Where The Heck Did 2013 Go?
Did I blink and miss half of it?
Here’s to a more photographically productive year in 2014…
Happy New Year!
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Scrap Yard Holga Pano
A couple of shots of a scrap metal yard on a Holga adapted to shoot full width 35mm film.
I actually went into the office to ask if I could go a bit more into the yard but was told I could only shoot from the gate as it was too dangerous 🙂
Holga 120 Camera with custom 35mm Adaptor, Ilford Delta 100 ISO Film (expired), CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Adventures In Assisting: Frenz Hair Salon
This is from a couple of weeks ago when I did a job with photographer Alicia Scott. Ivan and his team at Frenz Hair Salon were great to work with and it was a fun shoot. I even managed to plug Rollei into the lights, via pocket wizards, and snap a couple of shots 🙂
See one of the final shots on Alicia’s page HERE
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, (Bottom Four) Pocket Wizard Plus 3 Radio Slaves, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Monochrome Rainbow
Just to show that not everything is better in Black and White… 🙂
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
A Bit Of Camera Repair
I finally got around to pulling apart my broken Canon Demi S half frame camera to see if I could get it back up and running. I found a repair manual online for a slightly different model of camera and started dismantling. There was a major difference unfortunatley in how the front cover came off which would have saved a lot of time and trouble but you live and learn.
I got it all back together (with no extra bits left out) with the initial problem fixed but another problem arose which meant I needed to pull it al apart again… Lets just say its a work in progress 🙂
Luckily while I was doing this I was also bidding on another one online 🙂
Nikon FG20, 50m f1.8 Lens, Ilford Delta 100 Film (expired), CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
With Teeth
Dogfish washed up onto Petone beach after a rather large storm.
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Rolleinar +1, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
GCSB Bill Protest Wellington Part 3… The Final
Last post from the GCSB protest on last weekend in Wellington.
These ones were taken on a Nikon FG20 which I bought from an Op Shop for $35. The film is also 8 years expired which gives it a bit of flaring and blocking out of the blacks.
I quite liked the effect as its not your usual super sharp, super well exposed documentary photos we are use to seeing.
Nikon FG20, 50mm f1.8 Lens, Ilford Delta 100 ISO Film (Expired), CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Hi My Name Is Simon…
Posts have been a bit far apart of late and to be perfectly honest I have been out taking a whole heap of images, partly because its winter and cold outside.
I have just invested in a set of studio lights (Bowens Gemini 750s with batteries) and haven’t really had them out of there case since I got them 🙂 The double garage under the house is being roughly converted to a studio space and eventually I should start setting up some shoots there. I am however excited by the prospect of taking the lights out to some urbex locations to shoot some portraits but really need the weather to be a bit more settled.
I went out for the first time to shoot street yesterday and although I didn’t take any images I’m going to try and get out at least once a week.
Anyway hopefully this means a few more images to come onto the blog.
Here is a shot from a couple of months ago from Fergus as I was just starting to get bits and peices set up…
Simon/Darkhalide
Photo courtesy of Fergus Cunningham
GCSB Bill Protest Wellington
Well it looks like its been a while since I have posted anything…
I went to the GCSB Protest in Wellington last Saturday along with my trusty Rolleiflex 🙂 Only just started scanning the shots today and so far this one stands out…
In hindsight it is a bit weird that I went to a protest about being watched and listened in on… Street photographer and all 🙂
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Two Ladies Talking
Still haven’t been getting out street shooting lately but taking the occasional shot when I do get into town… In the process of setting up a studio in the double garage under the house so will be interesting to see what come of it all. Hopefully going to bust out the 4×5 for some large format goodness 🙂
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Whats The Time
Its been a while since I have been out street shooting (or even shooting at all) and I am surprised how out of practice I really am…
Must get out more!!
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Procrastination And A Year And A Half Of Self Portraits
Yes I am supposed to be doing something else…
I was looking back through some images and couldn’t resist putting up this series.
I should probably go back to what I am supposed to be doing 🙂
Enjoy
One of the few times I actually got into a darkroom to print
The workman inside
Half and Half
Window outline in sports finder mode
Blurry toilet self
Big balls
Abstract shadow self
Little ball
Marble wall reflection
And sometimes you just kinda miss…
I was told I look angry in this one but I think I was just concentrating on getting someone walking by
Shop display crouch
Shadow mirror goodness
The stalker?
Movember Series: Charlie Chaplin
BJ Honeycut
Chopper Reid
Hey I have a needle stuck through my lip… Photo Op!
I think this is probably one of my favourite ones: Explorer
Cameras: Rolleiflex, Nikon F5, Nikon D70s and D90
Darkhalide Photography 
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