Category: Architecture

Throwback Thursday… Roker Lighthouse, August 2021

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Roker Lighthouse, August 2021
Roker Lighthouse, August 2021
Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f3.5~5.6 R LM OIS WR at 135mm, 1/125s, f11, ISO 200

What was I photographing on this day in previous years?

Five years ago it was Roker Pier and Lighthouse, on a very blustery day!

The seabirds definitely add to the picture but a just a bit too far away for me, with my limited bird identification skills, to tell what they are.

Another pic of the pier and lighthouse, from the same day, can be found here.

Monochrome Monday… Fish & Chips, Cleethorpes

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Throwback Thursday… Decaying in Derby

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W.E. Savage & Son
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
Glam Boutique – To Let
Fujifilm X-E1, Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R, 1/90s, f8, ISO 200