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Wolfgang Baldauf

@wbaldauf.bsky.social

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I've been a passionate analog photographer since my training. My career took me from fashion and product photography to art. In my free time, I create images that reflect my passion for the craft.

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 2d

Those are really good cameras. I'm still missing them in my collection 😢

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks for the information. I'll check it out

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 5d

Haha, thanks. As long as it doesn't work... 😉

Yes, it is otherwise in very good condition. I received it like this and hope to find a solution to get it working again."

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for your quick reply.

1) The camera's shutter release is still locked. It seems like the shutter might be half-cocked.

2) It feels like something internally. I have also tried with single and multi exposure, as well as with and without the lens, and with and without film.

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 6d

Having a Mamiya 330 in my hands for the first time.
Those things are huge! 😅

Unfortunately, the film advance crank is stuck and won't move. I've tried a lot of things already, but to no avail. Does anyone have an idea before I open it up?

#BelieveInFilm #filmphotography #Mamiya #Mamiyac330

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 12d

The building is part of the UMIT Tirol private university in Austria.

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · 12d

Digging through the archives and found this one! Not my best shot, I'll admit, but it's from the first time I had a go with a 4x5 inch (SINAR P2) camera. Loved the process! This photo marks the start of a journey.

#BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #PhotographyJourney #4x5Camera

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Sep 14

The last frames on the roll: A passerby, a fleeting moment, a spontaneous shot. Sometimes the unplanned shots are the most exciting.

Olympus OM20
ADOX CHS 100 II

#BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #streetphotography #ADOX

This is a high-contrast, black-and-white photograph of a man standing under a light at night.

A round, white concrete pillar divides the image vertically, with the left half completely in a dark shadow. The man stands on the right side of the pillar, bathed in a strong light from above and to his right. He is wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and a cap, and faces the camera. A long, dark shadow of his body is cast on the ground in front of him. Behind him is a building with a corrugated metal wall, illuminated by the same light source.

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Aug 9

“Portrait”

Canon AE-1
Ilford FP4 - ID11 1+3

#believeinfilm #filmphotography #ilfordfp4 #photography #studiophotography

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Jul 27

Glad to hear you're an Ilford fan too! Thanks so much for your kind words and the compliment

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Jul 26

"Before the Jazz Begins"

What a welcome change after days of rain!

Canon AE-1
Ilford HP5 pushed to 3200

#BelieveInFilm #Photography #filmphotography #monochrome #Jazz #Jazzsky #ilfordhp5 #concert

An analog black and white photograph captures a stage moments before a jazz concert. The dimly lit scene features an upright bass standing prominently on the left, its reflective surface catching the faint light. To its right, a drum kit and a microphone stand are set up, awaiting the musicians. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet anticipation, characteristic of the calm before a live performance.

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Jul 26

thanks for the repost
@bearstrap.bsky.social

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Jul 22

My last post feels like a lifetime ago.
Life just gets in the way sometimes.

Canon AE-1
Ilford FP4 - ID11 1+3

#believeinfilm #filmphotography #ilfordfp4 #photography #studiophotography

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · Jun 2

"Eerie Night Glow"

Turns out, ordinary buildings look pretty epic when shot on film after dark. And that tree... A true natural model.

Bulb exposure
D.R.P 120mm 4,5 / compur + Plaubel film back.
Ilford HP5+ in ID11 (1+3)

#BelieveInFilm #photography #ilfordhp5 #bulbexposure #filmphotography

Analog photo of a building and a tree at night, illuminated by soft light. Great mood.

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks a lot.
I'm very happy about that.

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 29

Urban Steps After Dark

Bulb exposure
D.R.P 120mm 4,5 / compur + Plaubel film back.
Ilford HP5+ in ID11 (1+3)
Ilford Multigrade V

#BelieveInFilm #photography #bulbexposure #ilfordhp5 #filmphotography #architecture

A black and white photograph captures the illuminated entrance of a building at night. The architectural lines of the steps and overhead canopy are emphasized by the contrast of light and shadow, with a subtle glow from the "SPARKASSE" sign in the distance.

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 22

"on the road again"

Near the Austrian-Czech border

Kodak Retina 1a
ADOX CHS 100 II

#believeinfilm #landscape #filmphotography #adox #analogphotography

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 15

That's a good question: with my Retina camera, it's possible to advance the film during exposure. I don't think that was ever intended. 😁

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 14

"portrait"

Canon AE-1
Ilford FP4 - ID11 1+3

#believeinfilm #filmphotography #ilfordfp4 #photography #portrait #studiophotography

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 9

😂

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 8

It's fascinating how a still image can evoke such strong sensory memories. Thanks for sharing that!

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 8

The exciting perspectives are always the ones where you take photos in an uncomfortable position. 😉

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 8

Thank you very much. Hearing that from a talented photographer makes me happy.

Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 8

Flute Reflections

Olympus OM20 + Vivitar Macro focusing converter
Ilford FP4 - ID11

#BelieveInFilm #Photography #macro #typewriter #ilfordfp4 #flute #closeup

This close-up, black and white analog photograph captures the intricate details of a flute. The smooth, metallic surface reflects light, creating highlights and shadows that emphasize the instrument's elegant curves and key mechanisms. The shallow depth of field blurs the background, drawing focus to the flute's craftsmanship.

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Wolfgang Baldauf @wbaldauf.bsky.social · May 7

Thank you!