I am really getting to terms with my vintage Hasselblad 500CM camera - it really delivers on quality and slows me down in the process of taking photos. I find I have many more “keepers” with my “Blad” than any other camera. Photos become deliberate, with a careful composition and constant consultation with light meters and composing using backwards finders. Great care is essential in the process. I then have to wait at least a week to see the results. Sometimes the results are a little worrying as I have many times forgotten something important in the process. Often I find a whole roll with interesting results.
Usually I use Fuji ACROS 100 B&W film, as I love the tonality and even light of the film. I did try some rolls of Ilford Delta 100 film recently - and find it a film with a lot more contrast. I thought I would post here and entire roll of this film, so show that you can actually get some pretty cool results if you take care.
My local major temple in Tokyo is Meguro Fudosan. I spent an afternoon there recently to take some photos. This is the 12 shot roll that was the result….
This is the area where you cleanse yourself. It has a sensor so the water only flows when someone is near.
And it looks like this…
Tried to focus on the lock - marginally successful. Light was nice though.
This one didn’t work out right, too much shadow - but the shoju bottle is in focus as I wanted.
Carving detail - temples are made from wood as the construction can flex in an earthquake.
Moody sign
People leave “I was here” stickers everywhere.
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Light usage of the wish rack - before the New Year rush
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So there you have it - all 12 shots from one roll of Ilford Delta. Let me know your favourite.