A sculpture in Cambridge This is a sculpture that I have tried to photograph a few times times at least! Each time the result wasn’t satisfactory enough for me, and decided to keep trying. There was always something not right. It could be a time of the day, the light or something else – lens?? The light in photography is a key This time round, I knew that the light is right! Not thinking twice I’ve jumped to my car I am on my way to Cambridge. I live close enough to be there literally in 15 minutes. That was the moment when I had to just act! I took my Hasselblad and Ilford HP5 and I was on my way to Cambridge. The light was perfect. Clouds were heavy, but I knew that I have enough time before the rains starts. I have taken 4-5 shots and then I knew that I don’t need more. I like the approach to take 1-2 pictures of a subject and get it right. I think this is a good idea to challenge yourself and not to become like a digital photographers are – a hundreds picture person.
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In our village there’s a path where we have a birch tree which I like very much. I’m not sure why WordPress makes this picture with a yellow cast as either the original print and the scan do not look like this, but who will understand WordPress? 😀 The analogue print… …has this advantage versus absolutely any digital picture or print scan, that is has its weight, surface feeling and the obvious perception of the quality. This picture is a good example of all those things. I have printed it on Ilford Warmtone paper using a Kodak Dektol. In fact Dektol has this special thing in it that almost no developers can reproduce. Personally, I’m using D-72 which I make myself. This is almost the same developer as Dektol (if not the same, but sold without marketing name – ‘DEKTOL’!). It is getting harder and harder to hold of hydroquinone even if you’re a professional photographer as almost all chemical companies are so cautions these days, and they don’t want to deliver chemicals to the residential addresses, even if you’re running a business at home – online etc. it doesn’t matter. Ohhh…. btw. If you know where I can purchase […]
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My sister This is Dorota, my sister and a beautiful woman. I took this picture a few years ago when she visited me with her husband. We’ve met in London, where I lived at the time. Light I have taken this one in my garden. I didn’t use any specific background or lights. This picture has been taken in the afternoon using natural light, without any additional light diffusers etc. Portraits I like taking portraits the most… I can see and I understand what I want to achieve. It doesn’t take me long time to achieve what I want to see on the final print. Everyone is different, and there’s no one way of taking stunning photographs. I’m trying and sometimes it goes well, sometimes I need to start again…
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A reflection in a puddle… On a misty morning, I ventured into the historic streets of Cambridge in pursuit of photographic challenges. The atmospheric fog lent an ethereal quality to the surroundings, providing the ideal conditions for my artistic exploration. The quest for optimal lighting had been ongoing, and on this particular occasion, serendipity favored my lens. Cambridge, steeped in charm and historical significance, served as a picturesque backdrop for my photographic endeavors. The interplay of light and shadow, enhanced by the subtle embrace of fog, created a visual tapestry reminiscent of a dreamlike state. Armed with my camera, I embarked on a deliberate mission to encapsulate those ephemeral moments when the elements harmoniously aligned. As I traversed the cobblestone streets, each frame captured reflected the meticulous orchestration of natural lighting. Nature seemed to assume the role of a personal lighting director, casting shadows and highlights with an almost poetic precision. The beauty of the scene left me in awe as I endeavored to freeze these fleeting moments in time. In the aftermath of this photographic odyssey, I am pleased to present a collection of fine art black and white photographs available for acquisition. These compositions transcend mere visual representation; […]
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