Week 5 | 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Week 5 | 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Belltown, Seattle, WA

When I first started this project, I knew I would want to revisit some of my favorites scenes I shot digitally. Last week, I went back to Belltown, Seattle where I made a picture of the railroad tracks just south of Bell Street on Western Ave. The thing that drew me to it the first time (about six months ago) was the contrast between the human-made structures on one side of the “tracks” juxtapose the trees on the other. Not only was it interesting for composition, but I feel it is a reflection of much of society. This time I made one exposure facing north and one exposure facing south. I actually caught the train coming towards me while I was facing south (the bright light in the center of the frame). Hey, anything to get the shot, right?

Seattle Tracks. Facing South. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

Seattle Tracks. Facing North Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

Week 4 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Week 4 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

West Seattle, Seattle, WA

Right after I posted the photos from Week 3, I walked outside to take a quick break for the computer and saw there was a classic car show on California Avenue one block north. As a child, one of the events I enjoyed most was going to Fair Park to watch the Grambling vs. Prairie View A&M football game. I looked forward to the battle of the bands (I used to want to be a drum major in the Grambling band so I could dance during halftime) and the car show. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always appreciated a beautiful, well-made automobile. The subject for week 4 became readily apparent when I walked outside and saw all of these classics lined up. It also reminded me I need to get out more.

 

Street view of the car show beginning to wind down. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

 

I love classic Corvettes. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.
 

That's a mean grille. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

I think this was one of my most popular photos ever on Instagram. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

What car show would be complete without a star of the show? Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

Week 3 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Week 3 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Magnolia Bridge, Seattle, WA

For week 3, I ventured back to the Magnolia bridge. I spent the first 4 months in Seattle traveling over this bridge daily. I always thought it provided a great view of Seattle, and the land beneath it intrigued me as well. There is a soccer field, and a marina, but I never really found (took) the time to explore it. With camera in hand, I finally had a reason.

One of my favorite things about shooting on film is the wait. When I made these exposures the other night, I went without a spot meter. And there wasn't enough light to use the built in meter on the DSLR I took with me. So when I came to these scenes I had to rely on my instinct and past experiences  to make an educated guess at the correct exposures. I wouldn't know if I was successful until after performing the final rinse on the film. 

Under the Magnolia Bridge in Seattle. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

 

View of downtown Seattle from the top of the Magnolia Bridge. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

I was captivated by the stark contrast the rock formations created agains the calm water. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

This year I took my first ride on a sailboat. Something brought me back to the marina late one night. Here, I try to do the boats justice. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

Week 2 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Alki Beach, West Seattle, WA

When I first moved to West Seattle almost a year ago, I learned how beautiful it is to run down the beach. I enjoy it most when it’s relatively quiet, so I find myself running either very early in the morning or very late at night. Every time I run by the water, I find myself in awe by the the Seattle skyline on the other side. To me, it’s most beautiful at night when only the lights and the outlines of the buildings are visible. For week two of the “Year on Film” project, I decided to set up on a pier and make a photograph that shows the skyline and where I stood at the same time. I hope you enjoy. Some of these images I’m using to create desktop wallpapers you can download for free.

View of Downtown Seattle from Alki Beach, West Seattle. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

View of Downtown Seattle from Alki Beach, West Seattle. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.