
Derelict house, Codnor Gate
Nikon Z fc, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR at 36mm, 1/50s, f13, ISO 100
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Monochrome Monday… Fish & Chips, Cleethorpes

Fish & Chips, Cleethorpes
Nikon F2S, NIKKOR S·C 50mm f/1.4, 1/250, f11 – Kodak Tri-X
Developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X at 1:4, 8 mins at 20°c.
An image from March this year… there’s something about somewhat run-down seaside resorts out of season that really appeals to me.
Digitised using Nikon D5600 & AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8, Nikon ES-2 Film Digitising Adapter and Negative Lab Pro plugin with minimal cropping and tweaking in Lightroom Classic CC.
Monochrome Monday… Ruined barn, Wirksworth

Ruined barn, Wirksworth
Nikon FA, Nikkor 35mm f/2 Ai-S + R72 filter – 8s, f16, – Adox HR-50
Developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X at 1:4, 7½ mins at 20°c.
An image from this time last year! At first the roll was in the ‘to be developed’ queue and then it was in the ‘to be digitised’ queue!
…and I really must get some more Adox HR-50!
Digitised using Nikon D5600 & AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8, Nikon ES-2 Film Digitising Adapter and Negative Lab Pro plugin with minimal cropping and tweaking in Lightroom Classic CC.
Monochrome Monday… The Milner Hotel, York

The Milner Hotel, York
Minolta Dynax 800si, Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD at 35mm, 1/60s, f8 – Fuji Neopan 400 rated at ISO 320 (expired December 2011)
Developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X at 1:4, 7 mins at 20°c.
An image from Expired Film Day 2026 (is that still a thing?)
Snapped through the railway station roof whilst heading for the York Tap for a pint or two!
Digitised using Nikon D5600 & AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8, Nikon ES-2 Film Digitising Adapter and Negative Lab Pro plugin with minimal cropping and tweaking in Lightroom Classic CC.
Square Saturday… Leawood Pump House

Leawood Pump House
Mamiya C330f Professional, Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 – 1/125s, f11, – Ilford FP4 Plus
Developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X at 1:4, 10 mins at 20°c.
Another image from a walk along the Cromford Canal at the end of April and another scene I’ve photographed more times than I care to remember over the years…
Leawood Pump House was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. I don’t think it still fulfils its original purpose but the pump is steamed from time to time and is well worth seeing in action.
Digitised using Nikon D5600 & AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8, pixl-latr and Negative Lab Pro plugin with minimal cropping and tweaking in Lightroom Classic CC.
Wordless Wednesday… Fingerpost shadow

Fingerpost shadow
Nikon Z fc, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR at 50mm, 1/160s, f8, ISO 100
Wordless Wednesday… Avenue, Belton House

Avenue, Belton House
Nikon Zfc, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR at 22mm, 1/40s, f11, ISO 140
Monochrome Monday… Erected In Memory Of…

Erected In Memory Of…
Nikon Zoom 310AF QD, Nikon Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-6.5 at 70mm – Kentmere Pan 400
Developed in Ilford DD-X at 1:4, 11½ mins at 20°c.
Another pic from the Nikon Zoom 310AF QD…
Throwback Thursday… Decaying in Derby

W.E. Savage & Son
Fujifilm X-E1, Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R, 1/170s, f8, ISO 400
What was I photographing on this day in previous years?
11 years ago it was this somewhat neglected corner of Derby…
Pics of W.E. Savage have appeared on the blog before, here and here but I don’t think I’ve published a pic of the ‘Glam Boutique’ pinup before.

Glam Boutique – To Let
Fujifilm X-E1, Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R, 1/90s, f8, ISO 200
Monochrome Monday… Langley Mill Lock 14

Langley Mill Lock 14
Nikon Zoom 310AF QD, Nikon Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-6.5 at 70mm – Kentmere Pan 400
Developed in Ilford DD-X at 1:4, 11½ mins at 20°c.
I had this Nikon Zoom 310AF QD in the drawer for years but only in January did I put a roll of film through it!
I’m quite pleased with the results, the lens is sharp (or sharp enough) and the exposures all look fine…
A camera to use more often I think!