I Got Up At Silly A Clock To Shoot Some Velvia

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0:00 Shooting in Richmond Park
1:00 Framing with Holga 120 WPC and Yashica Mat 124G
2:09 Stomping through muddy grounds to find the perfect shot
3:54 Deer oh deer everywhere
6:35 Time for the old Polaroid SX-70!

A few months ago, I woke up early in the morning and decided to head down to Richmond Park with my Holga WPC and my Yashica Mat 124G. It was a beautiful autumn day, and the leaves were just starting to turn brown. I wanted to see what I could capture on my Holga 120 WPC, so I loaded up a roll of Fuji Pro 400H and set off to wander around the park.

As I walked around, I came across a tree that caught my eye. I framed up the shot and took it, but then I realized that I had accidentally taken a double exposure. I was a bit disappointed, but I had my trusted Yashica Mat 124G as a backup, so I decided to take another shot. This time, I used CineStill Redrum film and I was really happy with the results. The colors were much more subdued, but the composition was really beautiful.

I moved on to find another spot to take some more photos. I came across a nice little mansion in the background and some trees that were starting to change color. I wasn't sure if any deer would come across the frame, but I decided to take the shot anyway. To my surprise, the Pro 400H film was really sharp and the colors were coming out really well. I was really happy with the results.

As I continued to walk around, I came across a scene that really caught my eye. There was a tree that was going all yellow and everything else around it was still green. I decided to load up a roll of Velvia 50 on the old Holga and see what I could do with it. I was really excited to try out the Velvia film because I had never used it before.

I followed a technique that I had learned where you hold down the film advance lever and then scroll it along to tighten the film. This ensures that you don't lose any frames in the process. I was ready to start shooting and I remembered to skip every other frame to avoid any double exposures.

The colors that came out on the Velvia 50 were so golden and rich. I was really impressed by how well the film performed. However, I did have to be careful when walking around on marshy land. I also remembered to keep my distance from any stags that I came across, as it is important to be cautious around these animals.

After I finished shooting with the Holga, I decided to try out the Velvia 100 on the Yashica Mat 124G. To my surprise, the colors were really funky and unique. I was really happy with the results.

In the end, I was really pleased with the photos that I had taken. I felt that choosing the Velvia 50 and Velvia 100 to shoot in Richmond Park was a great choice. The colors in the foreground and background were really saturated and the images on the Holga and the Yashica both turned out really well.

One of the shots that I was particularly happy with was a landscape shot that had a nice mansion in the background, and some trees coming across the frame. The composition was really great and the colors were really popping. However, I did wish that the image was a bit sharper. Another shot that I was really happy with was a close-up of a deer sticking its head out. Despite the movement, I think it would turn out to be a great image.

What are my key takeaways from this shoot in Richmond Park?

Use a tripod or other stabilizing device when taking long-exposure photographs to prevent camera shake and ensure sharp, clear images.

Experiment with different ISO settings to find the right balance between image quality and noise. Lower ISO values will produce less noise but may require longer exposures, while higher ISO values will produce more noise but will allow for shorter exposures.

Pay attention to the aperture and shutter speed when taking photographs. Aperture controls the amount of light that enters the lens and the depth of field, while shutter speed controls the length of time that the film or sensor is exposed to light.

Consider the "reciprocity failure" when working with film, which refers to the fact that the film may not respond linearly to changes in light exposure, and may require adjustments to the exposure time.

Be familiar with the characteristics of the film you are using, such as color saturation, contrast, and grain structure, and use this knowledge to make creative decisions about your photograph. Additionally, knowing the format of the camera you are using, such as the Polaroid SX-70, and it's features, like the ability to focus the lens and adjust the flash, can help you make the best use of the camera.

You can find out more of my tips on shooting in Richmond Park on my website www.ahsanabbas.com, as well as, order Prints from this shoot!

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