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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 23h

Needs more film.

IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 23h

Clouds Over the Range

Voigtländer Perkeo II
80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar lens
Ilford SFX 200 film
flic.kr/p/2rzbUZg

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Landscape #Ilford #Voigtlander #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #ClassicMono #MediumFormat

A black and white landscape photograph of rugged mountains capped with lingering snow under a dramatic, dark clouded sky. The foreground features a patchwork of shrubs, grasses, and a sparse stand of trees, some bare, with a wooden fence visible near the bottom edge of the frame. The contrast between the luminous mountain slopes and the heavy, brooding sky emphasizes the tension of an approaching storm. Captured on Ilford SFX 200 film with a Voigtländer Perkeo II and 80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 23h

Grim Mountain

Voigtländer Perkeo II
80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar lens
Ilford SFX 200 film
flic.kr/p/2rzdadN

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Ilford #Voigtlander #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #ClassicMono #MediumFormat

A dramatic black and white photograph of a mountain town street leading toward towering peaks partially dusted with snow. Dark, textured storm clouds gather overhead, contrasting sharply with the bright mountains illuminated by sunlight breaking through the clouds. Buildings with balconies and windows line both sides of the street, creating a sense of depth that draws the viewer’s eye toward the distant landscape. Captured on Ilford SFX 200 film with a Voigtländer Perkeo II and 80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 1d

I'd like to have a version of Aviphot 200 in 4x5 that didn't have the consistency of tissue paper. (And K200 would be lovely. Just sayin'.)

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 1d

In/near Telluride, CO. I don't have the exact coordinates, but it's from a set I took in that area. (I suppose that a few were taken on the way, but I'm pretty certain that one is close by.) I have two sets I took on two trips last year, that are just now surfacing....

IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

Sooner or later, you will feel the call.

IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

However, others have different preferences. (Your working temperature, format, etc. can matter too, as does how much you shoot.) So it pays to think about your needs.

IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

...but it does depend. If I need fine detail (especially in 35mm), or am shooting with something like TMZ that has a lot of grain, I reach for the XTOL. I find that T-Max gives me strong results on Aviphot (which I use a lot), and of course Rodinal does Rodinal things. HC-110 is a great backup.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

These days, I have been using (cloned) T-Max, XTOL, Rodinal, and occasionally HC-110. They all have their strengths, and get results that I like with particular emulsions or in particular circumstances. I tend to lean to getting more contrast in the negative, and acutance over smoothness.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

Well, you want to pick developers based on what they do, how they interact with your film/process, and what your needs are. Do you need smoothness? Acutance? Speed? Highlight control? Shorter/longer dev times? Long storage viability? Easy handling? Low cost? Different tradeoffs.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

Very cool.

IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

Obviously, this one was obligatory....

Pentax MX
SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryXE3c

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #FilmPropaganda #Kodak #Pentax

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

Flags in Late Afternoon

Pentax MX
SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryW5oG

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Flags #Kodak #Pentax

A color photograph of a brick building with colorful architectural details, including blue and yellow trim with ornate red brackets. Two flags hang from the facade—a Colorado state flag and a U.S. flag—gently waving in the sunlight. Behind the building, a lush green hillside rises under a clear blue sky. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film with a Pentax MX and 100mm f/2.8 lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 2d

Rocky Summer

Pentax MX
SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryXj4t

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Mountains #Nature #Kodak #Pentax

A vivid color photograph of rugged mountain peaks under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The rocky cliffs rise sharply above dense forests of pine and aspen, their foliage transitioning from deep green to reddish hues. Patches of snow cling to the upper slopes, contrasting with the sunlit rock faces. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film using a Pentax MX and 100mm f/2.8 lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 3d

Beautiful - and great exposure choices! Not perhaps the most trivial situation for Ektar.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 3d

Large format time.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 3d

High Rockies

Pentax MX
SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryBZq9

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Mountains #Nature #Kodak #Pentax

A color photograph of a mountain landscape showing steep, rugged peaks partially covered with lingering snow patches. The slopes are lined with dense forests of pine and aspen, their varying shades of green contrasting with the gray and reddish tones of the rocky cliffs. A hazy sky creates a soft, diffused light that highlights the subtle textures of the terrain. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film using a Pentax MX with a 100mm f/2.8 lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 3d

Town Flowers

Pentax MX
SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryCn4A

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Telluride #Flowers #Kodak #Pentax

A color photograph of a lively street scene featuring hanging baskets overflowing with pink and magenta petunias in the foreground. The flowers line a rustic wooden fence along a sidewalk, with storefront signs and pedestrians softly blurred in the background. The bright blooms contrast against the muted tones of brick walls and shop façades, creating a warm, inviting small-town atmosphere. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film with a Pentax MX and 100mm f/2.8 lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 3d

Mesas by the Highway

Pentax MX
SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryAHyD

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CO #Desert #Nature #Kodak #Pentax

A color photograph of a desert highway intersection beneath a vivid blue sky filled with large, billowing white clouds. The asphalt road stretches into an arid landscape framed by ochre and brown hills, their slopes showing subtle layers of erosion and sediment. Sparse roadside signs stand out against the emptiness, emphasizing the scale of the open terrain. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film with a Pentax MX and 28mm f/2.8 lens.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 4d

Entirely reasonable, if not a bit stingy. After all, one would not want the Keeper of the Life Ring to be vulnerable to bribery - the consequences are too awful to contemplate.

IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 4d

I never did like how it was looking at me.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 4d

The Keeper of the Life Ring

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 4d

Towards the Uttermost West

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Provia 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryrftt

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CA #PacificGrove #Sunset #Nature #Fuji #Pentax #SlideFilm

A color photograph of the sun setting over a rocky shoreline, its warm light glinting off the surface of the rippling water. Dark rocks frame the scene, while gentle waves wash through tidal pools in the foreground. The sky fades smoothly from golden near the horizon to soft lavender and pale blue above, with a faint contrail streaking across the upper right. Captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 film with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, the image showcases the film’s signature fine grain, vivid yet balanced color rendition, and crisp tonal contrast from the E6 development process.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 4d

Evening Waves

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Provia 100 film
flic.kr/p/2ryqQSe

#FilmPhotography #Photography 🎞️ 📷 #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #CA #PacificGrove #Sunset #Nature #Fuji #Pentax #SlideFilm

A color photograph of the ocean at sunset, where the last sliver of the sun glows faintly on the horizon. Waves crash gently against dark, jagged rocks scattered across the scene, and the water reflects the pale lavender and gold tones of the fading light. The sky transitions smoothly from warm peach near the horizon to cool violet-blue overhead. Captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 film using a Pentax LX with a 35mm f/2.8 lens, the image displays the slide film’s signature fine grain, high contrast, and luminous color gradation produced by the E6 process.

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IncidenceMatrix @incidencematrix.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks!