High Street, Southampton, Ontario

Best of 2004-2006 — Jordan on August 7, 2005

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From our recent vacation — the main drag in Southampton, Ontario, seen at night. This was shot hand-held (Nikon FG, 24mm f/2.8 lens) on Fuji Neopan 1600 (link is to a PDF), which I’ve never used before. Developed in Diafine it seems to give a true EI 1600 or close to it. It scans remarkably well for a film of its speed. Metering is key here as well… Bought in individual rolls, Neopan 1600 is expensive. Luckily, the Megaperls Webshop in Tokyo carries it in 100′ rolls, and can ship it to Canada. A possible future purchase for me once I can confirm that it works better than pushed Tri-X.

Here the film was scanned, cropped and toned in PS with light sharpening. (Posted August 7th 2005)

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  1. Previous comments from an older version of my site:

    My initial reaction was to say this is a fine bit of Americana, but then I had to remember the location! ;-)

    Very nice. — posted by Dave on August 8, 2005 9:35am

    You got excellent tone and contrast by using neopan1600. We can obtain it very at a low price in Tokyo. On the other hand we cannot purchase Diafine. However, because I am interested in the use of neopan1600 at EI800, it is enough in Kodak XTOL. — posted by mniijima on August 8, 2005 11:55am
    I found your site by skulking around photoblogs and I must say I really enjoyed your work. It is magnificant! — posted by Bethany on August 9, 2005 1:16am
    A tricky exposure that you’ve pulled off rather well. Beautiful details visible in both shadows and highlights. The two streetlights balance the scene perfectly. — posted by Simon C on August 9, 2005 6:20pm
    wonderfull nightphotography jordan!
    you really got the atmosphere right here
    not exagerated but right ‘on spot’! — posted by paul on August 10, 2005 1:13pm
    lovely b&w tones are great! great scenery! — posted by mikhail on August 13, 2005 1:03pm
    This one really works, good mood, and the symmetry of the streetlights in your composition fits the subject matter. One of my favs here. Night urban is where B&W rules over colour, which usually ends up a gross orange-brown from sodium vapour lights. — posted by Jer on September 27, 2005 2:52pm
    Comment by Jordan — April 6, 2007 @ 4:44 pm

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