internet like a heavy vignette.
All Im doing is intensifying the scene, working the sun into the scene help make it......use your imagination.

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Looks great! I love sun flares in Holga shots - they're much softer than what you get from regular cameras.

 

[radiant]

Sure

Thanks. Your original negative was already great and you made it even better while printing. That is some skills.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Sure
Do a 1/4stop interval test print with a 4.5 grade filter to get the high lights just to hold. expose the print at the desired time, then switch to a grade 1 filter use a mask cut to the road, dodge that for another exposure while dodging the light part of the sky, then do a 2 stop vignette burn in. Process normally, wash, selenium for just enough time to get a colour change then, wash, bleach bath briefly like 5 secs, just to get a slight glow in the highlights, then refix, wash, then rebleach, wash, then sepia, wash.
I wont do such a heavy vignette on the actual print, seems people on the internet like a heavy vignette.
All Im doing is intensifying the scene, working the sun into the scene help make it......use your imagination.

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I like the unprocessed version. The processed one is too heavy... but that's just my opinion. Great light!

 

[awty]

Looks great! I love sun flares in Holga shots - they're much softer than what you get from regular cameras.

Thanks Rachelle, if you use a orange or red filter they stop the flares from being too over powering.

 

[awty]

Thanks. Your original negative was already great and you made it even better while printing. That is some skills.

Unfortunately my capabilities get in the way of my probabilities so I keep my bin full. You keep practicing and you get a bit better over time......but the bin stays full,

 

[awty]

I like the unprocessed version. The processed one is too heavy... but that's just my opinion. Great light!

You purist Andrew, theres no challenge in that. Printing for myself I would maintain the shadow detail, social media seems to prefer blocked up shadows.

 

[awty]

The End of the Road by Paul Fitz, on Flickr

Darkroom print on ilford rc new, dodge and burn, split contrast filter, split toned selenium then sepia.
120 HP5 in d76
Holga 120

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

You purist Andrew, theres no challenge in that. Printing for myself I would maintain the shadow detail, social media seems to prefer blocked up shadows.

LoL I don't consider myself a purist... Maybe 10 years ago, yes... and viewing work on these monitors can be bloody challenging. Keep doing what you're doing, awty!

 

[Disappointed_Horse]

The End of the Road by Paul Fitz, on Flickr

Darkroom print on ilford rc new, dodge and burn, split contrast filter, split toned selenium then sepia.
120 HP5 in d76
Holga 120
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That is one gorgeous print! Well done!

 

[Michael Teresko]

210313-05 by Michael Teresko, on Flickr

 

[jay moussy]

210313-05 by Michael Teresko, on Flickr

Love this.

May I suggest titles?
"Escape Route"
"Monday's Work"

 

[Arthurwg]

Hi all! I'm new here but wanted to jump in with some of my favorites. This is on Kodak Ektar 100, which is usually my go-to. I love seeing the magic you all make with this cheap piece of plastic! View attachment 265111

We don't need no stink'n Leicas!

 

[awty]

1931 by Paul Fitz, on Flickr

Darkroom print on Foma FB, dodge and burn, bleach and agfa brown.
120 HP5 in d76
Holga 120

 

[Steve@f8]

Enjoying these, awty. More please!

 

[David Lingham]

Holga120n FP4, split toned Ilford classic.

 

[awty]

Flesh Turns to Grey by Paul Fitz, on Flickr
Darkroom print on ilford rc new, dodge and burn, selenium tone.
120 HP5 in d76
Holga 120

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

 

[awty]

Self Medication. by Paul Fitz, on Flickr

Darkroom print on ilford new, dodge, burn selective bleaching.
120 hp5 in d76
Holga 120

 

[infrar3d]

Holga120n FP4, split toned Ilford classic.

Very nice.

 

[Huss]

The End of the Road by Paul Fitz, on Flickr

Darkroom print on ilford rc new, dodge and burn, split contrast filter, split toned selenium then sepia.
120 HP5 in d76
Holga 120
View attachment 276401

Absolutely love this!

 

[awty]

I thought I heard you call my name. by Paul Fitz, on Flickr

Darkroom print on agfa rc vc, selenium, bleach refix.
120 Rollie 100 in d76
Holga 120 orange filter, bulb.

 

[David Lingham]

Holga 120n FP4, split toned Ilford classic

 

[MelBuckpitt]

Holga 120 CFN, TMax 100, FA-1027

 

[Hum Baba]

Hi all, this is a small, irrelevant question but can anyone help me check if the shutter button rattles if you tilt the camera up and down? thanks