Reflected UV Experiments Part II

Hope you had a Fabulous Father's Day!

Reflected UV Experiments at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

We'd seen a lot online regarding Reflected UV photography of flowers.  Supposed;y it recreates what some pollinators see.  I had the opportunity to visit the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, owned by a friend of mine.  Well, OK I was visiting her, and took the opportunity to try reflected UV photography with the Orchids.  So here goes, the Phalaenopsis variety showed the best result:

Above the lamp lit yellow color; Below in reflected UV light.

I need to work a bit on the exposure.  Only about half of the images turned out well, many over exposed in UV.  Interesting..........We'll look at some more results as the week rolls on.

#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.