Down the Rabbit Hole, Or.......

Or, why I need to STOP focusing so much time on Twitter.  Number 1, it detracts from my blogs and Number 2, I'm not sure that it is increasing traffic to my blogs.......Number 3 '#' used to mean Number!

Because of Twitter, I've gotten caught up in all of these short-term 'shoot for a theme' projects (like #camerachallenge and @PortraParty).  I think I got caught up in it because of my success with #filmjune.  Nothing like 'winning' something to cause a distraction from the real purpose of my photography.

This is supposed to be my thoughtful and meditative artistic expression.  I've never been one who required (or even sought) instant gratification.  If I needed that I wouldn't be a film shooter.....

So for September, we are returning to first principles.  More writing here....more thoughtfulness, less emphasis on Tweeting!  This blog forwards to Twitter, but I'm shooting for myself, not for Twitter Projects.

I've been doing some macro work lately.....OK it was a Twitter Challenge.  But.........

The Weather has been unpleasant (hot and very polluted)  so I haven't been out in nature the past couple of months.  Therefore I've worked with what I had....My Garden.

Twitter 7 Day Challenge Wrap-up

Remember last Winter a friend had posted a 7-Day Challenge on Facebook.  Well, now another friend has posted a Challenge on Twitter.......Post a B&W image with no explanation.......The series need not be related images, although mine has a common thread.......

DAY 1:

DAY 2:

 DAY 3:

DAY 4:

 DAY 5:

DAY 6:

DAY 7:

Have you Guessed the Common Thread?

Catch-up Part 4 #filmjune

16.  Have you experimented with any new formats?  Yes, I'm in the middle of testing 6X9 in my Mercury universal Camera:


17. Share a picture of your favorite camera (and yourself if you dare)?  Not a Problem:

18. What is the largest Format you have used?  I've experimented with 4X5 pinhole paper negatives.  I have an Ilford 4X5 Obscura Pinhole that I plan on experimenting with soon.....

19. What is the most creative process that you have done with film?  My Uelsmann Assignment at MPC:

20. My top three social media photography accounts followed all via Twitter:
Here are my top three photography accounts: @EMULSIVEfilm @HamishGill (35 mmc) and @Phoblographer   I'm also going to add a shout out to three photographers I communicate most often with: @donkittle @Givemeabiscuit and @cpindell1

#filmjune Catch-Up Part 3

Questions 11-15:

11.  What made you first pick up Ilford Film and start shooting with it?



12.  Best find at a second hand or charity store:  Purchased from Goodwill online.....

13. Do you frame and hang your own work at home? Yes, but oddly I really haven't photographed my home gallery.  Just this one photo from Ash Wednesday......

14. Have you tried CineStill Film?  No, but I have some in my film fridge.  Just haven't had the interest.  When Kodak E110G makes it's return at the end of the year, I'll probably give it away!

15. Were do you buy your film stock?  Freestyle Photo Supplies in L.A.

#filmjune Catch-up Part 2

Here posted responses to questions 6-10: @ILFORDPhoto
@AnalogueWLand @Jaysargo
6. Software and Scanners: Epson V700 scanner and Photoshop CS4.  Why change what works?

7. What do you do with your film waste?  I keep the 35mm canisters and 120 film reels because they come in handy.  Sorry, I throw out the 120 paper covers.  Don't know what I would do with it.

8. Do you prefer Ilford Plus Range or Delta Range Films?  I use Delta 400.

9. My Favorite of all time was Kodak E100GX:

10.  Equipment Quality and Quantity are not mutually exclusive........

#filmjune Catch-Up Part 1

I've been posting answers while traveling and so didn't have access to photos or my website.  So I'll add some links here where appropriate. I have paraphrased the questions. If you are on Twitter you can follow #filmjune  @ILFORDPhoto @AnalogueWLand   @Jaysargo

1. Most Inspiring Female Photographers:  HolgaJen, Colleen Miniuk-Sperry and Annie Leibovitz.  Check them out.
2. Underwater Photography: Tried it once.  Have no idea where the photos are.
3. My Oldest working Cameras:

4. Filters and Extension tubes: I used contrast filters all the time because I mostly shoot B&W film. Link to my filter Studies.

  5. Do you use B&W or Color films for certain subjects? Yes, mostly B&W now because my favorite color film was discontinued: Kodak E100GX.  I have found some satisfaction with Kodak Portra 400.

Emulsive Secret Santa Teaser

You'll see the contents on Christmas Eve:

And I already know what gift I'm giving next year......This was fun!

Emulsive Secret Santa 2015